Applying for internships in Pakistan
When companies hire interns, where they advertise, what to send, and how to stand out when you have little experience.
Start early
Many larger companies run summer internship programmes and open applications months ahead, often early in the year. Smaller companies and startups hire closer to the start date and all year round. Start looking at least two to three months before you want to begin.
Where to look
- Your university career office, its job board and its WhatsApp groups.
- Company career pages, especially banks, FMCG companies, telecoms and tech firms.
- LinkedIn, by searching "intern" with your city and field.
- Job portals such as Rozee.pk and Indeed.
- Career fairs and company sessions on campus.
- Your own network: teachers, seniors, relatives and friends who already work.
What to send
- A one-page CV with education first, plus projects and activities.
- A short cover letter or email written for that company.
- Your transcript or CGPA if the advert asks for it.
Make your CV intern-ready
- Put your degree, year of study and expected graduation date at the top of education.
- Add relevant courses and your best projects, with one-line results.
- List tools you can actually use: Excel, Python, Canva, AutoCAD, SPSS.
- Include society roles and volunteering. They show initiative.
Following up
If you apply by email, follow up once after a week with a polite two-line message. If you meet someone at a career fair, connect with them on LinkedIn the same day and mention where you met.
Unpaid internships
Many internships pay a stipend or nothing at all. If one is unpaid, check that it offers real learning: a named supervisor, real tasks and an experience letter at the end. Always ask for that letter; it is valuable for your next application.