A summer internship — whether in a foreign country or close to home — is an excellent way to evaluate a potential employer, make powerful connections, and land a permanent position.

Here are six tips to help you pick the right job, stand out from other applicants, and put your best foot forward in this article on QS TopMBA:

Having a strong elevator pitch, embracing networking, and practicing interviewing are all ways students can help themselves stand out. 

— Associate Director of Career Coaching and Programming Toni Rhorer