When it comes to the CV, you can showcase anything that demonstrates your skills. Therefore, you do not have to wipe your successful internship offer from history. Writing successful applications takes persuasion, self-confidence, and a proactive mindset. You could place this information in your Achievements or Work Experience section. If you do, it might look something like this:<\/p>\n
Internship at XYZ \u00a0- offer accepted. Cancelled due to COVID-19\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Jul-Aug 20<\/strong><\/p>\n To fill this section out, The National Association of Colleges and Employers<\/a> suggests getting feedback on the accomplishments, experience, and skills that brought about this offer. If you would like to hear more of NACE's ideas, you can take a look at their article linked above.<\/p>\n You could also propose virtual \u2018informational interviews\u2019<\/strong> with the people you would have been working with. This might involve designing an interview schedule to learn all about their roles. A move like this would show initiative, creativity, curiosity, and many other desirable qualities.<\/p>\n Further to this, if you\u2019re feeling cut off, you could introduce yourself to senior professionals in your field and propose a virtual coffee date. According to Business Insider<\/a>, networking thrives in the virtual landscape. This is one way to maintain a connection with your desired field or industry and feel like you\u2019re still part of something. If you're considering these ideas, be aware that\u00a0that no one expects this from you. It is just a way to help you feel better.<\/p>\n What you\u2019re going through now is a glowing example of handling a difficult situation. In future interviews you could highlight your experience working virtually as a strength that you can bring to an organisation. Merely getting through this pandemic is enough but if you are looking for ways to fill your time and develop those virtual skills, see below for suggestions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Remember:<\/strong> Opportunities can be taken from you, but no one can take your knowledge!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nOr<\/u> just get through what lies ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n