How I Got An Internship At Tesla

How I Got An Internship At Tesla How I Got An Internship At Tesla Enhanced Lives is a series which aims to put our customers in the spotlight. In a short interview, we ask about their background, the experience they had with and how it helped to improve their career.Our tenth star is Akshay, an ambitious young wannabe-entrepreneur. How did help him find a dream internship at Tesla? Read on to find out!Hi, Akshay, can you tell us a bit about yourself?Hey, Im Akshay and Im originally from Mumbai, India. I completed my high school studies in Mumbai before deciding to pursue my undergraduate career in the US and live the American dream. ?? During my time here, I have not only discovered where my career interests lie but have also had the opportunity to experience it first hand at two of the leading companies in the world, one of them being United Technologies Corporation.My main interests lie in Supply Chain and Operations Management (SCM) and Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA), and I strive hard each day to make a successful career out of it, or maybe run my own company down the line (who knows?). At Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), I am a candidate in the Industrial Engineering program and will be graduating in December with a Bachelor of Science degree. On campus, I am a part of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and the Student Government Association. Outside of school and work, I love watching American Football and playing European Football.What was the reason you created your resume?I wanted to apply for an internship at Tesla, Inc. As you can imagine, the competition is very high and hence I needed a resume that would put me in front of other applicants. I believe that helped me do that. ??Wow! How is working at Tesla?Working for Tesla has been an amazing yet challenging experience so far. The creative flexibility provided by management allows us to pursue relevant projects that we feel can bring about a change. Having such a direct impact on the production of cars is definitely something to be proud of. ??Unfortun ately, you have to be 23 to get a Tesla Model S or Model X experience, however, I did get a chance to ride one and I was left in complete awe! The self-driving function is smooth as silk and the 0-100 kmph in 2.28 seconds does not disappoint.Why did you choose ?I thought of stepping into the employers shoes for a moment and visualized how it would be to receive a stack full of resumes each day. I couldnt decipher how the employer would be able to actually connect with the candidate if they are just presented with a blurb of words. I wanted to do more than just that. When I came across ,  I was amazed by the template, the user interface, ease of accessibility around the website, and most importantly, the ability to have multiple resumes and customize each of them based on the job I am applying for.Related articles:A powerful one page resume exampleSam landed a job at Spotify with From Lou Adler to Seth Godin: the future of a traditional resumeThe fact that I could have a picture of me to connect with the employer was a perfect icing on the cake. For me, a picture is worth a thousand words and I am not only able to connect the laundry list of achievements to an actual face. The first reaction that came out of peoples mouth when they saw my new resume was that of confusion and excitement. Confused because they had never seen something like this before and excited for the same reason.What message would you send to other job seekers out there?The one piece of advice Id like to give to my peers is: In todays competitive world, you have to present yourself in a unique way to stand out. Create a specific resume for each job youre applying for and be persistent. And try I am glad to have discovered it, it has helped me get to Tesla!I would like to thank Akshay for sharing his experience with us. It means a lot and we hope it will motivate many others to get started and upgrade to more personality oriented and performance-based resumes.If you’d like to contribute t o Enhanced Lives series and share your achievements with others, send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you ??Now this: Check out our resume examples section that got people hired at their dream jobs. ?? PS: you can use the button at the right-hand-side bottom of the page when you sign into your account our Customer Support. Cheers ?? ReplyLeave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *CommentName * Email * Website Subscribe now for moreSee more great content and inspiring examples of resumes done right each month!. Subscribe You're subscribed! Latest posts See all posts by Eric D. Halsey The Resumes of Chernobyl by Eric D. Halsey 4 Ways Creativity Can Improve Your Resume by Katherine (Tori) Lutz How to Create a First Year Elementary School Teacher Resume