It is application season and you have a tab open for a summer internship you actually want: a cover letter field, a resume upload, and a deadline tonight. These five Gemini prompts help you move fast without sending something generic, from the first tailored line to the follow-up you write after you apply.
What’s on this page
- Five prompts that cover a full internship application, start to finish.
- Each one lists the [variables] to swap, like the company and the role.
- Written for students with limited work history — it uses coursework and projects as evidence.
- Free and ungated: copy a prompt straight into Gemini.
The prompts
1. Tailor a cover letter to the posting
Write a one-page cover letter for the [role] internship at [company]. Here is the posting: [posting text]. Here is my background: [your experience]. Open with a specific reason I want this team, connect two of my experiences to the posting, and close with a clear line about what I would learn. Keep it under 350 words.What it does: Drafts a specific, non-generic letter tied to the posting.
How to use: replace [role], [company], [posting text], and [your experience]; edit the opening so it sounds like you.
2. Turn coursework into experience
I am applying for an internship and my work history is thin. Here are my courses and projects: [list courses and projects]. For each, write a resume bullet that shows a skill an employer cares about. Keep it honest — no invented titles or fake numbers.What it does: Reframes classwork as evidence of skills recruiters look for.
How to use: replace [list courses and projects]; cut any bullet that feels like a stretch.
3. Write a short intro email to a recruiter
Write a short email to [name or team] about the [role] internship at [company]. I want to ask [specific question]. Keep it under 150 words, skip the flattery, and end with one clear ask. Give me a subject line too.What it does: Produces a brief, respectful outreach note that gets replies.
How to use: replace [name or team], [role], [company], and [specific question].
4. Prepare for the screening interview
Prepare me for a screening interview for a [role] internship at [company]. Ask the ten questions most likely to come up, and after each, show what a strong answer looks like using my background: [your experience]. Include two questions I should ask them.What it does: Runs a mock interview tailored to the role and your resume.
How to use: replace [role], [company], and [your experience]; answer out loud before reading the model’s version.
5. Write the follow-up after applying
I applied for the [role] internship at [company] on [date] and have not heard back. Write a polite follow-up email. Reference one specific thing from [posting or conversation], restate my interest in [area], and ask about next steps. Keep it short and easy to say yes to.What it does: Gives you a follow-up that is warm without being pushy.
How to use: replace [role], [company], [date], [posting or conversation], and [area].
How to adapt these prompts
- Swap the company and role variables for each application, and keep the posting text current so the language matches.
- Add your year of study and major where the prompt mentions background, so examples stay relevant.
- Adjust the word limits if the application form sets its own, such as a 200-word cap.
FAQ
Can I use AI for internship applications?
Yes, as a drafting tool. Use it to structure and sharpen, then rewrite key lines in your own voice and check that every claim is accurate.
What if I have no internship experience yet?
Lean on coursework, projects, and part-time work. The second prompt is built for exactly that, turning class experience into skills an employer values.
How long should a follow-up wait after applying?
Give it a week or two beyond any stated timeline before following up. One polite nudge is enough; more than that reads as pressure.
These prompts are free to use. Copy them, tweak the [variables], and ship something.