How do I describe an internship on my resume?

Treat it like a job: give the title, organisation, location and dates, then two to four bullets showing what you did and what came of it. Internships are often the strongest evidence a student has, so describe them with care.

Example:
"Finance Intern | Harbourline Trading LLC, Dubai, UAE | Jun 2025 – Aug 2025

• Reconciled supplier invoices against purchase orders for 3 product lines, flagging 14 mismatches for review.
• Built an Excel tracker for weekly cash forecasts, now used by the finance team.
• Prepared slides summarising monthly expenses for the finance manager's review meeting."

Tips:

• Start each bullet with an action verb.
• Include tools, numbers or outcomes where you have them.
• Focus on your own contribution, especially in team work.
• Put the most relevant bullet first.

Avoid copying the internship description you were given. Write what you actually did, in plain language, and make sure your supervisor would agree with every line.