One page, no more. I would barely give it a look if it were longer, especially at your age. No offense intended at all. Shave, wash and comb your hair for interviews, iron your clothes, and if you have any piercings/earrings, leave them at home. Study up on the company(ies) you get an interview with. Know what they do, their competitors. What can you do for me? What do you bring to the table that makes you better than the 50 others that want this position? Even if you don't get "the one" that you think you wanted, make the most of it: Be on time, work hard, do whatever is asked of you (within reason, of course), cultivate the person whose job you want when you graduate. Even in this economy, if you are a good intern, there's a very good chance that there will be a job for you when you graduate. So, even though it's "just an internship", treat it as though it's the best job ever. Work hard, I guarantee it will pay off both in the short and long term. * edit: PLEASE have someone check your spelling and your grammar, maybe an English prof or grad student. For any interview you're granted, a follow-up letter, hand signed, is absolutely necessary. As jstump noted, a cover letter, hand signed, is needed, and tailor, as much as possible, your resume' and cover letter for each position.