Considering summer JUST officially ended, it may be early yet to start thinking about next summer’s job.

Then again, maybe not.

A lot of internships begin asking for applications in the fall, and start interviewing before winter break. Although a clean application (read: no typos) is essential, it’s really the interview that counts. Northwestern University’s Medill journalism school has some great tips on what to say, how to act, and even what to wear on the big day.

Might want to start practicing now- then again, maybe not.