So 2 - 3 weeks after you sent your resume to a contact at a boutique because the person told you to send them your cv through email, how do you follow-up? Do you follow up via email or phone?
And what explicitly do you say to them besides just "have you looked at my resume" yet?
Is offering to work for free appropriate through email?
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Just say that you wanted to let them know that you're still very much interested in the firm and opportunity and wanted to get an update. If you're fortunate enough to have another offer or final round interview for any other internships, then definitely include this too.
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