How to Land Internships in Competitive Fields

Students are asking me: “𝐀𝐦 𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐟 𝐈 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫?” ❌ No, of course not. Industry experience is one of the most valuable things you can put on your resume but you can get creative with how you get that experience. Some of the best opportunities aren’t posted — they’re shared. Here’s how to make real progress without a formal internship: ⸻ 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐔𝐩 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 ⭐️ Check Eventbrite + Meetup — connect with local professionals, even for funzies ⭐️ Big names recruit heavily at SWE, SHPE, NSBE — I got my Apple internship through SWE ⭐️ Niche events: SF Tech Week, Afrotech, Latinx in Tech, Grace Hopper, MLH Hackathons, etc. Not-so-secret tip: These events let you upload your resume to conference-specific databases, and many secure next-day interviews/offers from this. ⸻ 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 ⭐️ Look into Capital One’s Early ID, Google STEP, Goldman Sachs Insights, Facebook University, etc ⭐️ Campus ambassadorships — Microsoft, Notion, Adobe, etc → These often lead to referrals, experience, and paid gigs ⸻ 𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐘𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 — 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬 ⭐️ Research with a professor (just ask!) ⭐️ Helping a startup on a short-term project ⭐️ Freelance or launch your own product ⸻ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 — warm connections ⭐️ Professors: Many are ex-industry professionals — they have connections to companies or even graduated students in the workplace ⭐️ Alumni: Find grads from your school, ask about their path — then ask about opportunities ⭐️ Local companies & startups: Easier access, faster timelines ⸻ 5️⃣ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬 — 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 If you’re not learning 𝘰𝘯 the job, treat learning 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 a job. ⭐️ Courses: Coursera, edX, AWS (Google IT, IBM Data Science, Meta Front-End) ⭐️ Certs: CAPM, Lean Six Sigma, Scrum Master ⭐️ Projects: Scrimba, Frontend Mentor, GitHub -> show, don’t just tell Highlight “Projects” section on your resume + “Featured Posts” on LinkedIn ⸻ 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 — 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 ⭐️ LinkedIn | WayUp | Handshake | Jobright AI | Simplify New roles drop daily. Don’t count yourself out early. ⸻ 6️⃣ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝. ⭐️ Read: 𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘈𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘏𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘴, 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘞𝘪𝘯 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 — soft skills get you hired. ⭐️ Rest: Take that trip. You’ll never have this kind of freedom once PTO kicks in. Protect your energy — it’s a long game. I never liked reading myself, but committing to 1 book this year, small wins :) === 🔁: Repost to your network if you found this useful or tag a friend ➕ Follow me: Anna Chen for weekly career tips and job postings #NoInternshipNoProblem #EarlyCareer #NetworkingTips #UndergradOpportunities #TipsIWishIKnewEarlier

Everyone has been asking me how to get offers at companies like Dell & Tesla I don't go to a top 500 school. I'm an immigrant, so I don’t have uncles at these companies. But I still landed internships at Dell and Tesla, here's how: 1. Hustle, Hustle, Hustle - When I was a freshman, I did everything on campus. Joined every organization, went to every career event, signed up for LinkedIn, Handshake, and even some random platforms my school pushed. This helped to get the attention of professors and faculty. So when a national competition came up (HBCU Battle of the Brains), they nominated me to represent the school. We ended up placing 2nd nationwide, Dell was a sponsor, and a recruiter passed my resume to a hiring manager. That’s how I got the internship. 2. Projects - Do interesting stuff. I'm CEO of Sorce, so I’ve seen thousands of resumes. Everyone has a LangChain chatbot now - that won’t make you stand out. My Tesla manager said the only reason he interviewed me was because of a side project: a tool for detecting AI-generated text right after ChatGPT launched. Do projects that you care about and is interesting. Even better, work on something that's useful and people use. 3. Conferences - Go to conferences and hustle. I got the Tesla internship by handing my resume to a Tesla recruiter at AFROTECH - simple as that. I didn’t even think I was going to be a top candidate, but I shot my shot. Attend every conference you can. Sneak in if you have to. No shame in trying. 4. Numbers - Don't forget the numbers game. Every new application you send is a new shot at goal and increases your odds of getting the internship. It's a marathon. So keep applying for roles, keep connecting with people on linkedin and keep editing your resume. This is also why we built https://lnkd.in/etr6msZG, it's basically AI to help you apply for jobs faster. If there's any other tip I might have missed, please add it in the comments! If you liked this, repost.

How I would go about finding a summer role as an international student First, you need to know it’s not too late to find a summer internship! I know how challenging it can be to find an internship as an international student, but with the right strategy and a proactive approach, you can still land a role. Here’s how I’d go about it: 1️⃣ 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 Not all companies can or will sponsor visas, so start by targeting those that do. Use platforms like: ⭐ MyVisaJobs.com (for sponsorship trends) - https://lnkd.in/eC7W8Bsu ⭐ H1BGrader (to check past sponsorships) - https://h1bgrader.com/ ⭐ Simplify and Handshake (filter for visa-friendly employers) - https://lnkd.in/eveZBcg2 ⭐ FrogHire.ai (helps international students find companies open to sponsorship) - https://lnkd.in/eEubGzFR 2️⃣ 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 & 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 Many roles have rolling deadlines, so apply ASAP! Don’t wait to mass apply. Apply within 7 days of the job posting going up. It’s not a hard rule, but it’s a good way to stay competitive. 3️⃣ 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 & 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 Your friend group can be a great resource for job leads and company insights. Back in college, my friends and I would recommend each other to recruiters and share our knowledge of companies that sponsored international students. If you don’t know someone at the company yet, a warm referral can really help your application stand out. 4️⃣ 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 & 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 ⭐ Engage with company recruiters on LinkedIn. ⭐ Find professionals in your field (working for the company of interest) and ask for informational interviews. ⭐ Join community centered or professional networking groups like ColorStack for additional support. 5️⃣ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 If traditional internships are limited, consider: ⭐ Research assistant roles at your university or other universities. ⭐ Micro-internships with Parker Dewey - https://lnkd.in/ekQxh6_E. ⭐ Summer research programs. See list here: https://lnkd.in/eJWieBN9 To get you started, here are some non-FAANG companies known to hire international students:  🌸 Salesforce 🌸 Bandwidth Inc. 🌸 Eli Lilly and Company 🌸 EBSCO Information Services 🌸 Cisco 🌸 EY 🌸 Deloitte 🌸 Dell Technologies 🌸 HubSpot 🌸 Duolingo 🌸 IBM 🌸 Slack 🌸 Amgen 🌸 The Home Depot 🌸 ServiceNow 🌸 DEKA Research & Development You can also follow Put Me On to see new roles that opened recently. 💬 If you know other companies open to hiring international students, drop them in the comments. You never know who you’ll be helping. If you’re an international student still searching, don’t get discouraged! Roles keep opening daily. Stay proactive and remember, I’m rooting for you 💙 #putmeon #internationalstudent #hiring #internships #college #studentsoflinkedin #jobs

I landed my first internship at a Fortune 100 with NO prior work experience. Everyone has to start somewhere, but what the #&%@ do you put on a resume when you have no work experience? 😂 Here's what I did & how you can replicate it ⬇️ Getting the first internship [or first job] is, in my opinion, one of the hardest you'll ever do in your career. It's a perpetual "chicken before the egg" problem ~ how do you get experience if everyone requires prior experience? The reality that no one talks about is that you can't apply to a role with a blank/empty resume, so you have to get *some* form of experience. This is the step that people often skip over: resume *building*. Here are three areas you can build your resume in, all of which I have done: 🛠️ Project experience -- projects are the EASIEST way to gain experience since you don't need anyone's permission, approval, or supervision to do it. Here are some example projects for different career paths ~ mobile & web apps (software engineering), investment memo or thesis (venture capital), product prototype/design, and strategy (product management). 🛠️ Competition experience -- want to test your abilities under pressure? And potentially win awards & cash prizes? Enter competitions! I won $12K+ from hackathons (SWE/PM), engineering pitch competitions (ENGR/Biz), startup pitch competitions (PM/Biz) and case competitions (Consulting). 🛠️ Work *Lite* experience -- fellowships, externships, micro-internships, etc. Basically, any form of "relevant" experience. These types of opportunities typically have less competition, can be slightly easier to attain, and don't have the same type of requirements/requisites as internships and full-time roles. You have to start somewhere; not only will these experiences fill your resume, but they'll also give you more confidence in the job search! Once you've built your resume, write it like a pro using these guidelines: ✅ Use the Google XYZ method ~ this is like the golden rule for resumes, and it goes, "Accomplished [X] as measured by [Y], by doing [Z]." ✅ Use your resume to TELL A STORY ~ use descriptive adjectives, strong verbs, and consistent bullet points to create a cohesive story that makes you look like THE perfect candidate for the job. ✅ Use an ATS-friendly format ~ this isn't too difficult, but it's a HUGE stumbling block for applicants. If your resume can't be read by an ATS, you will likely get auto-rejected. 😳 🧠 Want to avoid the mistakes I made & see THE resume that got me my first internship at an F100 with NO work experience? Comment your email & I'll send a copy straight to your inbox! 📥 #internships #earlycareer #newgrad #summerinternship

Part 2: How I got call backs from Google, Visa, American Express, Walmart, Gartner & more, & landed a dream job in 2 months! I am back with Part 2, sharing some more of my learnings, strategies and tips that can help you receive call backs too! 1. Job Alerts: Set up job alerts and check them everyday. This simple functionality helped me stay on top of the game & apply to jobs in the first two days of them being posted. Sometimes, that is a game changer! 2. Work experience superiority or inferiority complex: Whether you’re someone with <2 years of work exp. looking for a job in the US or someone with >5 years, both come with their own sets of pros & cons. I have a significant amount of work exp. because of which I wasn’t eligible for a good many roles (eg: APM) that others were, and vice versa. Know what your strengths are & maximize them! Don’t waste time applying to roles you are not eligible for. 3. Close circle: Have a close circle of friends/peers with whom you routinely meet, share about your successes & failures, opportunities with and more! Job/internship hunting is a long grueling process and the journey can get intense & lonely. Having allies and friends will be a HUGE help! Be that friend for someone! 4. Career Fairs & Conferences: Be mindful about not missing out on these! I know people who landed jobs through School Career Fairs as well as important networking conferences such as the GHC! Apply for them on time, & be strategic about which ones to attend! 5. Timely interview prep: I didn't wait for call backs to start the interview prep. If there was a role I was particularly excited about, I started preparing for it right after applying and before even hearing back. It helped to be optimistic! 6. Interview Resources : I reached out to people on LinkedIn who had profiles similar to the ones I applied for in their companies, and requested them for resources to help me prepare. I even found someone who was gracious enough to share Google drive links of the resources they had. 7. More Resources: If you get a call back, ask the recruiter/HR whether they can share any resources with you for interview prep. If not, ask them about the interview format, the kind of rounds there will be, along with the specific areas you should focus on for your prep. Any help will be a huge help! 8. Referrals: Referrals are a good way to get noticed, but they aren't the end of the road. Out of all the call backs I received, I had used referrals only for Google. Getting a referral also takes time, so invest your time in getting one wisely. And if you don't get one, in my opinion it wouldn't matter much. I hope you find these useful! If you use any of these, do let me know how much it helped. I will be back with Part 3 of this series with more helpful strategies. Save this post to stay tuned! #jobhunting #internationalstudents #studyabroad #students #careers

Over the last 2 years, I’ve had the privilege of interning with Major League Baseball (MLB) in NYC and the Seattle Seahawks, experiences that have been invaluable as I step into my new role with the Chicago Cubs. While these opportunities are exciting, they did not come easy. Here’s the hard truth about landing a dream internship in sports — and how you can do the same. ⚒️Preparation is Everything Dreaming about working in sports isn’t enough — you have to be ready. It’s not just about landing the job; it’s about having the confidence and skills to execute once you’re in the door. 📈Gain Experience Before Applying Organizations peel through thousands of applications. If you don’t have some level of experience — whether through volunteering, freelancing, or personal projects — you’re already setting the bar low instead of high. 📝Keep Your Resume & Portfolio Ready Opportunities happen fast. If your resume, portfolio, or website isn’t polished and ready to go, you could miss out. Stay prepared so you can apply without hesitation. 🛢️You’re the Oil in a Well-Oiled Machine The sports industry moves fast. As an intern, your role is to make life easier for those around you — not just gain experience. Expect to work hard because that’s what separates those who last in sports from those who don’t. 🛣️Know How Each Opportunity Fits Your Path Hiring managers want interns who are willing to learn and do whatever it takes to grow. Show them you’re serious about the opportunity and how it fits into your bigger picture. 🤗Embrace Rejection — It’s Part of the Process Rejection is inevitable. You won’t always be the right fit, and sometimes hiring managers already have their decision made. Learn from it, adjust, and keep moving. ✈️Be Willing to Sacrifice Landing your dream internship requires sacrifice — whether that’s moving across the country, stepping outside your comfort zone, or working through challenges. If you hesitate, someone else who is willing to sacrifice will take that spot. 👁️Keep a Constant Eye Out Do not — I repeat, do not — miss the right opportunity. I’ve come close to not applying for roles that turned out to be perfect. Stay active on job boards (Teamwork Online, LinkedIn, etc.) and be ready to apply when the time comes. 🤞🏾The Internship is Just the Beginning Landing an internship is only step one. Take every task seriously, build relationships, and prove you belong. The goal isn’t just to get the internship— it’s to set yourself up for what’s next. Breaking into sports isn’t easy, but if you stay prepared, gain experience, embrace the grind, and never stop learning, you’ll put yourself in the best position to land your dream opportunity. If you're looking to break into sports, drop a comment or DM me — I’d love to help however I can! #SportsInternship #GrowthMindset #Leadership

If I could go back to my freshman year, I would tell myself one thing: Start sooner than you think you need to. When I was a freshman, I thought: 🚫 “I don’t have enough experience yet.” 🚫 “Big companies won’t hire first-years.” 🚫 “I’ll start applying later when I’m more ‘ready.’” I was wrong. The truth is, opportunities exist for students at every stage—you just have to know where to look. Here’s what I wish someone had told me about internships when I was just starting out: 1️⃣ You Don’t Need Experience to Get Experience I used to think internships were only for people who already had stacked resumes. But internships exist to help you gain experience. If you don’t have formal experience, highlight: ✔️ Leadership roles in clubs ✔️ Volunteer work ✔️ Class projects ✔️ Personal initiatives (starting a blog, coding a website, running a small business, etc.) 2️⃣ Networking Can Get You Further Than a 4.0 GPA I used to think that if I had the perfect GPA, recruiters would come knocking. But the reality? Relationships have the potential to open more doors than a GPA alone can do. Here are some ways you can network early: 📩 Cold email recruiters 👥 Connect with alumni on LinkedIn ☕ Ask professionals for 15-minute virtual coffee chats Even if someone can’t hire you now, building connections early can lead to opportunities later. 3️⃣ Apply Even If You Think You’re Under-qualified I almost didn’t apply for some of the internships I got because I didn’t meet every qualification listed. But job descriptions are wish lists, not strict requirements. If you meet 60-70% of the qualifications, apply anyway. You’d be surprised how many companies hire based on potential, eagerness, and fit to learn rather than just technical skills. 4️⃣ Freshman & Early Career Internship Programs Exist—Use Them! Many companies offer early-career and diversity-focused internship programs specifically for freshmen and sophomores—don’t miss out on these opportunities! Some examples: ✅ JP Morgan - Advancing Black Pathways Program ✅ Google - BOLD Immersion & STEP Internship ✅ Microsoft - Explore Program ✅ IBM - Accelerate Summer Program (I did this one!) These programs help students with little to no experience get a foot in the door—take advantage of them! 5️⃣ Rejection Is Part of the Process—Keep Going I’ve been rejected way more than I’ve been accepted. But every “no” taught me something. Your first application may not land you an internship—and that’s okay. Keep applying, keep improving, and keep putting yourself out there. #Earlycareer #Networking #Internship #Careeradvice

Here's a transparent look into my recent hiring process for an industrial design intern: 📊 𝗕𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 ~75 applications received ~30 passed email screening 8 interviews 3 final candidates 📆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 1 week application period 2 weeks of interviews 1 week negotiations/final offer ⚙️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟭. 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 • I glanced at email applications as they came in • I skimmed but didn't really read in depth • The content didn't really matter but anything jarring could rule out a candidate • E.g. Unusually terse emails, ChatGPT nonsense (with the prompt left in!), addressed to the wrong design firm/person were immediately moved to a "No" folder 𝟮. 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 • I reviewed portfolios (website or PDF) in batches, usually 8-10 at a time • I spent about 30s on each • I didn't go past the front page of the website or the first few pages of the PDF • I looked for things to catch my eye • Any interesting ones were moved to a "Maybe" folder • All others were moved to the "No" folder and notified that they were not being moved forward 𝟯. 𝗜𝗻-𝗱𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 • I looked at the remaining portfolios in more depth • Still only 3-5m on each one • I looked for clearly demonstrated skills, a logical process, and relevance to my own work • I barely read any text, mostly looking at how the process was shown visually • I filtered down to the final set of 7-8 candidates to schedule interviews 𝟰. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 • I sent out an interview scheduling link • Faster responses and earlier timeslots did have an advantage (interview fatigue can set in after a few) • At this point I was mostly looking for a "spark" to show that they would be a smart and engaged intern • I had 3 final candidates, and made an offer to the top one • Luckily they accepted and we hashed out the details from there 👉 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 I'm only one example, but I think this process is fairly typical for smaller studios. If you're looking for an entry-level ID job or internship, here are a few ways you can stand out: 1. Make your intro email short and sweet, and don't stand out in a bad way 2. Your portfolio first read should hit hard. It's often all you get. 3. Show your process visually and don't overwhelm with too much text 4. Stay on top of interview scheduling. Respond quickly. 5. Be engaging in your interviews. Ask smart questions. Hope this was helpful! Let me know if you have questions in the comments below 👇 Does your hiring process differ? How so? - I’m Anson Cheung, an industrial designer with over a decade of experience designing technology products in Silicon Valley. Follow me for daily insights into a career in industrial design. #industrialdesign #designer

During my undergrad, I did 5 solid paid machine learning internships in places like NTU Singapore, University of Michigan and Microsoft. I wasn't from a top-tier college and majored in Electronics. 😅 These internships were key to getting into my CS master's at Carnegie Mellon. Here are some lesser-known tips for landing internships: 🚩 Endorse: Don't hesitate to showcase your work boldly, no matter how small! We're living in a competitive world, it's super important to toot your own horn! Whether it's your GitHub or Kaggle projects, personal website, or blogs, endorsing your work on public platforms can bring visibility and explain how you'd add value as an intern. 🚩Focus on creating reusable assets: Whether it's a code snippet, research paper, or literature review, sharing something useful online boosts your credibility. Even while interning, document your contributions, such as through a research paper or blog post (with permission of course!). 🚩Have realistic cold-email expectations: Reaching out to professors and industry professionals can open doors. However, remember, only a small fraction of these emails will be read (3-4% in my experience), let alone responded to. But one positive reply can make all the difference. To improve your chances, tailor your message to show familiarity with their work. Avoid generic emails. 🚩Piggyback like a pro: Landing your first internship may be tough, but use it as a stepping stone. During your internship, explore resources and contacts that could help you secure future positions. Performing well often leads to referrals for new opportunities. 🚩Develop lasting, mutual relationships: "Networking" is a loaded term and is talked about a lot, but shallow connections don't offer much help. Connect with people who share your goals and match your thought process, be open to support them when needed. Share your skills and think beyond immediate gains. 🚩Your college matters... and doesn't: Sure, coming from an IIT might help get your foot in the door, but to keep moving up, you have to consistently keep working. The world isn’t always fair, and we can't change that. What truly matters is how you create your own leverage. Use the tips given above to move ahead, focusing on doing your best with what you've got. 🚩There's no single formula: Take advice, including mine, with a grain of salt. Success comes in many forms. Find the path that works best for you. I'll soon be sharing some resources around securing internships with The LevelUp Org members. Let me know if you want to be added to the email list in the comments below! #machinelearning #internships

If I were a college student today, here's how I'd approach finding and landing a Summer 2025 internship: 1️⃣ Narrow down my job search: A targeted job search will lead to targeted results. Turn your "marketing internships" google search into "[specfic niche] + [industry] + Summer 2025 internships in [city you desire] Example: Influencer marketing Summer 2025 internships in NYC 🔥 Bonus: turn on job alerts for your search on Google and Linkedin There are job boards that are dedicated to exclusively sharing entry level opportunities. Here's a list of them: https://lnkd.in/gQ-x8rsz 2️⃣ Create a resume that tells a story Your resume is arguably the most important part of your resume. Contrary to popular belief, recruiters ARE reading your resume. ⭐ My biggest resume creation advice: → KEEP IT SIMPLE! Pour your energy into making your resume easy to read and review. →Keep your resume 1 page, up to date, and relevant to whatever roles you're applying for! [More information on this HERE: https://lnkd.in/gkWR4xpn] →Your resume bullets should focus on your quantifiable accomplishments in your past roles. BRAG on yourselves! I love utilizing Google's X-Y-Z resume formula: https://lnkd.in/gnMGa9hR → Link your creative portfolio, Linkedin, and other passion projects on your resume 3️⃣ I'm not going to DM recruiters. I'm going to meet them where they are: Whether it's at career fairs on campus or virtual recruitment events hosted on sites such as WayUp, Handshake, or internally by a company, I know that by DMing them, they're most likely going to 1) redirect me to the career page or 2) not respond because they have SO many DMS. I've worked with Fortune 500 companies to plan and execute virtual recruitment events. Not only are they hiring from some of these events, but this is the perfect chance to get insider info on their internship programs and ask questions you may have. ...and if I am going to DM them, I'm going to make sure it's REALLY GOOD. I'll talk more about this in my next post. And, no, it doesn't involve using AI to craft a robotic, generic message. (I'm looking at you AI warriors) 🤭 Check back tomorrow for part 2 where I dive into how to stand out, interview prep and staying organized + motivated during the job hunt 🖥️ Follow Jade Walters for more early career content on your timeline on Linkedin, Tik Tok (https://lnkd.in/gTEAUC9H) + Instagram (@theninthsemester) #earlycareer #internships #entryleveljobs #jobhunting #theninthsemester #summerinternships #earlycareeropportunities