How to Find Internship Opportunities

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

#internshipweek Applying for a museum internship this year? Here are my top picks for places to search! BUT before you start to look, have an internship plan. What skill are you looking to boost? Are you interested in exploring something else? Have a place you’ve always wanted to intern at? Figure it out, then go apply! 1. LinkedIn: Follow museums you’re interested in, especially ones where you’re located. Check daily to see what pops up. Make sure your profile is up to date too! 2. Handshake. Utilize filters and keywords to narrow in on exactly what you want. Follow places you like and fill out your profile as much as you can. 3. Your University’s Career Center. They might have organizations they work with already and can connect you to them. Plus use them for resume and cover letter reviews! 4. Alumni Networks (through your university). A little different than your career center, this can be easy networking if they have a match for your interests. Ask for an informational interview and see what resources they can connect you to. 5. Museum Job Boards. While museums are not the best at posting internships to job boards, ones to look at are your state’s museum organization and sign up for University of Delaware’s MuseWeekly email list. 6. Museum Websites. Have a museum you’re interested in interning at? Go directly to their website and see if they listed anything! You may have to dig around their site to find where they post (links can often be at the very bottom of the page). 7. “Cold” outreach. Interested in an internship at an organization but they haven’t posted anything? Don’t be afraid to reach out! If they don’t have an opportunity, ask if you can have an informational interview with someone there! Anything I’m missing? Feel free to comment!

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

Still looking for a summer internship? This past semester, I decided I wanted a part-time internship just one week before the spring semester began. With fewer than 15 applications, I landed 3 interviews and received 2 offers. Here is how I did it. 1. I focused on startups and on-campus jobs  🔹 Startups hire year-round  🔹 They have flexible timelines and quicker interview processes  🔹 They often value skills over experience, perfect if you’re just starting out 2. I mainly used Handshake, strategically  🔹 Filter for roles posted within the last 3 days, and prioritize ones you’re a strong fit for  🔹 If it’s older but aligns well with your background, apply anyway, they might consider you for another similar role  🔹 After applying, go to the job posting, click on the company name, scroll to the People section, and message someone who was recently active 💡 𝘐𝘧 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘱, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘢 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 💬 Keep it short (3–4 sentences):  → Introduce yourself and share why you’re interested  → Highlight how you’re a strong match (use keywords from the job description)  If it helps, I’m happy to share an example of a message I sent. 3. I explored nonprofits and local organizations  You can use Handshake for this too:  🔎 Go to the Employers tab  📍 Filter by location, industry, and company size  🏠 Look for organizations near your hometown If one stands out:  🔹 Check their website for contact info and send a cold email  🔹 Or find someone on LinkedIn and message them directly A short, personalized message can go a long way, even if they’re not actively hiring. This worked for me, even on a late timeline, and I hope it helps someone else who’s still searching! Good Luck! 📷 Just me, Donald, and Goofy casually starting the summer off right. ✨

Internships are your fastest path to a great job! During my bachelor’s degree, I did 5 internships in 5 different domains—each one building on the last. That diverse experience helped me land my first product management internship in the U.S., which then led to another offer as a PM. Eventually, all these experiences combined made me a strong candidate for my current job! In today’s ultra-competitive job market, internships aren’t just optional—they’re essential. They help you stand out and increase your chances of landing interviews. I started with an unpaid internship because I lacked experience, but I used that as a stepping stone. One opportunity led to another, and soon, I was working with some of the best companies out there. 👩🏻💻If you’re a student: ✅ Find internships early – Many top companies start hiring interns months in advance. Set up alerts on job boards like LinkedIn, Handshake, and Glassdoor. Maybe say yes to an unpaid internship? ✅ Network your way in – 80% of jobs aren’t posted online. Reach out to alumni, attend career fairs, and connect with industry professionals on LinkedIn. ✅ Leverage side projects – If you don’t have experience, create it! Work on personal projects, contribute to open-source, or freelance to build a portfolio. ✅ Be open to startups & smaller companies – Big brands are competitive, but startups offer hands-on experience and faster growth opportunities. ✅ Keep learning – Certifications, online courses, and workshops can help you gain new skills that make you a stronger candidate. By the time you graduate, you’ll already have a competitive edge in your job search! 🚀 #career #tips #students #linkedin #internship

So, you're looking for an #internship... 👀 I imagine you've been faced with lots of questions, a myriad of advice on where to search, countless applications and resume rewrites, and much, much more 🌀 If you're hoping to secure an internship for summer 2024, there's still time and opportunities waiting for you ✨ On top of what you're already doing, add these steps to your flow: 1) Connect with other internship seekers Build community and find support among folks who are in a similar position as you. Just like you might study with a group, find peers who are also in the application process, sit down together, and share ideas and time with one another. Your friend may know of an opportunity with your name written on it, and you can likely provide a lot of insight to someone you know. There's power in community! 2) Go beyond the application It can be really, really challenging to get a reply from a #recruiter and network with an industry professional on LinkedIn (this isn't your fault!). Seek out employer visits and info sessions that your university's career center puts together. Connect with faculty about industry events in the area. Find groups and scour Eventbrite for opportunities near you. Attend industry-specific and university-wide career fairs. Whenever possible, step outside of the online application to make a meaningful connection that can lead to an opportunity! 3) Diversify your search method Yes, Google and Indeed are helpful, there's no denying that. But, so are sites like WayUp, Idealist.org, Teal, Built In, and other industry-specific resources. Tap into alumni networks, friends, family, faculty, staff, friends, mentors, past colleagues, and beyond. Follow folks like Morgan Young, Manny Duenas, Natalie Neptune, and Jonathan Javier💡who support internship seekers in SO many ways, from posting the latest #tech opportunities to #resume advice. What else would you tell someone who's searching for an internship? Comment below! ⬇

Let’s talk about the job search timelines for students. This applies to both internship and full time job seekers in the US. Specifically, how, when and which companies to apply to.  This works well for students who graduate or start their internship in May/June. December graduates will have to modify their timelines accordingly. The first step is to update your resume. If you want tips for the same, please refer to my other post on this topic. ( https://lnkd.in/ghVxeUUW ) 1. August - September - Apply to financial institutions like Barclays, Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg etc as they are the first ones to open their roles in August. An easy way to find these companies would be to find the top players in finance categories like Asset Management, Consumer Banking, High Frequency Trading etc. - Large tech companies start their process from Mid-August to Mid-September. Make sure to apply as soon as the role opens up. Depending on the company, referrals may or may not add value. 2. October - December - Around these months, midsize companies generally start hiring for university roles. If you are not aware of the company names, these roles do generally show up on LinkedIn  jobs, Builtin, University Job Portals etc.  - Another way to search for these company names is through ETFs like S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, QQQ. Similarly looking at the top players in multiple sectors like Healthcare, Pharma, Communications etc. 3. January - February - Small and Mid sized companies continue to post roles during this time. I would recommend continuing to apply for all the positions that you see on listing sites. 4. March - April - This is a good time to start reaching out to managers on Linkedin. Specifically just search the word ‘hiring’, ‘hiring swe’ etc with different combinations. - Be kind and have a short 4 line message about you, why you are reaching out and the relevant details about your experience. Please do not spam people with multiple or long messages, it does not help anyone. Bonus Tip: Technical conferences, Hackathons(eg: MLH), Internal University Mailing Lists are also some good ways to network. Volunteering for conferences helps get free entry, so consider applying early for them.   Lastly, remember to keep applying, be optimistic and don’t be dejected by any rejections. The process can be tedious and requires effort & patience. In the end, everything works out!