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You’re not getting rejected. You’re not even being noticed. Most people spend hours editing their resume. But spend less than 5 minutes fixing their LinkedIn profile. That’s the mistake. Recruiters don’t just read resumes. They scan LinkedIn first. And if your profile doesn’t catch their attention in 10 seconds, you’ve already lost the opportunity. Here’s how to change that: 1. Headline = Your Elevator Pitch Don’t write: Student at XYZ University Write: Marketing Undergrad | Ex-XYZ Company | Open to Summer 2025 Roles in Brand Strategy Be clear about who you are and what you want. 2. About Section That Builds Trust No essays. No buzzwords. Just say: → What you're studying → What you’ve done → What roles you’re seeking → What makes you different Finish with: “Open to connect and collaborate.” 3. Experience Section That Shows Outcomes Not: “Worked on social media” Say: “Created 20+ posts, boosting engagement by 30% in 4 weeks” Results > Responsibilities 4. Use the Featured Section. Most Don’t. Add your: → resume → Projects → Portfolio → Best-performing LinkedIn post Make it easy for someone to understand your value in 30 seconds. 5. 'Open to Work' = Be Specific Don’t say: Open to opportunities Say: Open to Summer 2025 Internships in HR, Operations, or Strategy (2026 Grad) Specific profiles get found. Generic ones get ignored. #linkedinprofile #jobsearchtips #careerstrategy #opentowork #internship2025 #resumehelp #linkedinbranding #studentopportunities #careerdevelopment #earlycareersuccess

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

Summer internships have just started, and if you're looking to get a return offer from your current employer, this post is for you. Now, you might think it's way too early to be thinking about this since you just started, but 4 months go by fairly quickly, and in this market, there's no such thing as being too early. Following my 1st internship with DRW, I decided to join them full-time. Luckily for me, though, I had a great manager watching out for me, who encouraged me not to be too hasty with a decision as big as this one and to do another internship with them before making a final decision. For my 2nd internship, she gave me a taste of what it would be like to work there full-time, so I worked on more challenging projects, presented more at team meetings, etc. Honestly, this was the best suggestion I could've gotten. So, 1. Just like my manager suggested, don't be too hasty in making a decision. 4 months is a pretty brief period to get to know a company, so see if you can do multiple internships at the same company, work on different teams, etc. 2. Be transparent. The first thing I did in my first week was to sit down with my manager and share that my goal was to get a return offer. Now, you may get a response like 'we don't have the budget' or 'we can't promise you anything.' That's fine. That's beyond your control. But what is within your control is your performance and work ethic. Logistics and budgetary restrictions aside, you should know what is required to get a return offer. Since I wanted a return offer, I requested to be assigned projects where I could show the most impact. Set frequent check-ins so you know you're on track with expectations. 3. Network! Network with your co-workers, with folks from other teams, grab coffee chats, etc. You want to cast as wide a net as possible. In this market, it's very important to keep realistic expectations, so despite you doing a great job, your employer might not have the resources to offer you a full-time role. You have to be prepared for that. Networking can open up more doors for you in case this one doesn't work out. You never know who, in addition to your manager, might give you a vote of confidence which ends up tilting the odds in your favor. 4. Keep a plan B. Even if they offer you a full-time role, having other offers buys you leverage, which is an incredibly powerful tool. Keep applying to other companies and stay on top of your interviewing game (I talked about this in my previous post). I've talked extensively about things like your technical proficiency, communication, etc, in previous posts - they're linked in the comments. If you have any further questions about your return offer, feel free to drop them in the comments below or DM me! #softwareengineering #careers

If you are currently on an internship or about to wrap one up, this is for you. Internships and co-ops shape more than your résumé; they shape how you think, work, and build relationships that last a lifetime.  Here are a few lessons that shaped my journey and could help you, too: 🔹 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Every organization values those who create impact. Don’t just complete tasks. Look for problems to solve, no matter how small. During one of my past co-op roles, I worked on a project where our brainstormed ideas helped save billions in future projected costs. That came from paying attention, contributing, and working with a multidisciplinary team with 10,000+ years of combined experience across local and global projects. 🔹 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 Study the values, culture, and policies of your workplace. The more you understand what drives the organization, the easier it becomes to align your contribution with real impact. 🔹 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐠𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 & 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 Some of the most important doors in my career were opened by relationships I built during internships. Your next mentor, advisor, or sponsor may not come through a qualification, but through a genuine connection. Up till today, I still get calls from my past supervisors I once worked with, to consult on problems I helped solve as an intern. 🔹 𝐁𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 & 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭 Confidence is noticed. Share your ideas, volunteer for challenges, and leave a footprint of contribution. What people remember is the impact you created, not the hours you spent. 🔹 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 Before your internship ends, have deliberate conversations with your manager, supervisor, or team lead. Ask for feedback on your performance, seek mentorship opportunities, and request recommendation letters. These will serve as bridges for the next phase of your career. Here are a few sample questions you can ask: 💡 What did I do well? 💡 What could I have done differently? 💡 Would you be open to mentoring me beyond this role? 💡 Could I request a recommendation letter for future opportunities? These conversations are priceless; they provide clarity, open doors, and create connections that last far beyond the internship. At the end of the day, one truth remains: you cannot rush or substitute experience. Every day on the job is shaping the professional you are becoming. So to every intern reading this: be intentional, be courageous, and leave your footprint. 👉 Who’s the one intern in your circle that needs this reminder today? Share this with them.

To whom it may concern, Thanks for reaching out! It’s completely normal to feel a bit overwhelmed when entering the job market, but the fact that you’re proactively seeking guidance is already a strong step in the right direction. 1. Understanding the Hidden Job Market You're absolutely right that many opportunities aren’t publicly advertised—this is often referred to as the "hidden job market." Employers prefer to hire through referrals, internal candidates, or networking before posting jobs online. The best way to tap into this is through: LinkedIn Networking – Follow companies and industry leaders, comment on posts, and connect with professionals in your field. Alumni Networks – Many universities have alumni mentorship programs or LinkedIn groups where former students can help you with job openings or career advice. Industry Events & Webinars – Attend events where recruiters or industry professionals are speaking. 2. Sharpening Your Interview Skills Interviews can feel elusive, but preparation is key. Here are some useful resources: Big Interview (www.biginterview.com) – Offers AI-powered mock interviews and feedback. Glassdoor (www.glassdoor.com) – Provides real-life interview questions from specific companies. Pramp (www.pramp.com) – Peer-to-peer interview practice for technical and behavioral questions or AI interviews: https://lnkd.in/eKWTkEzt 3. Resume & Cover Letter Optimization Zety (https://lnkd.in/eKcVd-_Y) – Great for creating ATS-friendly resumes. Jobscan (www.jobscan.co) – Helps tailor your resume to job descriptions by optimizing keywords. 4. Where to Find the Best Job Listings Beyond LinkedIn and Indeed, try: Otta (www.otta.com) – Best for startup roles. Hired (www.hired.com) – Matches you with companies looking for your skills. Internship & Graduate Schemes – Many firms recruit exclusively through these programs, so check company websites directly. 5. Developing a Job Search Strategy Set up job alerts on LinkedIn, Google Jobs, and Indeed to stay ahead of postings. Use informational interviews – Message people in your desired field to ask for a 15-minute virtual coffee chat to learn about their career path. Apply Smart – Don’t just mass-apply to everything; tailor your application and follow up. Would be happy to offer more specific advice if you let me know your industry or the types of roles you’re targeting. Best, Alpesh ps. I had 100 rejection letters. 3 interviews. 2 offers. Ever. In the end, went self-employed. But the people I've hired are now lawyers, global head of PR at banks, fund managers.

Summer 2025 interns: Follow this piece of advice to make your internship life easier in the long run. I promise you'll thank me! If you haven't done so already, starting today...document your summer experience as you go. It doesn't matter how you do it. A laptop document, a phone app, a good ol' fashioned planner/notebook. What matters is writing all the information down as you’re producing it or taking it in, rather than trying to reflect an entire summer in August or September. 1. Keep track of what you do. Your duties & responsibilities, your accomplishments, etc. Pay attention to quantifiable details. For example, if you create social media content - how many posts, how much increased engagement (numbers or percentages). Logging these details now will make updating your resume and LinkedIn profile easier at summer's end. 2. Take notes during career conversations. Bring a notebook to every meeting, with questions prepared and enough room to write down answers and the additional information you learn. Being able to reference these specific topics in the followup thank you email (sent 24-48 hours after your meeting) adds a personal touch. Additionally, you’re going to learn a lot from many different people that you’ll want to easily reference in the future. 3. Write down "the nuggets." Tidbits you hear during a staff meeting, presentation, career conversation, or anywhere. A nugget is anything that makes you think, pause, ponder, reflect, engage or even just laugh. One of my colleagues writes on her iPhone Notes app any phrases she hears that resonate with her, whether shared by someone in conversation or offered in a presentation. Great example of nuggets! 3. Snap pics and videos. Visual documents are as helpful as written ones. If you’re assisting in putting together an event, take pics before, during and after the program. Is your internship taking place in a different city or country? Capture sites outside of the office, too! 4. Share your experience. LinkedIn is perfect for doing so. I love seeing students celebrating their internships throughout the summer with stories and accompanying photos. Others put together a website or portfolio that they can share with an audience. So don’t delay, start your internship tracking today.  You’re welcome! 🙂

As a fresher applying for jobs on LinkedIn, it's important to approach the process strategically to increase your chances of success. Here's a methodical approach you can follow: ·         Optimize Your Profile: Ensure your LinkedIn profile is complete and up-to-date with relevant information such as education, internships, projects, skills, and a professional photo. Write a compelling headline and summary that highlight your skills, experiences, and career aspirations. Customize your LinkedIn URL to make it more professional (e.g., linkedin.com/in/yourname). ·        Research and Identify Target Companies: Research companies that align with your career goals, values, and interests. Follow these companies on LinkedIn to stay updated on their latest news, job openings, and company culture. ·         Network and Connect: Connect with professionals in your field, alumni, recruiters, and employees at your target companies. Personalize connection requests with a brief message expressing your interest in their work or the company. ·         Engage with Content: Engage with relevant content by liking, commenting, and sharing posts from professionals and companies in your industry. Share your own insights, articles, or projects to demonstrate your expertise and interest in the field. ·         Utilize the Job Search Feature: Use LinkedIn's job search feature to find entry-level positions or internships in your field. Filter search results based on location, industry, experience level, and other preferences. Save job postings of interest to revisit later or set up job alerts for new openings. ·         Tailor Your Applications: Customize your resume and cover letter for each job application, highlighting relevant skills, experiences, and achievements. Use keywords from the job description to optimize your resume for -Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Address your cover letter to the hiring manager if possible, and express your enthusiasm for the role and company. ·         Follow Up: After applying for a job, consider reaching out to the hiring manager or recruiter on LinkedIn with a polite message expressing your interest and briefly reiterating your qualifications. Follow up on applications if you haven't heard back within a reasonable timeframe, but avoid being overly persistent. ·         Stay Organized: Keep track of the jobs you've applied for, interview dates, and any follow-up actions using LinkedIn's job application tracker or other organizational tools #tips

We're now roughly halfway through summer internship season For many interns, the first few weeks will have flown by. The good news? You still have plenty of time to influence how you're remembered. Having worked alongside summer internship programmes for many years, I've rarely seen a return offer decided by one standout presentation or one exceptional piece of analysis. More often, it's the accumulation of small behaviours over several weeks that leaves the biggest impression. Most managers don't expect interns to know everything. What they're really looking for is whether you're someone they can imagine working with full-time. So here are a few points worth remembering: 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐧𝐨𝐰. Don't wait until your final review. The earlier you ask, the more time you have to act on it. 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞. Receiving feedback isn't impressive. Demonstrating visible improvement is. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬. The best interns aren't always the ones with all the answers, but they're often the ones asking the best questions. 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞. Speak to people outside your immediate team. Learn about different desks, career paths and perspectives. The relationships you build now can last long after your internship ends. 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞'𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫. Volunteer to help, follow through on what you say you'll do, and be someone others enjoy working with. Small actions build trust. 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬. Record your projects, challenges, feedback and successes. It'll make future interviews and applications much easier when you have real examples to draw upon. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞. Take an interest in what's happening across the markets and your industry beyond your day-to-day work. It leads to better conversations and demonstrates genuine enthusiasm. Remember, most return offers are earned through dozens of small interactions that gradually build confidence, trust and a reputation that people want to work with. Finish as strongly as you started - you got this! 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 ♻️ 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯. 𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 Anthony Cheung 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦.

How to Convert an Internship Into a Full-Time Offer at FAANG Companies in 2026. The TRUST Framework • T — Take Ownership Before You're Asked Average Intern «"Tell me what to work on."» Top 1% Intern "I found a recurring deployment issue, investigated the root cause, identified two solutions, and recommend this approach."» Example ❌ Fixed one bug. ✅ Fixed five related bugs, built a reusable solution, documented it, and prevented future issues. Result: You start looking like a full-time engineer—not an intern. • R — Relentlessly Measure Business Impact Code doesn't earn offers. Business impact does. Instead of: «"Built a dashboard."» Say: «"Reduced investigation time from 45 to 8 minutes, saving 12 engineering hours every sprint."» Another example: ❌ Improved API. ✅ Reduced API latency by 37%, improving user experience and lowering cloud costs. Ask yourself: "Why should the business care?" • U — Upgrade Your Manager's Life Managers don't want more work. They want people who remove it. Every week, ask yourself: - Did I solve a problem before being asked? - Did I communicate proactively? - Did I document my work? - Did I remove uncertainty? If yes, you're already thinking like a full-time employee. • S — Scale Beyond Your Assigned Task Good interns complete tasks. Exceptional interns improve systems. Example Instead of manually running release validations... Build an automation script. Instead of repeatedly answering onboarding questions... Create documentation for future interns. One hour spent improving a process can save hundreds later. • T — Turn Visibility Into Trust Great work isn't enough. People must understand its impact. Every Friday, share: - What you completed - Business impact - Risks identified - Next steps Keep it under five minutes to read. Visibility builds trust. The Offer Scorecard (5–20–50–25 Rule) 5% — Technical Skills Baseline expectation. 20% — Learning Speed How quickly you improve after feedback. 50% — Ownership How much your team trusts you. 25% — Communication How clearly you communicate progress. Most interns focus on technical skills. Top interns focus on ownership and trust. #google #meta #amazon #apple #netflix #techjobs #jobs2026 #jobs #hiring #faangcompanies #sse #microsoft #linkedinnewsindia

To all the interns out there: this one’s for you. Internships are more than a line on your résumé—they’re an early chapter in your professional story. And how you write that chapter can shape the trajectory of your career in ways you might not expect. As you begin your internship experience, please remember that the purpose of an internship is to help you get professional experience and also help shape your thoughts about your early career priorities.   Whether you walk away from your internship thinking "I love this and want more of it,” or "this field may not be for me," that’s a win. The purpose of an internship is to gain real-world experience, explore your interests, and begin shaping your early career direction. Learning what you don't want to do can be just as valuable as discovering your passion. And here’s something every intern should know: 👉 An internship is also an audition. How you show up—your attitude, your work ethic, your curiosity—can position you for your first full-time job. When you stand out as an intern, people remember. You’re not just doing tasks; you’re building trust, demonstrating potential, and creating future opportunities Here’s my best advice for making the most of your intern experience: 🔹 Be curious. Ask questions—not just about your assignments, but about how the organization works, how leaders make decisions, and how people collaborate. Curiosity shows engagement, and it helps you connect dots others might miss. 🔹 Show up like you belong. Because you do. Don’t wait for permission to contribute. Speak up in meetings, offer to help on projects, and bring your fresh perspective to the table. Confidence grows through action. 🔹 Build relationships. The people around you are part of your learning experience. Find mentors, ask for coffee chats, and get to know the team beyond their titles. Relationships often matter more than résumés in the long run. 🔹 Treat every task like it matters. Whether you’re sitting in on a brainstorm or proofing a deck, your approach to the work speaks volumes. Excellence in the little things builds trust for bigger opportunities. 🔹 Reflect and reset. Take time each week to jot down what you’ve learned and where you want to grow. Internships are about learning—knowing what’s working (and what’s not) is how you evolve. An internship is a two-way street. Yes, you’re there to learn—but you also have value to offer. Be bold, be curious, and be open. You’re building more than experience—you’re building your professional identity. You've got this. 💼✨ #InternshipAdvice #CareerGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #ReputationMatters #Mentorship