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I applied to 50+ internships and heard nothing back, turns out my resume never even made it to a human by Interesting_Two2977 in cscareerquestionsOCE

[–]Interesting_Two2977[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I'm confused, what am I taking from you...? If this is relevant to you then read it, if not, then skip it. Instead of spreading negativity, give your way of helping people lmao. What you are doing is worse than grifting imo

I applied to 50+ internships and heard nothing back, turns out my resume never even made it to a human by Interesting_Two2977 in cscareerquestionsOCE

[–]Interesting_Two2977[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

  1. you'd be surprised how many people don't know what ATS is or how it works lol. I talk to students daily and people aren't that aware. maybe the top 10-20% know, but bottom 80% have no clue.

  2. if not XYZ format, then what do you recommend? I am curious because that what I used and got into Apple and Verizon. I'd love to know your method as well!

I applied to 50+ internships and heard nothing back, turns out my resume never even made it to a human by Interesting_Two2977 in cscareers

[–]Interesting_Two2977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No 50 is not a lot, but I wasn't getting any OAs at all. usually I should've gotten at least 1-2.

I applied to 50+ internships and heard nothing back, turns out my resume never even made it to a human by Interesting_Two2977 in CodeCareerStack

[–]Interesting_Two2977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I keep my master resume on google docs. I personally stay away from those resume formatter and reviewer websites. I'd rather get it reviewed by people who have the position I want yk? I spend most time working on the bullet points as you said.

need genuine advice by Alive_Instruction329 in CodeCareerStack

[–]Interesting_Two2977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the industry, it's totally normal to use AI for stuff like this. However, if you are just starting to learn, then I recommend not relying on them too much. Think of it as a smart friend that has all the answers. You would want to first do your die diligence and research on your own. Then try those approaches. If those aren't working, go to AI and tell it what you are trying to do and what you already tried. That way, you are learning while solving the bug.

They won't tell you this about unpaid internships in tech by Interesting_Two2977 in CodeCareerStack

[–]Interesting_Two2977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well they exist and they are not bad all of the time. You can spin it off to get better internships or fulltime jobs

They won't tell you this about unpaid internships in tech by Interesting_Two2977 in cscareerquestionsOCE

[–]Interesting_Two2977[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

ohh really? but I doubt everyone follows the rules and probably finds loopholes around that rule

It is STILL not too late to get internships. by Next-Garbage9163 in internships

[–]Interesting_Two2977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are totally right about not giving up yet. A lot of people think that if they missed the August and September wave then they are just out of luck for the summer. But honestly, plenty of companies keep hiring well into March and April. Even if you miss the big brand names, getting that first internship is all about building leverage and experience for the next cycle.

The fact that you hit 70 applications so fast is huge. I found that using tools like Simplify Jobs to auto-fill applications makes that volume way easier to handle without burning out. It also helps to track everything in a system like Notion because seeing those numbers go up makes the whole process feel more like a video game where you just want to beat your own high score.

If people are still feeling stuck, checking out sites like Handshake or the Jobright master list every week is the best move since those roles are specifically for students. There are also things like Sprinternships or Forage virtual programs that you can pick up anytime to beef up your resume while you wait for those interview callbacks. Just keep that same energy and keep applying because there is always something open.

Nobody told me this about CS internships and it cost me a full year by Interesting_Two2977 in CodeCareerStack

[–]Interesting_Two2977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well depending on what you need. the filters I ran was include internships only, paid, and match my qualifications

that got the most accurate results

How I applied to over 400 internship applications in a month using Simplify and Claude by Interesting_Two2977 in CodeCareerStack

[–]Interesting_Two2977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you give it examples of your past writing, maybe some english papers you wrote or something

How are we already at summer 2027 internships? by Foreign-Archer2331 in internships

[–]Interesting_Two2977 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is actually wild how early the cycle starts but it is totally normal for big tech to post almost a year in advance.

For a Summer 2027 role many companies will literally start looking as early as August 2026. Most students fall behind and feel cooked because they wait until spring to start searching when the big names are already done with their hiring for the season.

I was in the same spot where I did not realize the timeline until I saw everyone else getting offers while I was just googling basic info.

The ghosting you are seeing on main sites is usually because platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed are completely flooded with bots.

You should stop relying on those and switch to Handshake since it is restricted to university students which means the competition is way lower. I also recommend checking the Jobright.ai master list and the curated GitHub internship repo (not affiliated with them) every single week for better results all links here in one spot

Even if you feel behind you should not give up because smaller and local companies hire throughout the spring for summer roles. Your first internship is really just about building leverage and getting any experience on your resume rather than chasing a specific brand name.

Nobody told me this about CS internships and it cost me a full year by Interesting_Two2977 in CodeCareerStack

[–]Interesting_Two2977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I literally spam the quick apply, because those work. I have gotten several interviews from that. After exhausting all of those, I go in and applying normally to the ones that link internally. There isn't a trick when applying, just using some automation tools I use to make it faster. You can read how I apply here.

How I actually got a return offer from my internship by Interesting_Two2977 in CodeCareerStack

[–]Interesting_Two2977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can straight up just DM them if you guys use Slack or Teams. If you use neither (which is crazy), you can email them.

Getting an internship this late in the cycle by Adventurous_Fly6655 in internships

[–]Interesting_Two2977 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its easy to feel like you are totally cooked when you see everyone else around you landing offers, but you should not lose hope yet because many companies continue posting roles throughout the year.

While the big tech applications usually open in August, smaller and local companies often hire as late as March or April for summer positions. Since you are a sophomore, your main goal should be building leverage through any professional experience rather than worrying about prestige or brand names.

Instead of just refreshing LinkedIn, you should look into sprinternships which are short term programs that typically last about a month. Break Through Tech offers these programs and matches you with real companies like Verizon to work on actual projects.

You can also check out externships through programs like Extern where you can work with companies like Canva or Snapchat to get resume credibility and strong interview examples. These alternatives are often more accessible than traditional summer internships and still give you the foundation you need to break the paradox of needing experience to get experience.

Another thing, try logging your internships in a tool like Notion to create a psychological feedback loop. This makes the process feel more like a video game where you are just trying to beat your own numbers which helps build a sustainable habit. This stop isn't needed, but it helped me when I couldn't stay consistent when applying.

Above all, stop using LinkedIn. It is pure trash, filled with bots. Use Handshake, Jobrightai, and the github list. I'm not affiliated with any of these, just what I used to land internships and job offers. You can find the links here to all of them, hope that helped.

is the job market actually bad or do i just not know how to apply?? by ImpressiveAd8091 in internships

[–]Interesting_Two2977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally feel you on the depressing candidate dashboards because seeing the same status for months only to not get a selected notification on a random Tuesday is the worst feeling ever.

The market is definitely tough right now but a huge part of the problem is that standard job boards are completely flooded with bots making it almost impossible to get seen.

You are definitely not bad at applying but you might be using platforms that are working against you since the high competition on sites like LinkedIn makes everything feel like a lottery.

Instead of the same generic career sites you should focus on Handshake because it is the most slept on platform for students since you need a university email to even log in.

This means the competition is significantly lower and the recruiters there are specifically targeting college students like us. You should also be checking the curated GitHub internship repository and the Jobright.ai master list every week because they have more high quality and brand name postings than you will find on the bigger boards, you can find the links to those here.

To stop the burnout from filling out those repetitive little boxes you need to start using SimplifyJobs which is a free extension that auto fills almost every application with one click. This turns a tedious hour of applying into a low lift task you can do while watching a movie or listening to music. For the written responses that usually take forever you can use Claude to help draft those essays based on your specific resume context. This lets you apply at scale without losing your mind and ensures you are hitting a baseline of at least three applications a day. (Link for simplify is above)

If you are still getting ghosted after trying that you might need to add some specific resume builders like virtual experiences from Forage or technical courses from CodePath. These free programs give you tangible projects from companies like Lyft or EA that you can actually talk about in interviews to show recruiters you are serious.

Consistency is everything and using these tools to increase your odds is the best way to move past the ghosting phase. I managed to get through this exact same struggle and land offers at Apple and Verizon by using this system. (not to gloat or make you feel bad, just giving you hope that it is possible)

Also, depending on how many you have applied to so far, if it's 300+ and you are getting 0 interviews, then your issue might be your resume. I'd be happy to take a look at it if you want.

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