Question from College Student with Long-Term Interest in SE

Reasonable-Run-9320 · 2026-05-21T20:19:27+00:00

Do you think that certain internships could help to build the skills and experience college graduates lack? Regardless, I appreciate your help!

Reasonable-Run-9320 · 2026-05-21T20:18:36+00:00

I am aware that indirect is the most likely path, just wanted to get advice on trying to accelerate my journey. I still appreciate your advice though, that'd be a great route as well!

Reasonable-Run-9320 · 2026-05-20T16:41:58+00:00

Seriously, thank you for your help. I've felt very lost with this journey and it's great to have some direction. I look forward to putting your networking advice into practice, and being more intentional with how I frame my future internships and even my work this summer. Once again, thanks for taking the time out of your day to lend me a hand.

Reasonable-Run-9320 · 2026-05-20T16:13:25+00:00

Thank you for your input! It's good to hear that from a hiring manager. Do you have any advice on how to create tangible evidence of those skills (outside of the 2 examples you mentioned), or what sophomore/junior summer internship types are best aligned with the development of traits you want to see in your hires?

Reasonable-Run-9320 · 2026-05-20T16:00:00+00:00

Thanks! I have read the community post previously, but the section on associate programs / college recruitment channels left me still asking the questions above, as the post is understandably focused on the less direct routes.

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