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When is the best time you should be starting internships and what are the best ways to find the right one for your career?

As an incoming college freshman when is the best time to start looking for internships and whats the best way to find them.

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Rosa’s Answer

On general principle right things will happen at the proper time. Ah humans we cannot orchestrate every single detail if our lives. Sometimes go with the flow. When at school study. During the break take up a volunteer role or just visit places that peek your interest.

Send request to companies that you might be interested in working with including remote roles. All in all minimum requirements is to look for attachment and Internship when it is a course requirement. You can do it earlier but don't miss out on the present moment. Best wishes in your journey of purpose.
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Chris’s Answer

I would approach this much like a job hunt. Start by making a list of the top 25 companies that you find applicable to your major and are located near your school. As part of the list, write down a sentence or two that articulates WHY you'd like to intern for their company. Is it their mission statement, a project they are managing, or a product/service you truly believe in. Build a LinkedIn profile and leverage online job boards/postings to see if there are any internships available and also look for entry level jobs and if you can find who the hiring managers are, use your list and introduce yourself in an impactful, concise manner. If you don't have a resume to share, craft an intro that articulates why you are interested in an internship at that company, what you are studying, and how much time/flexibility you have to allocate. Hiring managers are likely to pass your information along to the appropriate team that can help. In addition to this, leverage the resources at your school. There are lots of career boards, events, and fairs that take place on campus. Seek out the teams that manage these resources, develop a relationship with those in charge and become someone who is top-of-mind for internship opportunities. It's all about targeting what you what and being both personable and intentional in your follow-through. If you don't hear back after a few business days, send a friendly reminder. I once called a future manager every Friday for six months at the same time and either asked for an update or reiterated my interest in joining the company. This was my first job out of college, and it was my internship that sparked her interest, eventually helping me land the job. Be patient, be persistent, and be yourself.

Chris recommends the following next steps:

Generate your target list of ideal internships
Research the company basics and add the WHY to your list
Develop your intro pitch why they should consider you vs someone else
Add contact information / hiring managers / internship submission links to your list
Re-evaluate, prioritize, and get started!
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Gishan’s Answer

Hello Jadyn,

Great question, and I would start as soon as possible. If you start in freshman year, you will gain practical experience in your intended field and the necessary skills to stand out in the job market. You may find internships on LinkedIn, Indeed, zip recruiter and more. Hope this helps.

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Gishan
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Shalom’s Answer

The best time to start preparing for your future is before you even get to college. If you're still in high school, use this time to build your skills, work on personal projects, and start applying for opportunities early. Companies appreciate people who take initiative.

Don't just wait for formal internships. There are many opportunities online. Get involved in:

Discord (find servers related to your industry),

Indeed

Remote.io

Fiverr

LinkedIn (follow people in your field and interact with their posts),

Upwork (for freelance work),

https://jobs.worqstrap.com/

Twitter/X (many opportunities are posted here first),

and platforms like earn.superteam.fun, which are great for tech or writing jobs.

Random Google searches can also be useful.

The key is to stay active, keep learning, and keep trying, even if you think it's "too early." It's not. The earlier you start, the more opportunities you'll find.

Shalom recommends the following next steps:

Check this out https://jobs.worqstrap.com/
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