I’ve always been told that “getting experience is a chicken or egg problem”. And while it may seem like that that, throughout my internship search experience, I’ve realized that there are many ways to build experience in ANY field.
Here are the top 5 ways that I’ve used to build experience as a university student:
1) Internships/Co-ops: This one is pretty obvious. Internships/Co-ops are one of the best ways to gain professional experience in your field.
2) Hackathons: The great thing about hackathons is that anyone can participate. They’re a great opportunity to network, learn something new, and make new friends all while building something incredible. If you’re looking to participate in hackathons, head over to ✅ https://devpost.com/ where upcoming and current hackathons are posted. Hack the North and Hack the Valley, are some really good examples of hackathons that you can participate in!
3) Company Sponsored Competitions: These are often a great way to get your foot in the door. Participating in such competitions shows your interest in that company, and are a great way for you to meet recruiters and employees that work there. Some companies also use these competitions to hire their interns. Check out some of ones below:
✅ Microsoft’s Imagine Cup (Registration is still open!) - https://lnkd.in/eidgbw9j
✅ MLSE Global Partnerships Case Competition - For all the marketing folks, registrations opens up in October (keep an eye out for then!)
4) Personal Side Projects: Building personal projects like your personal website portfolio, an app, starting your own business or starting your own club at your university are all great ways to showcase the skills you have through practical application.
5) Volunteering: There are many great organizations out there that you can volunteer at and build experience through. A really good example would be Develop for Good, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping student all around the world use their skills in development, product and design to make a positive difference in the world. Take a look: ✅ https://lnkd.in/e9GpSExe
How many of these ways have you tried? Let me know in the comments and join me in enlarging the ripple effect of small actions creating waves of positivity and empowerment!
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