The_Noremac42 t1_j9eolah wrote on February 21, 2023 at 11:10 AM

Reply to comment by Yokozuuna in [OC] My sophomore year internship search by UglyDODO

I've heard that it's rare that an actual person even sees the application in the first round of elimination. They're filtered by an algorithm that looks for certain keywords. The old method of submitting a resume and application is basically like playing the lottery these days since you're just a piece of paper and there's nothing that makes you stand out. Your best bet is networking: find friends or friends of friends that work in the industry and get connected through them.

bendur83 t1_j9feu2t wrote on February 21, 2023 at 3:11 PM

This! If your friend or acquaintance recommend you to their employer for a position, you are much more likely to have a real person look over your resume as well as more likely to receive an interview.

It doesn't mean you'll get an offer for the job though, that's still on you.