No one talks about these 3 ways to land tech internships (but they work)

Hey future engineer 👋

Let’s talk about the ghost town of internship rejections. If you’re staring at a dozen "thanks, but no thanks" emails—you’re not alone. And better yet: you're not out of options.

We’re going deep today on unconventional, yet proven ways to get noticed, get interviews, and get hired—even if you don’t have connections or a "perfect" resume.

Most students just scroll job boards and spray resumes. But here’s a better approach:

Step-by-step:

🧠 Pro tip from Chase Dimond: "People don’t hire resumes. They hire proof."

This method builds proof fast and invites inbound opportunities from hiring managers who are scanning LinkedIn.

Newly funded startups are hiring before they post anything. They’re overwhelmed and open to initiative.

How to find them:

What to say when cold emailing:

Short. Customized. Useful.

These companies need builders, not paper credentials.

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Most people ghost their rejections. You’re not most people.

Template to reply to rejection emails:

Even a 20% reply rate gives you clarity + builds connections that matter next hiring cycle.

If you're not posting what you're building, you’re missing out on organic interviews.

Mini-challenge: This week, post one thing you learned, one bug you solved, or one project snippet. Tag relevant companies. Use the hashtag #buildinpublic. Feel free to tag me (My profile link) and I will comment & reshare your post :)

Tools to make it easier:

You're not falling behind. You're building leverage.

👋 That’s a wrap!

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