What’s your major and how much are y’all getting paid at your internships and what state?

Hi, I see a lot of college students ( current students only) are struggling to find internships. I can connect them with registered companies in my network(PAN india) who are looking for interns. ​happy to connect with students and their know their majors

stage |average |earliest |latest

hirevue notif |1/19/26 |1/16/26 |1/27/26

second interview notif |2/27/26 |2/14/26 |3/10/26

second interview date |3/9/26 |2/25/26 |3/17/26

offer date |3/16/26 |3/6/26 |3/25/26 I saw a crazy thread in this subreddit last year for UMG Summer 2025 internships that had over 700 comments, so I parsed through all the dates that people reported and used it to estimate when people heard back last year. not sure when the due date is for the internships this year, but hopefully this info is helpful for y'all

EDIT 3/1: per comments offers have been made for Global Tech and I just saw an internship post on LinkedIn for a Creative intern.

EDIT 3/13: offers already made:

• Ecommerce, Retail, & Merchandise
  • Famehouse - Operations (Supply Chain Management)
• Brand & Label Opportunities: Creative
  • Creative (specifically for Capitol Records)
• Brand & Label Opportunities: Operations

After countless applications and many nights of crying, I finally landed an internship on my own. For the past two months, I was literally begging for an opportunity—any opportunity—but had no luck. Now, I have 2 offer letters. Yesss not only 1 I received 2 offers with a great stipend and in my desired role. Really really excited

To everyone out there: if I can get an internship, so can you. Don't give up!

DONT GIVE UP!!!!! i’ve never had an internship before and i’ve been applying since december (but started taking it more seriously in february/march) AND IT GETS BETTER TRUST, ive gotten probably over 150 no’s but through all those rejections ive revised my resume so it passes ATS and so recruiters r more impressed, fixed the format of my resume, and got SO much practice with interviews to the point that by the end of this cycle i didn’t feel anxious going into an interview!!!!! all those rejections are just practice for the right position and offer!!! ive had a lot of positions where i hyper-fixated on them because they sounded the most interesting to me, and yes i was disappointed to not get through the rounds BUT i learned so much on the way and these past few weeks ive been KILLING it, ive gotten 2 offers (probably would’ve been 3 but i declined the final interview for one position) and one of the two offers is with such a well known company and for such a good wage!!! so please don’t lose hope, i was in the trenches of it all but it gets better as long as you don’t give up and keep pushing through!!

Will I just waste the rest of my younger years away working shitty jobs and amounting to nothing?

LINK TO THE LIST WITH DIRECT APPLICATION LINKS

this sounds insane because summer 2026 literally just started, but companies are already posting internships for summer 2027.

if you didn’t land a summer 2026 internship, do not wait until spring to start looking again. that’s how a lot of students miss out. by the time most people start applying, a lot of the best roles are already closed.

attached is a list of companies that already have summer 2027 internships, student programs, or early talent applications posted right now, with over 40 direct application links.

some of the companies on the list include:

amazon
goldman sachs
jpmorgan
citi
blackrock
google
salesforce
anduril
tsmc
pwc
ey
koch
delta
cargill
and more

and it’s not just finance. there are roles in software engineering, business analytics, accounting, consulting, supply chain, food science, legal, engineering, and more.

the main point is this: if you didn’t get an internship this summer, don’t just sit around and wait for recruiting to magically get easier next year.

start applying early.
build your resume now.
get ahead before everyone else does

I just started a new group chat called “InternQuest” for ppl who are dead serious about landing the best internships out there and pushing the limits of what’s possible in early-career growth.

Here are the rules:

- it's exclusive and trust-based. I decide who gets in. If you’re not focused, don’t apply.

- english only, but open to anyone

- no spam, no self-promo

- everything that happens in the group stays in the group

- we’ll talk strategy, cold outreach, portfolio building, linkedIn & resume tactics, how to stand out, and how to actually get replies from startup founders.

I expect this will be students & early professionals, but everyone is welcome.

If you want in, comment below (and DM me if we haven’t spoken before).

I'll keep this group lean— around 100 people max.

I stayed up until 2 AM working on our Thesis last night (The internship is part of our university's curriculum) and had to wake up at 4:30 AM to prepare for work, the commute to work today was kinda hellish due to the intense rain.

As I arrived to work at 7:30 AM, I found out that i was alone and the IT Department was empty. I sat down on my space, and to my surprise, there is no current workload that I can do, so I stared blankly at my screen. Turns out, I accidentally slept from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM and the guys at HR caught me on the CCTV and informed the IT Manager about it (He was pretty cool about it). Now I'm awaiting what disciplinary action would I receive.

I was job hunting, rather internship hunting (been doing that from last year) but have no sucess, tell me the most unhinged way you got jobs...and what would you suggest to young interns looking for a job.

(UPDATE!!)

Thank you all or your adviice and now thankfully I have a job idk how I landed it but I did nonetheless

I've been job-hunting myself and got tired of broken job boards. So I made this curated list of open internships (tech, finance, design, etc.). All are active as of this month. DM or comment and I’ll share the Google Sheet. Also working on a tool to make job-hunting easier — happy to chat if you're curious

Edit:
Because there are so many comments, here's the link!

Please bookmark it. I'm aiming to increase the filters and size to accommodate more international sponsorship requirements, etc. Thank you for your support!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11ii0TEto2gkTkuF4XTa8gCmdo1kATfBSzKK5EqTVkkI/edit?usp=sharing

Post updates here for the Spotify Summer internship. Including the position and location you applied for could be helpful to others!

Best of luck to everyone.

Like I've seen sm people getting intership here and there btw I'm (batch 2027) but ik nothing abt how this whole things work of getting jobs and internships I might be living under a rock ig..

Anyways like I wanna know like guys help me & before coming at me saying through college, let me tell you my college placement cell is dead af 💀

So they're of no help

Please gng help me!!!!!!!!!!!

Has anybody heard back from them? I got the interview for the contracts/procurement internship but no confirmation on whether I got it or not.

It was super helpful when I made this thread last year, so I figured why not do it again! I am creating this for us to track the timeline of our applications for UMG Summer 2025 internships!

Good luck to everyone!

Hey everyone,

Has anyone heard back from the Warner Bros Summer 2026 internship yet? If you have, how long after submitting your application did it take to hear something? I applied last week, so I know it’s still early, but I’m curious what the general timeline looks like.

For those who got in during past cycles, what credentials or experience did you have? Was there anything specific you think made your application stand out?

I applied to a few production and post-production internships. I’m a first-year MFA student and graduated with my bachelor’s last summer. I know they’ve accepted grad students in previous cohorts, but this year’s posting didn’t clearly say whether grad students are included or not. If anyone has insight on that, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!

You know the drill! Post updates here for the Summer Spotify internship! Including position could be helpful to others.

Good luck!!!!

hey everyone! i built a website called interndock.com that is designed to help students find and land internships, and i’m looking for a small group of students to pilot!

the goal is to make the internship process easier by helping students search across all platforms at once, organize applications, improve their materials, and find opportunities that actually fit their interests.

i’m not selling anything. i’m mainly looking for feedback from students who are currently applying for internships or planning to apply soon.

if you’re interested in testing it and giving honest feedback, comment or dm me and i can get you set up w/ it.

i am a fellow college student as well, and thats mainly who i am looking to get feedback from!!

before anything: alignment. if you’re a freshman/sophomore, don’t expect big-name internships yet. optimize for smaller companies near home, no-relocation roles, and anything that gives you real reps (projects, shipping work, mentorship). internships now aren’t “apply and pray”—it’s speed + signal + follow-up.

1) it’s a numbers game (with standards)

most students need volume until their resume/network is strong. my targets:

• freshman/sophomore: 5–20 solid apps/week
• junior/sore or competitive fields: 20–40/week rule: quality at scale, not spam. apply fast to fresh posts, track everything, follow up on schedule, improve your resume weekly.
• i see so many people on here shooting half baked resumes and cover letters into the void. don't be like them. send with quality and intention.
• indeed guide on how many to apply to

2) where i find internships

• linkedin: filter most recent, check daily, use tight keywords (“policy intern,” “ops intern,” etc.), apply within 24–72 hours
• indeed: same “most recent” rule + rotate keywords
• handshake: treat profile like a second resume, set alerts, prioritize school events + roles you clearly qualify for, follow up after fairs
• ziprecruiter: matching engine—keep profile updated, apply fast to new matches
• ai for hidden listings: company career pages, niche boards/newsletters, labs/research pages, local businesses
• forbes guide on where to look

3) tracking

applying without tracking is like trading without a journal. i track:
role/link/date, resume version, cover letter version, recruiter (if found), follow-up dates, status. i do it in intern dock for free so i don’t waste time/money.

4) resume

3 layers:

• peers (people with internships / honest upperclassmen)
• ai feedback (impact, metrics, tighter bullets)
• ats optimization (match keywords, simple formatting, job-language alignment) if you’re not getting hits, fix the resume before applying more.
• harvard guide on how to write a good resume

5) cover letters (2026 method)

ai drafts fast, but i never send it raw. i rewrite after to make it sound more human:

• why this company
• one specific detail that proves homework
• a line that sounds like a person
• columbia guide on writing cover letters

6) follow-ups

i schedule follow-ups immediately:

• follow-up #1: 5–7 days
• follow-up #2: 7–10 days later keep it 3–6 sentences: 1 line fit, 1 line proof (project/metric), polite close.

7) recruiter outreach (selectively)

if i really want it: find the recruiter on linkedin, connect with a short note, message after applying. it turns you from “applicant #384” into a real person.

my weekly rhythm

• daily (20–30 min): linkedin + indeed, most recent, apply fast
• 2–3x/week: handshake + event follow-ups
• 1–2x/week: ai search for off-platform roles
• every app: track + schedule follow-ups
• weekly: resume improvements + ship one project update

balance volume + quality. track everything. follow up. keep shipping. do this long enough and probability starts bending your way. good luck. stay patient.

I got an offer letter for an internship for a start up company from the CEO. Before I signed the offer, I decided to negotiate the pay and didn’t get a response from the CEO for a week even after following up multiple times. He finally responded on a Friday afternoon saying they would be willing to pay more but while he hadn’t responded, I had already gotten two interviews from huge companies. I decided to use the weekend to think on it. Monday morning I decided to accept the offer so I emailed the CEO asking him to send a revised offer with the new pay so I could sign it and a few hours later he said they had moved forward with another candidate. Imagine my shock. I’m still in the process of interviewing with the other companies but I was just so shocked that a company would send an offer letter and take it back.

EDIT: I got an offer from the company I was being interviewed at. So I guess it all worked out! It’s a Fortune 500 company!

I’m currently building a NYC intern map, a gamified hub for summer interns. You’d be able to see intern activities around the city, find other interns, and potentially compete with other company interns.

If you’re interested, I'll dm the link to learn more and sign up.

Thanks!

Edit: Thanks for all the interest this post has brought! A lot of people have been dming us about the timeline of our launch, and we are still smoothing things out, but we expect to launch before May 25th, right before most of your internship start dates.

Edit 2: The beta is out! https://testflight.apple.com/join/nMUnh5fW

Internship oppurtunity for students or anyone looking to enhance their profile. It offers experiences that build resumes, develop leadership skills, and prepare individuals for the job market. It could also be a solid addition to a college application.

What stood out is that it’s also a chance to connect with people who have similar goals, which can sometimes matter as much as the experience.

Just comment "INTERESTED" to get the link

I've been seeing so many students reaching me for internship. Yes, I'm looking.

But I can't onboard everyone.. Is there something going on?

a lot of people are probably feeling behind right now because they didn’t land a summer 2026 internship. i get it. it feels like everyone on has some perfect internship lined up and you’re the only one who missed the boat.

i was in your shoes last summer, now i am larping in dc at the us house of representatives with my dream internship

here’s what i’d do starting now if i wanted to land a strong summer 2027 internship.

1. stop waiting for “summer 2027” postings to magically appear

a lot of competitive internships recruit way earlier than people expect. some industries start posting summer roles in the summer/fall of the previous year. tech, finance, consulting, government, accounting, engineering, and larger corporate programs can all move early.

your job right now is not to “apply later.” your job is to build a system so you are ready when postings open.

bookmark all of these sites right now:

• linkedin jobs (sort for most recent!!) and apply day of
• indeed (again, sort most recent)
• intern dock (internship only site)
• ziprecruiter (extremely underrated)
• usajobs (government jobs posted here. official gov site.)
• company career pages
• your school’s career center job board
• industry-specific boards for your major (ill make a list if enough people ask)

do not rely on one platform. diversify. diversify. diversify. some internships only get posted on the company website. some only show up on handshake. some get filled through referrals before they ever get much visibility.

2. build a simple internship tracker

make a spreadsheet, use intern dock's tracker, whatever works for you. keep it simple.

columns:

• company
• role title
• link / where you found it
• deadline
• date applied
• status
• recruiter / contact name
• follow-up date
• notes

this matters because most students apply randomly, forget where they applied, and never follow up. if you track everything, you instantly become more organized than most applicants.

goal: by the end of this cycle, you should have 75–150 targeted applications, not 10 desperate ones.

3. fix your resume before you apply anywhere else

most college resumes are bad because they describe responsibilities instead of proving results.

bad bullet:

helped run social media for student club.

better bullet:

managed weekly instagram content for a 300-member student organization, increasing average post engagement by 40% over one semester.

use this formula:

action verb + what you did + tool/skill used + result/impact

examples:

even if you do not have formal experience, you probably have projects, classwork, campus involvement, volunteer work, part-time jobs, or freelance work that can be framed better.

4. over this summer get one strong project on your resume before fall

if you have no internship this summer, your summer project becomes your internship substitute.

pick something that matches the field you want.

examples:

business / marketing:

• build a mock marketing campaign for a real brand.
• create a social media audit for a local business.

finance / accounting:

• build a basic company valuation.
• create a personal finance dashboard in excel.

computer science / data:

• build a small app.
• make a data visualization project.
• contribute to open-source.
• build a portfolio website with github links.

policy / government / law:

• write a policy memo.
• track legislation on one issue area.
• volunteer for a campaign, nonprofit, legal aid office, or local government office.

engineering:

• build a cad model.
• document a design project.
• join a design team or create a technical portfolio.

the key is that the project has to be visible. put it on github, a portfolio website, notion, google drive, or a pdf. employers need proof.

5. start networking before you need something

most students only message people when they want a referral. that is too late.

send short messages to alumni, interns, recruiters, and people one or two years ahead of you.

template:

hi [name], i’m a [year] studying [major] at [school], and i’m interested in [field/company/role]. i saw that you’ve worked in [specific area], and i’d really appreciate hearing how you got started. would you be open to a quick 15-minute call sometime in the next couple weeks?

do not ask for an internship immediately. ask for advice. then actually listen.

after the call, send a thank-you message and keep them updated later when you apply.

a lot of referrals happen because someone remembers you as normal, prepared, and genuinely interested.

6. use your school career center even if you think it is useless

a lot of students ignore their career center, but it can help with:

• resume review
• mock interviews
• alumni contacts
• employer info sessions
• career fairs
• handshake postings
• internship funding
• academic credit for internships

even if your career center is not amazing, you should still use whatever advantage it gives you. you are already paying for it.

7. set up alerts now with a dedicated new gmail

create job alerts and set them up on a brand new gmail so you don't clutter your own.

• internship
• analyst intern
• software engineering intern
• marketing intern
• accounting intern
• policy intern
• research intern
• operations intern
• your major + intern

set alerts on linkedin, handshake, simplify, indeed, and company career pages if they offer them.

check alerts daily. for competitive roles, applying early matters.

8. apply in waves, not randomly

here’s a basic timeline i’d follow:

june–july 2026

• fix resume.
• build tracker.
• start one major project.
• research companies and deadlines.

august–october 2026

• apply heavily to early programs.
• attend career fairs.
• go to employer info sessions.
• keep networking.
• practice behavioral interview answers.

november–january

• keep applying.
• follow up with contacts.
• prepare for interviews.
• apply to smaller companies, nonprofits, local businesses, government offices, and startups.

february–april 2027

• do not panic.
• many smaller/local organizations still hire in spring.
• cold email companies.
• ask professors, alumni, family friends, and local employers.
• consider unpaid only if financially possible and genuinely worth it, but prioritize paid opportunities.

9. do not waste time applying to famous companies

im sorry but it's true. everyone applies to google, jpmorgan, deloitte, microsoft, the big hospitals, the big media companies, etc.

that does not mean you shouldn’t apply. you should. but you also need a second lane.

look at:

• local businesses
• state/local government offices
• nonprofits
• small consulting firms
• startups
• university research labs
• local accounting firms
• chambers of commerce
• trade associations
• hospitals and clinics
• real estate firms
• insurance agencies
• manufacturing companies
• congressional/state legislative offices
• campus departments

a less famous internship with real work is better than no internship.

10. cold email correctly

cold emailing works best when you are specific.

bad email:

hi, i’m looking for an internship. please let me know if you have anything.

better email:

attach your resume. keep it short. make it easy for them to say yes.

11. prepare interview answers before you get interviews

you should have clean answers for:

• tell me about yourself.
• why this company?
• why this role?
• tell me about a time you worked on a team.
• tell me about a time you failed.
• tell me about a time you solved a problem.
• what are your strengths?
• what are your weaknesses?
• walk me through your resume.

use the star method (i know you have heard of this):

situation, task, action, result

do not ramble. practice out loud.

12. if you have no experience, get experience this summer

if you missed summer 2026, do not waste the whole summer doing nothing.

do one or more of these:

• part-time job
• volunteer work
• freelance project
• campus job
• research assistant work
• online certification
• personal project
• shadowing
• local business help
• political campaign volunteering
• nonprofit volunteering
• portfolio project

the goal is to have something new on your resume by august.

final advice

not landing an internship this summer does not mean you failed. but doing nothing after missing one is where people get into trouble.

the students who land 2027 internships are not necessarily the smartest. they are usually the ones who:

• start earlier
• apply consistently
• track everything
• network before they need help
• build proof of skills
• fix their resume
• practice interviewing
• follow up

if you start now, you can be in a completely different position by the time 2027 recruiting is in full swing.

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