Internship Experience
How to get your first internship when you have zero experience
by Arif Irfan·January 23, 2026
Target small companies or startups. My first internship came from cold-emailing 30 startups. 2 replied. 1 hired.
by Arif Irfan·January 23, 2026
Target small companies or startups. My first internship came from cold-emailing 30 startups. 2 replied. 1 hired.
Cold email strategy is underrated. Most students apply through portals. Cold email stands out because almost nobody does it.
Target companies that match your interest, not just whatever is available. Enthusiasm comes through in interviews.