Gaining work experience during the summer can be a game-changer for students and recent graduates. A summer internship not only boosts your resume but also helps you discover your career path. Here’s how taking a loan helped one student land the perfect internship opportunity:
1. Using online platforms
With the help of a loan to cover living expenses, the student was able to focus on searching internship opportunities through platforms like LinkedIn and CyHire without the stress of working part-time jobs.
2. Attending networking events
They used part of the loan to travel to career fairs and networking events where they met recruiters and secured interviews that led to offers.
3. Reaching out to companies
The freedom that came with financial support allowed them to send out applications and connect with companies they admired, even when positions weren’t advertised.
4. Making the internship work
Though the internship was unpaid, the loan helped cover transport and daily needs, making it possible to gain experience that eventually led to a full-time job.
