Didn’t land the internship? Feeling stuck or unsure of what to do next? You’re not alone.In this episode, we’re talking directly to students who are early in their academic journey, facing hiring freezes, or just haven’t been able to secure the internship they hoped for. Maybe you’ve applied to a bunch of roles with no response—or maybe opportunities in your field seem limited right now.Don’t stress. There are ways to keep growing, building skills, and boosting your resume—even when traditional internships aren’t available. This episode is packed with practical, flexible options to help you keep moving forward and become a stronger candidate for the future.What You’ll Learn:Ways to gain experience outside of internshipsOn-campus programs and short-term projects you can join nowFree and low-cost tools to boost your skills and confidenceHow to turn small opportunities into standout resume winsResources & Tools Mentioned in the Episode:1. Micro-internshipsParker Dewey: https://info.parkerdewey.com/umbcRetrievers Connect: https://retrieversconnect.umbc.edu/v2/2. On campus Jobs, Internships, ResearchUMBC Woolies: https://welcomeretrievers.umbc.edu/woolies/URA/ Undergrad Research Website: https://ur.umbc.edu/ura/Handshake: https://careers.umbc.edu/handshake/3.n Boosting Credentials and SkillsGoogle Career Certificates, Coursera: https://googlecerts.umbc.edu/enroll/LinkedInLearning: https://learning.linkedin.com/4. Leadership and Projects @ UMBCIn addition to in-class experiences: UMBC CoLab: https://iaac.umbc.edu/co-lab/Maryland Public Service Scholars Programs: https://publicservicescholars.umbc.edu/Student Organizations: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/studentorgsMaryland Early Childhood Leadership Program: https://meclp.umbc.edu/Institute for Extended Learning, Professional Development Courses: https://ixlcourses.umbc.edu/umbc/course/course.aspx?catId=115. Freelance/GigsUpWork: https://www.upwork.com/Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/?source=top_navMedium: https://medium.com/Contently: https://contently.com/registerKaggle:https://www.kaggle.com/Freelancer: https://www.freelancer.com/UMBC Career CenterInbox: [email protected] link: https://www.instagram.com/umbccareersYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@UMBCcareersWebpage: careers.umbc.eduPersonal Statement guide link: https://careers.umbc.edu/students/documents/personal-statement/Career Guide Link: https://careers2.umbc.edu/tools/guide.pdfLinkedIn Alumni Group:  https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county/people/LinkedIn Search Strategy Guide and Template: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1k1b0nTTmGTdoTT9OYuO-BZiZ4DBIIvF6wxAkla-Eo7g/edit?usp=sharingCommon/ Challenging Interview Questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ckm1iB7jFecSia-0F0UJ6rlZ5LV9DeA0HAhk9P4Cuxg/edit?usp=sharingLink to Big Interview: https://careers.umbc.edu/tools/big-interviewRetrievers Connect: https://retrieversconnect.umbc.edu/https://careers.umbc.edu/students/find/Handshake Appointments: https://careers.umbc.edu/aboutus

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