What am I doing wrong with applying to internships?
What is this problem?
This is a recurring careers question: 2 separate Reddit threads asked a version of it on Oct 25, 2026, in r/careerguidance, r/jobs. It reached #1 in the daily ranking. The threads keep coming back to the same themes: applying, doing, internship, wrong. That repetition is the signal — many people are hitting the same wall, so it's worth understanding before you post your own version.
How often does it come up?
| Date | Daily rank |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 | #1 |
Where is it being discussed?
- r/jobs: What am I doing wrong with applying to internships?
- r/careerguidance: What am I doing wrong?
What's a sensible first step?
General careers checklist (not specific advice for this thread):
- Clarify the real constraint: money, skills, network, burnout, or a specific person.
- Document your achievements with numbers - they fuel raises, resumes and interviews.
- Talk to three people already doing the role you want; ask what they'd do in your position.
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