{"id":1043,"date":"2026-03-12T13:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/?p=1043"},"modified":"2026-03-12T15:48:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:48:29","slug":"how-to-get-an-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/basics\/how-to-get-an-internship","title":{"rendered":"How to Get an Internship in 2026 (Even With No Experience)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/internship?utm_source_platform=forage&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&amp;utm_content=internships&amp;utm_term=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internships<\/a> are more competitive than ever. Reporting from <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/news\/students\/careers\/2024\/09\/10\/there-arent-enough-internships-go-around\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inside Higher Ed<\/a><\/em> shows there simply aren\u2019t enough opportunities to meet demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here\u2019s what hasn\u2019t changed:<br>Internships are still one of the strongest pathways to full-time employment. In fact, 62% of interns receive full-time offers after completing their internship, according to research from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naceweb.org\/uploadedfiles\/files\/2022\/publication\/executive-summary\/2022-nace-internship-and-co-op-survey-executive-summary.pdf\">Na<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naceweb.org\/uploadedfiles\/files\/2022\/publication\/executive-summary\/2022-nace-internship-and-co-op-survey-executive-summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tional Associa<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/naceweb.org\/docs\/default-source\/default-document-library\/2025\/publication\/executive-summary\/2025-nace-internship-and-coop-report-executive-summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tion of Colleges and Employers<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So the opportunity is still there. You just need to approach it differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TL;DR: Your Internship Game Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you skim nothing else, do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Reframe your experience into skills (strong resume bullets)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Prove initiative with a small project or work sample<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Apply early (most internships use rolling deadlines)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Use warm networking + targeted cold outreach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Build proof fast with a short job simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/negotiation-skills-150x105.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/negotiation-skills-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/negotiation-skills-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/negotiation-skills-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/negotiation-skills.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"forage-core-course-card__name\">How To Get Hired<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__description\">Learn how to increase your chances of getting hired.\n\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/short-courses\/forage\/job-app-basics-17bri?utm_source_platform=forage&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&#038;utm_content=enroll-now&#038;utm_term=link\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Avg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t35 minutes\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__skills\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Skills you&#8217;ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\texclusive insights into how to network, get experience, build your resume, and land an interview.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/short-courses\/forage\/job-app-basics-17bri?utm_source_platform=forage&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&#038;utm_content=enroll-now&#038;utm_term=link\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-let-s-clear-up-a-big-myth\">First, Let\u2019s Clear Up a Big Myth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You do <strong>NOT<\/strong> need professional experience to land an internship. Most employers hiring interns aren\u2019t expecting you to have already worked in the industry. They are looking for <strong>transferable skills, initiative, a willingness to learn, and genuine interest.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And \u201cexperience\u201d doesn\u2019t only mean a past job. It can include <strong>coursework, academic projects, student leadership, volunteer work, or independent portfolio projects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a tighter market, the question isn\u2019t whether you have experience, it\u2019s whether you can prove you have the skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt;&gt;MORE: <\/strong>Unsure where you stand? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/career-assessment?utm_source_platform=forage&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&amp;utm_content=quiz&amp;utm_term=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Job Personality Quiz<\/a> can help you identify your strengths and narrow your internship search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-actually-makes-you-stand-out-without-experience\">What Actually Makes You Stand Out Without Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t need work experience to get an internship, how do you get one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-turn-what-you-ve-done-into-what-they-need\">Turn What You\u2019ve Done Into What They Need<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/what-is-resume?utm_source_platform=forage&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&amp;utm_content=resume&amp;utm_term=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resume<\/a> probably isn\u2019t empty. It just needs some reframing. A lot of students underestimate what \u201ccounts\u201d as experience. But employers don\u2019t just look for job titles, they look for skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Stewart Azor, Inside Sales Manager at the New York Yankees, explains, the best interns stand out through professionalism, communication, curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn. Notice what\u2019s not on that list: prior industry experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worked retail? That\u2019s communication and problem-solving.<br>Led a class project? That\u2019s collaboration and execution.<br>Taught yourself a new tool? That\u2019s initiative and adaptability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with the job description. Identify the top three to five skills listed, then reflect those same skills using examples from your own work, classes, clubs, or personal projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cropped-navy-gem-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cropped-navy-gem-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/elementor\/thumbs\/cropped-navy-gem-q5ogbjhtuj6eihvsgm18uvgoxcjfq914449xwv9bp0.png 50w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cropped-navy-gem.png 237w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"forage-core-course-card__name\">Resume Writing with AI Support<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__description\">Learn to think like a hiring manager and turn your experience into a job-ready story.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/learning\/resume-writing-ai-i71n?utm_source_platform=forage&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&#038;utm_content=enroll-now&#038;utm_term=button\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Avg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1-2 hours\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__skills\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Skills you&#8217;ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tpractical ways to use AI as a support tool to brainstorm, refine, and strengthen your work.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/learning\/resume-writing-ai-i71n?utm_source_platform=forage&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&#038;utm_content=enroll-now&#038;utm_term=button\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>In a competitive market, tailoring your story beats mass applying every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-show-initiative-before-you-re-asked\">Show Initiative Before You\u2019re Asked<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Across all jobs, companies are looking far and away for interns who are self-starters, Pineda says, so look for ways to go above and beyond the basic tasks of the application process.&nbsp; For instance, Pineda recalls encountering an underclassman who was interviewing for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations?careers=engineering&amp;utm_source_platform=forage&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&amp;utm_content=engineering&amp;utm_term=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">engineering<\/a> internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe had started to create a game within the game engine [the employer] used and gave it to interviewers,\u201d she says. That candidate ultimately landed the role, even though it was typically reserved for college juniors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don\u2019t despair if you aren\u2019t proficient in game or app design. There are other ways to demonstrate initiative.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Customize your resume for each role and highlight the skills listed in the job description.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Include a small project or work sample with your cover letter, such as a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/careers\/marketing-career-path?utm_source_platform=forage&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&amp;utm_content=marketing&amp;utm_term=link\">marketing<\/a> slides, a website you designed, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/online-portfolio?utm_source_platform=forage&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&amp;utm_content=online-portfolio&amp;utm_term=link\">portfolio<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">You can also complete a Forage job simulation to build real world skills and show interest to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/recruiter?utm_source_platform=forage&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&amp;utm_content=recruiters&amp;utm_term=link\">recruiters<\/a>. Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations?companies=wells-fargo.citi.jpmorgan.clifford-chance.lloyds-banking-group.life-arc.goldman-sachs.ey.hewlett-packard-enterprise.aig&amp;page=1&amp;utm_source_platform=forage&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&amp;utm_content=course-catalog&amp;utm_term=link\">course catalog <\/a>to find a program in your field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-demonstrate-your-willingness-to-learn\">Demonstrate Your Willingness to Learn<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Because employers aren&#8217;t looking to hire interns with a wealth of professional experience, they&#8217;re keeping an eye out for quick learners. They expect that when you&#8217;re in the internship, you&#8217;ll be able to pick up new skills and start getting work done fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you show this on your resume? For example, you might write something like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Collaborated and organized group research project successfully to submit work one week ahead of deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Decreased club meeting time by 20% by training myself and group members on project management tool Asana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Sped up design turnaround process by three days after implementing new team calendar and work flows&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt;&gt;MORE:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/how-to-find-internships?utm_source_platform=forage&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&amp;utm_content=how-to-find-internships&amp;utm_term=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> How to Find Internships That\u2019ll Jumpstart Your Career<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leverage-your-full-network\">Leverage Your (Full) Network<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Still wondering how to get an internship with no experience? Many professionals were once in your position, and connecting with them can open unexpected doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/networking?utm_source_platform=forage&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&amp;utm_content=networking&amp;utm_term=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Networking<\/a> means building relationships in your target industry. Those connections can significantly increase your odds, especially without experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAnything that comes your way, don\u2019t take it lightly,\u201d Pineda says. A small business opportunity can be just as valuable as a role at a large firm. \u201cFriends and family count, too. Look for opportunity everywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also expand your reach by tapping <strong>adjunct professors<\/strong> who actively work in the field, attending <strong>local professional or trade events<\/strong>, and staying in touch with your <strong>college career center<\/strong>. Opportunities often surface when you stay visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cold-call\">Cold-Call<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider contacting human resource professionals outside of your network as well via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/how-use-linkedin?utm_source_platform=forage&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&amp;utm_content=linkedin&amp;utm_term=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> or, if possible, email. (Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/internship-email?utm_source_platform=forage&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&amp;utm_content=ask-for-internship&amp;utm_term=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to ask for an internship in an email<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019ll get more \u2018nos\u2019 than \u2018yeses,\u2019&#8221; Pineda admits. \u201cBut there are quite a few [recruiters] that just want to help\u201d job market newbies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-150x94.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-2048x1280.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"forage-core-course-card__name\">Building Your Personal Brand<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__description\">If you want to message recruiters on LinkedIn, you&#039;ll need to make sure your brand is professional, clear, and up-to-date. Learn how to make a LinkedIn profile that stands out.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/ashurst\/building-personal-brand-0nci?utm_source_platform=forage&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&#038;utm_content=enroll-now&#038;utm_term=button\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Avg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5-6 hours\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__skills\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Skills you&#8217;ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOnline prescence management, brand management, personal brand toolkit\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/ashurst\/building-personal-brand-0nci?utm_source_platform=forage&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=blog-post-3&#038;utm_content=enroll-now&#038;utm_term=button\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid cold-messaging directors or vice presidents, who are generally time-poor and more removed from individual job searches. Instead, target junior or senior recruiters, Pineda says. 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