The internship application process has become particularly daunting for college students this year, as many report difficulties securing positions amid an oversaturated job market. Paige Lorbiecki, a junior at the University of Florida, applied to over 100 internships, ultimately landing a role only in late May. Factors such as the decline in internship postings by Handshake and reduced hiring budgets due to economic pressures are exacerbating the situation. Interviews with students reveal a widespread sense of frustration and resignation regarding the challenges of the current job landscape.
Another day, another internship — College students face a tough internship application cycle with declining opportunities and increased competition in an oversaturated job market.
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