Ep 152: Why Are Students Doing So Many Internships in 2026?
About this episode
This episode explores the increasing pressure on students to complete multiple internships to secure entry-level jobs in a competitive job market.
Are internships becoming the baseline for landing an entry-level job? As the job market becomes more competitive, many students & fresh grads feel pressured to stack internships just to stay ahead. But how much experience is enough? In this episode, we unpack the reality of building a portfolio in your 20s. From internship stacking and part-time work to workplace politics and internship horror stories, we explore what it really takes to land an internship — and survive one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: You Got Watch
Topics covered
- internships
- job market
- portfolio building
- workplace politics
- student experience
Keywords
- internships
- entry-level jobs
- job market
- portfolio
- workplace politics
- internship experiences
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