u/D0TW777

I’ve spent months learning React, backend development, AI/ML, building projects, improving my resume, doing certifications, and even completed a Data Analyst internship. But when it comes to applying, it still feels like sending resumes into a void.

Most company numbers online are just reception/support numbers, and you get rejected in 10 seconds before anyone even asks about your skills or projects.

My college also has strict requirements:

• company must be 5+ years old,
• have 50+ employees,
• and it has to be a real internship, not just training.

So even startups willing to give opportunities often don’t qualify.

At this point, it feels less about skills and more about somehow reaching the right person inside a company.

For people who managed to get real internships — what actually worked for you?
LinkedIn? Walk-ins? Referrals? HR emails?

Trying hard not to lose motivation with this process.

Hi everyone,

I’m a student trying to understand how real businesses actually work, and I’ve realized most of what I know is just theory.

I’m hoping to build something useful for small businesses someday (and turn it into something sustainable), but I don’t want to guess or build the wrong thing.

So I’d really like to learn from people actually running a business:

1. What part of getting customers is harder than people think?
2. What part of managing customers or running the business is most frustrating or tiring?
3. Where do you feel like you’re losing money or missing opportunities?

Even if it feels small or obvious, I’d genuinely appreciate hearing it.

Thanks for your time.
edit : looks like for some comments i can only see the number of comments but i cant see the comments if it is possible pls dm me...