Can recruiters help you get an internship? After graduating from my undergrad course, I was hoping I could get an entry-level job, but they all need experience that I obviously don't have. And I will never understand how this is a requirement. Either way, how can I get myself an internship? Cold applying hasn't taken me anywhere.

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Try and get some open source contributions, for example on CNCF if that suits your specialization (it doesn't have to be shiny, documentation and issue opening is already something) or at least show projects that you worked on that have some application in the real world (better not a to-do app) it could be a software solution for a business you know for example... It doesn't have to be complex, just solving a real world problem. That's usually what lacks when it comes to candidates that come from education.

Ask for projects, network, send in your school work portfolio. Good luck!

Yes, recruiters can help, especially if they focus on entry-level roles or grad programs. Also consider networking, university career services, and programs designed for recent grads. Sometimes internships aren’t posted, they’re found through connections and proactive outreach.

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