Is this a bad time to apply for jobs, or secretly a good time? As per usual, I get no responses, and it's disheartening as always, but it would help to know if I should boost my efforts or lay them low for a while.

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It’s tough right now — applications are up and responses are down. But internships often get filled quietly through referrals, professors, and smaller companies, so don’t rely only on portals. Keep applying, but also spend time networking, asking for intros, and tailoring your resume. Effort does compound, even when it doesn’t feel like it.

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