123ElundC's journey

I'm currently a university student in Sweden, in my final year of a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, which combines IT, business, and marketing. As part of my degree requirements, I need to secure an unpaid internship for next spring, but I'm really struggling to find one. I've applied to over 100 positions, reached out to numerous contacts on LinkedIn, and even sent direct emails to companies, but I haven't had any luck so far. Recently, I went through a challenging two-month recruitment process for a tech sales internship. I had three interviews, including one with the CEO, and I made it to the final round of candidates. Unfortunately, after weeks of waiting for a decision, I received a rejection. I understand that rejection is part of the process, but going through all that just for an unpaid position felt particularly disheartening. Now, I'm left wondering how tough it will be to land a paid job after graduation if I can't even get an unpaid internship. I'm very motivated to build a career in tech, particularly in areas like business analysis, tech sales, ERP/CRM, BI, or IT consulting. I've been working alongside my studies for years to build practical IT skills, but it's becoming increasingly difficult to stay optimistic when it feels like I'm hitting a wall. I'm curious if anyone else has faced similar challenges. Is the entry-level job market really this tough, or am I just having bad luck? What helped you get your foot in the door? Also, for those in business-oriented IT roles rather than software development, what skills, experiences, or certifications should I focus on as I approach graduation? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!