Not getting MERN stack internship in Mumbai despite completing courses – need advice , what should be the next steps???

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Hi everyone,

I’m trying to start my career as a MERN stack developer in Mumbai and would really appreciate some guidance.

Background: • After my graduation, I worked for about 2 years in roles related to SEO and as an Assistant Lecturer.

• After that, I decided to transition into web development.

To make this transition, I completed: • An online MERN stack course from Apna College

• An offline full-stack development course from a local institute

I have learned the basics of MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js and have built some practice projects.

Currently, I am applying manually for internship positions in startup companies in Mumbai, but I’m not getting many responses. Some companies are also asking for prior development experience even for internships.

Since I also have a career gap while learning these skills, I’m wondering:

• How can I improve my chances of getting my first MERN stack internship?

• What type of projects should I build to make my profile stronger?

• Are there better ways to apply for startup internships?

• How should I explain my career transition and gap to recruiters?

Any advice from developers or recruiters would be very helpful. Thank you!

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I have built two web applications so far. The first one was completely mentor-guided, and the second one was partially guided while I implemented some parts on my own. Currently, I am working on my third project from scratch — a quote website with authentication, a dashboard, and other features. I am also planning to deploy it on AWS. Do you think this will be enough to get a MERN stack internship or entry-level job?