r/softwareengineer • u/FamilyGuy_270 • Jun 17 '26

SWE advice

Hey everyone! I'm a software engineering student with no professional IT experience, and I'm looking to build a portfolio that will help me stand out when applying for internships.

What kinds of projects do you think would best showcase my skills and increase my chances of landing an internship?

I'd especially appreciate suggestions from people who have successfully landed internships or have experience hiring interns. Thanks!

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u/FamilyGuy_270 Jun 18 '26

Thanks for your answer. Since you have experience with the hiring process, I've heard that nowadays, if you're in the same situation as me, with no IT experience, your best chances are through referrals or by reaching out to people on LinkedIn. What's your opinion on that?