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i recently landed my first internship with a well-known organization and now i'm trying to figure out how to get more internships at big companies and good startups.

for people who've gotten internships through cold emailing:

what kinds of companies are most likely to respond?

who do you email? HR? MDs/Partners/VPs?

how many emails did you send before getting a positive response?

did linkedin outreach work better than email?

would love to hear what's worked for you and any advice you wish you'd known earlier.

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Hi everyone,

I'm a current undergraduate from Delhi University and recently secured a research internship in the social impact sector. While I'm excited about the opportunity, my long-term goal is to gain experience across both the social and corporate sectors.

Over the next 6-10 months, I'd like to explore internships and roles in:

Management Consulting

Impact Consulting

CSR/Sustainability teams in FMCG companies

Big 4 Consulting

Founder’s office intern

For those who have made a similar transition:

How valuable is social sector experience when applying for consulting and corporate internships?

Does cold emailing actually work for consulting, CSR, strategy, or founder’s office internships?

What skills should I focus on building during this internship to strengthen my profile for corporate roles?

How should I position social impact research experience on my CV when applying to consulting firms?

Are there specific firms, programs, or recruiting channels I should target?

Would love to hear from anyone who has taken a similar route or recruits for these roles.

Thanks in advance!

Final year student at a top DU college.

hey! i want to apply for a position there.

I did everything I could - got good grades, got into a good college, upskilled myself, applied both on and off campus, and sent countless cold emails. Nothing ever seemed to work out. I got ghosted, even after going through rigorous rounds of aptitude tests and interviews. I'm tired of trying. It all feels so pointless. I couldn't land a good internship, and honestly, I don't even feel like sitting for placements anymore.

Hi everyone,

I'm a final-year undergraduate student looking for remote live projects with startups in operations, strategy, growth, research, or social impact.

I can help with:

* Market research & competitor analysis

* Business operations

* GTM and growth initiatives

* Data analysis

* Process documentation and project coordination

I've worked across student leadership, sponsorships, NGO initiatives, and research-oriented projects, and I'm eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup environment.

Open to both short-term and long-term projects. If you're a founder or team looking for an extra pair of hands, I'd love to contribute and learn.

Please comment or DM if there's an opportunity. Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I'm a Mathematics undergraduate at Lady Shri Ram College (LSR), Delhi University, with a strong interest in the development and social impact sector.

Over the past year, I've explored areas such as education, livelihoods, public policy, and impact consulting. I have also volunteered with an NGO where I taught school-going children and conducted sessions on public speaking and environmental awareness.

I'm currently looking for opportunities such as:

\- NGO internship

\- Advisory internship

\- Development sector internship

\- Live project with social enterprises

I'm open to both remote and in-person opportunities (Delhi NCR) and would be grateful for any leads, organizations, referrals, or advice on breaking into the sector as an undergraduate.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I'm a Mathematics undergraduate at Lady Shri Ram College (LSR), Delhi University, with a strong interest in the development and social impact sector.

Over the past year, I've explored areas such as education, livelihoods, public policy, and impact consulting. I have also volunteered with an NGO where I taught school-going children and conducted sessions on public speaking and environmental awareness.

I'm currently looking for opportunities such as:

- NGO internship

- Advisory internship

- Development sector internship

- Live project with social enterprises

I'm open to both remote and in-person opportunities (Delhi NCR) and would be grateful for any leads, organizations, referrals, or advice on breaking into the sector as an undergraduate.

Thank you!

Hello everyone!

I'm interested in Big Tech Strategy / Strategy & Operations roles in India and had a few questions for people working in the space.

Which companies actively hire for these roles in India (Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Uber, Meta, etc.)?

Do these teams recruit directly from IIM ABC and ISB, or is prior consulting experience almost a prerequisite?

What backgrounds are most common among hires (MBB, product, analytics, startups, corporate strategy)?

What skills are most valued—problem solving, SQL, analytics, stakeholder management, product sense?

How does compensation compare with consulting at similar experience levels?

What does career progression look like?

I'm currently exploring long-term career paths and would love to hear from anyone working in Strategy, BizOps, Product Ops, or Corporate Strategy roles in Big Tech India.

Thanks!

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Do IIM Ranchi profs take RAs?

how do you guys write your answers?