I've been seeing almost everyone here say that it's become much harder to get internships especially lately, and I want to understand why this is the case?

Is it because there are more applicants, fewer openings, higher expectations, or something else? The economy? (excuse my ignorant ahh brain)

Or has it always been like this?

For context, I'll have to start applying for a Finance Internship starting September because we have our required OJT on January.

I really don't want to apply right now, but, would you advice me to start applying as soon as now?

ang panget ng environment sa company na to but it’s not common to get a voluntary internship pag second year ka pa lang sa program ko, and to be so involved with the company’s operations

tiisin ko na lang ba since four weeks to go na lang naman

Hello po I need help lang sa pag-decide huhu

So I got accepted for a voluntary internship 2 days after my interview. I just tried baka sakaling mataas yung allowance and if match yung culture ng company sakin. Pero nung nakatanggap ako ng email, walang kasamang formal internship offer, "welcome to the team! we look forward to seeing you on ___" na agad, and mga contracts and agreements. May choice pa ba ako? 😭😭

Kwento ko na rin: After the interview kasi I was doubting na if ippush ko pa kasi parang di ko nagustuhan yung vibes with the interviewer. Also, nung inexplain sakin yung duties and responsibilities, parang nawalan narin ako ng gana kasi parang hindi yun yung ineexpect kong gawin for the position. And mas mababa pa yung allowance kesa sa allowance ko sa last internship ko huhu halos kalahati.

Ngayon, pinapa-sign narin ako ng mga contracts and agreements (di ko pa sinasign) and parang nappresure and nahihiya lang ako pag i-rreject ko. Baka bad impression kasi sinayang ko lang oras nila or something...

Is it okay to reject / not push through with it? And paano ko sya sasabihin? 😞

i already signed the offer letter with company A. the intern role was not really the one i was initially aiming for, but i accepted it considering the remaining time left for us to secure companies for our practicum. i was also anxious that i might not be able to secure an internship role in time.

i specifically signed a document with company A that states, "will not engage in any other employment or other business activity that would create a conflict of interest." but, I haven't started yet. this is also unpaid.

fast forward to today, i received a better offer with company B - the responsibilities align with my goals and it is also paid.

what should i do that aligns with the legal system of the ph? furthermore, how do i renege legally?

I have learned and explored GoHighLevel's CRM, AI Automations, funnels and more through hands-on experience of the application and udemy's GHL expert course, but no actual work experience to critique and practice my work more.

Now, I wanted to apply as an intern in a company/agency or in a small business to practice my skill better and gain real-work experience in this field.

I'll accept paid or not paid internships as long as the GHL subscription/access are covered, and hopefully someone that could really help me grow.

Maybe I can work around 15-20 hours a week in PH time zone.

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Hopefully this will be posted, thank you!

A friend of mine recently shared something that got me thinking.

She interned at a company she enjoyed. She made a lot of friends, learned a ton, and even received a full-time offer at the end of the internship. I thought accepting it would be a no-brainer.

Instead, she turned it down for a more well-known company. The pay was better, and she thought it would look stronger on her resume.

A few months later, she ended up leaving that company and admitted she sometimes wishes she had stayed with her internship company instead. She said the transition was much tougher than she expected. As a full-time hire, she was expected to hit the ground running, the support wasn't the same as when she was an intern, and she never really felt like she fit in.

By the time she realized she'd made the wrong decision, the return offer was gone and the position had already been filled by someone else.

It made me curious how often this actually happens and what people usually end up doing.

For those who rejected a full-time offer after your internship, do you regret it?

Or did that decision end up working out better for you?

Please help me decide whether I should apply to SGV or P&A for our OJT/internship.

Context: Our school only allows one company per student. I really want SGV, but realistically, I’m an average student with a few active involvements in JPIA compared to most of my batchmates, so my chances feel low. However, last batch they accepted around 10 interns from our school.

My second option is P&A. I’m thinking that since almost everyone will go for SGV, maybe fewer people will apply to P&A, giving me a better shot.

If so, what qualities or qualifications do audit firms (especially SGV and P&A) look for in an intern? Any tips on how I can strengthen my CV to improve my chances?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Suggest banks around metro manila for internship (yung may allowance sana kahit kaunti and yung something na okay at may matutunan ako)

- yung good din sana for my resume may allowance man o wala

I applied for an intern job listing about a week ago, and a few days later I received a message saying that I had been shortlisted. They mentioned that they wanted to conduct a short interview and that they would send me a separate message with the interview schedule.

I replied to their message as soon as I could, but it's been several days now and I still haven't received any follow-up regarding the interview. I managed to find the HR recruiter on LinkedIn.

Would it be appropriate to message them directly to follow up, or should I wait a bit longer?

4 weeks left before the end of my last term at my university and I still can't find an internship not even an interview. The fact that I can only apply to companies that are partnered with my university made it even difficult to find one.

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Seeing other students getting onboarded with the same company I applied for when I can't even get a reply really made me question myself.

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I did everything right from optimizing my resume and building my portfolio projects. There was even a point where I removed my face from my resume thinking that was the reason I can't get a reply.

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I hope things will work-out well in the end and I hope things are working-out with your internships. I'm sorry I just wanted this off my chest

I've applied to several companies for my internship. Fortunately, I was able to land some offers. Pero idk which one to choose: company name or experience? Which one will give me more advantage after I graduate?

company a

• very well known company, but i'm not sure if i'll like my task there. i asked an employee there, at ang task usually ng intern is mag 'double check’. so that might not lead me great learnings.

company b

• aligned with the path i'll choose after i graduate. from our interview pa lang, i was briefed already what are the things that i'd do. they asked my knowledge and they connected that to their tasks. they'll give me tasks same with an actual employee soo i'll learn better there. pero very small company lang siya.

which one to choose? sabi kasi nila a well-known company will allow me to land initial interviews, which is hard already given the job market.

I just finished mine earlier and I’d love to see hoe you guys did in your case presentation. Thank you!

Hello po! Incoming 3rd year student this SY 2026–2027. Aside po sa education, skills, at organizational experience, ano pa po kaya ang magandang ilagay sa CV or resume para mas maging appealing sa employers? Plano ko po kasing mag-apply for voluntary internships. Thank you po!

Hello! What is the application process for the BAU shopee internship?

1. Will there be an online assessment to complete?

2. Do you choose your department or does HR usually assign it?

3. What are the interview questions like (are they technical/situational/behavioral)?

4. How long do they usually take before contacting you about your application?

Thank you so much any help would be appreciated!

hello! anyone here na nakapag-internship sa bpi? how was your experience?

hindi ko kasi alam if i should accept the offer na considering im also applying for another company (which im more interested in talaga) so i wanna know the pros and cons sa bpi

edit: for those asking, i passed my resume sa bpi during a job fair held in my uni. i think that's where they got my contact from since in-email nalang nila ako to send an updated cv, then i was scheduled for interview na sa data science team nila. im not sure lang if meron pang ibang ways to apply sa internship program nila hehe

weird question but just as the title says … if i want to do a voluntary internship and then do a required internship for the same company but under a different department, would that generally be allowed 😭

I had my interview with the hr 3 days ago and i haven’t received any updates again after that, is that normal? or should i move on?

has anyone experienced getting thru the HR interview then being asked for their availability but getting no response after T_T

recently had my HR interview with one of my dream companies last week. they asked for my availability for the line manager right after but i was unavailable.

i followed up already but until now, no new schedule / inquiry regarding my availability was asked :(

should i just keep applying for other options ... i am somehow reaching the acceptance stage already but at the same time i am quite frustrated bcs of this :,)

Problem/Goal:

I'm a graduating Data Science student at Mapúa with two internship offers, and I'm trying to decide which one would be better for my career trajectory and resume when I apply as a fresh grad.

Context:

Both are in Metro Manila and easily accessible (walking distance to EDSA Carousel and MRT). I like both companies and would be happy with either, but they offer different trade-offs. Here's what I'm looking at:

RCBC (Data Science and Analytics Intern) — Mandaluyong

Pros:

• Bank prestige and established reputation in the industry
• Tech stack is more advanced (confirmed by a friend already interning there)
• I personally know my supervisor — he was my professor at Mapúa last year and is honestly one of my best professors in terms of my major. I really like his teaching style: on point, direct, and I learned a lot from him
• Stipend/bonus at the end of the internship (amount not disclosed)

Cons:

• 5 days RTO (return to office)

Henkel (Customer Excellence Data Science Intern) — Makati

Pros:

• International company (German-based)
• Good working environment
• Hybrid setup (2–3 days RTO)
• Internship allowance: ₱600/day (600 hours total ≈ ₱45,000)

Cons:

• Honestly not sure; I don't know enough about the role specifics yet

Previous Attempts:

I'm torn between two things: Henkel's ₱600/day allowance is really tempting haha, and the hybrid setup is a huge plus. That said, money is just a bonus for me — what really matters is learning and growth.

Any advice would be appreciated!