r/ChemicalEngineering Jun 06 '25

Job Search Rising ChemE Junior—Can’t land internships, need advice

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Hey y’all, I’m a ChemE major going into my junior year and haven’t been able to land an internship the past two summers. I know I don’t have a ton of experience yet, but I’ve applied to a bunch of places and either get ghosted or rejected. I’ve also had a couple of interviews but never got chosen.

Could someone take a look at my resumee or give tips on what I could do better? Also, any recs and a list of companies that are open to students with limited experience would help a lot.

I really want to make next summer count. Appreciate any advice!

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u/Half_Canadian Jun 06 '25

Talk to your college's career center - those folks are specifically there to provide input on improving resumes. For example, I wouldn't lead off with your Home Depot job.

You mention being involved with three different leadership and professional development programs...I would try to network those experiences better to get more interview opportunities