When Your Internship Search Feels Like Mt. Everest: How to Stay Motivated (Post 9 of 10 in my Student Series)

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Why Job Searching Can Feel Overwhelming

You start your internship search feeling optimistic. You polish your resume, send out applications, and refresh your inbox obsessively, expecting responses. But weeks go by, and all you get is… silence.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Searching for a job or internship can feel like climbing Mt. Everest — a grueling, uphill battle with no clear finish line.

The good news? People reach the summit every day. And you can, too.

Here’s how to stay motivated and keep moving forward — even when your job search feels endless.

Step 1: Set Realistic, Achievable Goals

Instead of saying, “I need an internship ASAP,” break your search into small, manageable tasks.

✅ Example Weekly Goals:

• Apply to 5 internships that genuinely interest you.
• Reach out to 3 professionals on…