How to Land the Best Startup Internships & Succeed

🚀 How do you land a startup internship and actually gain value from it?

In our latest podcast episode, we sat down with Aprilynne, CEO of Tenderfoot, to discuss the real challenges interns face and how to turn an internship into a launchpad for career success.

💡 The Problem:
Most students struggle with:
❌ Getting meaningful tasks instead of trivial work
❌ Dealing with unresponsive mentors
❌ Managing time effectively
❌ Balancing learning and performance

🎯 The Solution? Aprilynne shares battle-tested strategies to stand out and maximize the learning experience.

👉 Key Insights from the Podcast:

🔹 Making Work Visible: Stop waiting for recognition—build in public and communicate better.
🔹 Handling Difficult Mentors: Some managers won’t guide you—learn how to navigate this smartly.
🔹 Time Management: Prioritize like a pro—cut what doesn’t serve your growth.
🔹 Free vs. Paid Internships: Don’t just chase money; ensure you’re gaining valuable skills.
🔹 Competing with Other Interns: Build alliances, not rivalries. Win together.

🎥 Watch the full episode & take action:

🔎 Why does this matter to you?
At Neptune Game Labs, we believe in learning through experience. Internships—like our game-based learning programs - shouldn’t just be about working hard but about growing smarter. 🌟

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💬 What’s the best or worst internship experience you’ve had? Reply and let me know!