In this episode, Ayra Iqbal Mir, an MSc Cybersecurity student at the University of London joining from Kashmir, India, discusses the value of internships and other forms of work experience. She talks about her current IT management internship focused on consulting around technologies such as AI tools, website design, and cloud solutions. Ayra highlights transferable skills, networking, and recommends using platforms like LinkedIn, the university vacancy board, and Forage to source work simulation and internships.

Useful links:

Internshala - Indian internship board

Key parts:

[02:38] - Current IT Management Internship

[03:33] - Finding and Choosing Internships

[05:51] - Application Stages Breakdown

[07:30] - Help from Peers and YouTube

[08:48] - Five Internships Across Sectors

[11:17] - Skills and Benefits Gained

[14:53] - Career Service Tools Forage

[16:18] Top Tips Handling Rejection

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