Your Ultimate Internship & New Grad Resource Kit (2026 Edition)

Hey there!

If you’re looking to land an internship or new grad role in Summer 2026, it’s time to start applying. Many top companies - especially in tech, finance, and consulting - open their applications nearly a year in advance, and the best roles fill up fast!

This week’s newsletter does the heavy lifting for you - everything you need to find relevant jobs, contact recruiters, and apply strategically in one place.

Let’s make your search smarter, faster, and 10× more effective 👇

Internship Boards That Actually Work

1. GitHub: Summer 2026 Tech Internships: Use this open-source repo to find Summer 2026 tech internships across software, data science, quant, and more.
   (Updated daily by the Pitt CS Club + Simplify).

2. Internlist.com: Get hourly updates from 200K+ job sites including LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, Glassdoor, and more.

3. Hiring Cafe: Find jobs compiled from company websites (many you won’t see on LinkedIn), filters out ghost listings, and updates three times a day.

Full-Time Job Boards for 2025 - 2026 Graduates

1. GitHub: New Grad 2026 Positions: Track entry-level tech, CS, PM, and quant roles for 2025 & 2026 grads. (Maintained daily by Coder Quad + Simplify).

2. newgradjobs.com: If you’ve got 0-2 years of experience, every listing here is verified and entry-level - updated hourly from 200K+ sources.

3. AI Job Match: Save time on finding relevant jobs, tailoring your resume, etc. - Try out the 7-day free trial.

4. Migrate Mate: $29/month for H1-B, OPT/CPT sponsored jobs, verified company contact, salary & company info.

Fill out this quick survey so we can send you tailored content based on where you’re at in your international student journey.

Resume Templates That Get You Interviews

1. ATS-Friendly Template (Overleaf) - Jake’s tried-and-tested format

2. Easy-Edit Template (Resume.lol) - great for quick customization

3. Clean & Modern Template (Harvard PDF) - minimal, professional look

ChatGPT Prompt to Tailor Your Resume

Copy and paste this prompt into ChatGPT, along with your resumer and the job description:

“I want you to act as an experienced ATS expert and resume consultant. I’ll provide a job description and my current resume. Please:

1. Analyze the job description to identify the most important technical skills, qualifications, and experience required.

2. Compare these against my resume and identify:
   • Missing or underrepresented keywords and skills
   • Relevant experiences not currently highlighted
   • Soft skills or achievements emphasized in the job description

3. Regenerate my resume to:
   • Include all key requirements where relevant
   • Reframe my achievements using measurable impact
   • Emphasize skills that align with the role
   • Format it to be concise, ATS-friendly, and positioned to make me appear as the ideal candidate.

Here is the job description [Add], and resume [attach].”

Email Template (copy + paste):

“Hello [Recipient's Name],

I hope you're doing well.

I recently applied for the [Role] position at [Company], and I wanted to take a moment to express my interest in this role.

Over the past [X years/months], I’ve [briefly mention one or two relevant achievements, skills, or experiences - e.g., led a project that improved X by Y% or interned at Z where I gained experience in A].

What excites me most about this opportunity is [one or two lines about what draws you to the company or role - e.g., the company’s mission, growth opportunities, team culture, or specific project].

If there’s anything I can clarify or expand on I’d be happy to provide more details, I look forward to hearing from you.

🔗Resume attached

Kind Regards,

[Your Name]

1,000+ Recruiter & HR Contacts

Click here for a list of 1,000+ hiring managers and recruiters from verified companies - all in one place. Send a short, personalized message (we’ve included a template you can copy).

Reaching out directly shows initiative, gets your resume in front of real people, and can triple your chances of landing an interview. Additionally, use Hunter.io, Apollo.io to find emails of managers, senior recruiters, and hiring managers from any company you are applying to.

Before You Go

Remember - you’re not alone in this. Thousands of international students are starting the same search right now, trying to navigate applications and anxiety.

The difference comes down to strategy. By using the right tools, reaching out directly, and tailoring your resume, you’ll save hours of effort and stand out where it counts.

Take it one step at a time - one application, one message, one opportunity. You’ve got this.

Best,

Roam Growth Team 🧡