Follow THIS Roadmap in 2026 to Get Paid Internships

In this video, I will talk about how engineering students can get their first tech internship in 2026, even in the AI era, where many students feel that companies are no longer hiring interns because AI can do most of the basic work. I will explain the real market situation and why companies are still hiring interns who know how to use AI tools smartly, instead of being afraid of them. I will discuss the complete roadmap to getting your first tech internship, including the four most important pillars: skills, resume, GitHub and LinkedIn presence, and interview preparation & also talk about what technical skills are actually required in software development and data science, how to build strong real-world projects while learning, and how to use tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and GitHub Copilot effectively during your preparation. I also cover how to create an ATS-friendly resume that gets shortlisted, how to improve your GitHub profile with solid projects, how to optimise your LinkedIn for referrals and hidden opportunities, and where to apply using platforms like Internshala, LinkedIn Jobs, Wellfound, and AICTE Internship Portal and what companies actually ask in internship interviews, including DSA rounds, project discussions, and HR interviews, so you can prepare with the right strategy and avoid common mistakes. If you are serious about getting your first internship, cracking placements, and building a strong tech career in 2026, this video will give you a practical step-by-step roadmap that actually works. #engineering #jobs #tech #lovebabbar #programming #java #dsa #coding #internship #jobsearch