As we approach the middle of the spring semester, it's time to get started on your internship search. While the competition is fierce and many students don't typically know where to start, LinkedIn has new information that can help. We took a look at how millions of university students landed their internships to help get you started on your search.

If you're interested in learning more about the most popular internships by major and the industries that have the highest chance of translating an internship into a full time job, look no further than this post about the three things you need to know to get started on your internship search.

Apply Now To Increase Your Chances of Landing an Internship

Last year, internship applications spiked in March. The data also shows that if you apply in March, you increase your chances of getting an internship.

We know spring break is coming up, but now is not the time to procrastinate. It's the perfect time to start exploring which internships are right for you. Start by browsing more than 65,000 internship openings on LinkedIn, or take a look at where 2016 grads ended up to get a sense for the companies that are hiring entry level talent.

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