Not long ago, when the time came for mandatory internship, you signed to whatever blue-chip company you dreamed of working for or its rival and chances of being taken were high. But with a shrinking economy and fast-changing nature of work, it has become harder to get internships.
Most companies are squeezed to offer any paid internship or to even take an extra intern, due to the limited resources. Merely dropping a CV may no longer guarantee you internship.