Working on cubesat club for my university. Helped me get 2nd round internship interview @ Mr. Beast studios. not sure if this counts since internship + haven't got job yet, but I think it played a big role in helping me advance.
Did a similar thing. I did a cubesat internship at some university (different from where I was), which played a role in getting a master and then an other internship at a lab working on a part of a scientific satellite to study Jupiter's moons (launched in 2023!).
And so on. It's crazy how pushing a series of little things can put you on the right path, especially early on life.
SpaceX hired most of the kids in the rocket club at my school. Certain companies care a lot about student club participation, especially if it's a leadership role.
