Finding an Internship
Because…
it’s not always about who you know.
How do you know if a career field is right for you? How can you
develop skills that employers will value? Internships, summer jobs,
and other experiences enable you to test out a career and develop
marketable skills.
An Internship is a short-term work experience
in which you receive training and gain experience in a specific
field or career area.
An internship can be paid or unpaid and can vary in hours and length.
There are many benefits to interning and these benefits can include:
- Gaining experience unparalleled in the classroom
- Exploring a career
field of interest
- Identifying an employer for full-time employment
after college
- Earning credit or financial compensation
- Providing a valuable
resource to employers and making an impact in the "real
world"
- Acquiring new skills and developing transferable skills
for resume building and future employment
- Establishing
vital career networks and mentors
- Collecting letters of reference
for graduate school applications or future employment references
The list can continue based on your internship site and employer,
but many students find these benefits to be reason enough
to explore internship options and participate in experiential
learning opportunities.
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