Do people expect the internships to turn into a full-time position after graduation or are they merely resume boosters and additional experience and networking?
The answer is “all of the above.” In some cases, it is a pre-hire. In some cases, the company is small and their hiring needs are limited at this stage in their growth. In that case, it becomes a great support to students’ skill sets being expanded. It is also a wonderful source of networking. Typically, we find that almost 50 percent of the internships undertaken by MBAs become a full-time position post-graduation. A larger, more established company typically uses the internship as a pre-hire. This is becoming more common. It allows both the student and the company to see if there is a good potential fit. Keep in mind that MBA Career Connections has a two-fold perspective. We help you prepare for the marketplace. That means preparing resumes, preparing for interviews, knowing how to negotiate, write a cover letter, applying online, etc. The other side of the equation is to facilitate interactions with the greatest number of companies possible.
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