What are the companies that hire interns looking for?
Employers are looking for students who are dependable and competent, and who want to do a good job for them. Many of the employers use work experiences or internships as a recruiting method. They view interns as potential long-term hires. Internships give them the opportunity to view your on-the-job performance before making a long-term offer. Similarly, you can reality-test a career with this same employer.