What is the value of an internship?
There is no substitute for practical work experience. No longer are just high grades, good communication skills, some summer or part-time work experience, and participation in extracurricular activities enough! In today s competitive job market, students with career-related work experience are the students who are getting the best interviews and job offers. Through internships, you get your foot in the door, gain valuable work experience, earn money (in most cases) to defray college costs, identify specific areas of interest you were not aware of, make valuable personal contacts, and learn about the “real world” in general. Internship experience looks great on your resume. And, these are only a few of the benefits! Many employers use their internship program as a pre-recruiting tool, and some employers consider only former interns for full-time positions. It s a win-win situation for both employers and students.
