Benefits
Academics are only one aspect of preparing for a future career. To stand out from the crowd, college students and fresh graduates need something extra to offer prospective employers. Internships help students to become more noticeable in the job market and play many roles in the development and success of career choices.
21 Reasons Intern
- View your chosen career field from the inside
- Identify new interests and talents
- Work alongside a professional
- Enhance your application to graduate/professional school
- Diversify your background and experience
- Apply concepts learned in the classroom
- Add value to your resume
- Open the door to future job opportunities
- Earn credit toward your degree
- Build an employment history
- Develop communication & teamwork skills
- Begin building your network
- Bridge the gap between school & the professional world
- Internships are a primary recruiting tool
- Qualify for an internship scholarship
- Live in a different city, state or country
- Gain work experience, even if you have none
- Access equipment/technology the university cannot provide
- Learn what isn’t taught in the classroom
- Test-drive a specific employer
- Earn while you learn