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10 Reasons Why An Internship is Important to All Students



12 thoughts on “10 Reasons Why An Internship is Important to All Students

  1. I have found that interning as a nurse sets a solid foundation that allows one to learn within the relative ease of lowered expectations, meet different people and create networks, and generally get a feel of what is expected from their workplace. An internship is something I would recommend to students across all fields as it will add value to their learning.
    Thanks for the read.

  2. That’s a good point that you could see how the business is actually run during an internship. I could see how you would be able to put your training from college into practice as well. I have a buddy who is becoming a veterinarian, and I’ll have to recommend he starts looking for internships so he could get that hands-on training.

  3. Interesting article Career fairs are very helpful when you need to know about career services and choices. Thank you for sharing

  4. I think that this article gives great insight and tips into the benefits that an internship can provide. The education and experience that I have gained during my internship experiences are unmatched. They have provided me with insider knowledge into the inner workings of the firms as well as the industry as a whole while allowing me to generate more and more contacts to my networking portfolio. These connections that you create when you are interning have endless effects for you later on when you graduate and beyond. A lot of the time the company that the intern works for will extend a job offer upon graduation or completion of studies but if not, then you have so many opportunities to fall back on. It is shown that over 75% of jobs are filled through word of mouth and connections so even without a job offer, your contacts are worth more than none. These people that you have worked with and proven yourself to will be able to put in a good word and essentially be your own personal salesman/recruiter when looking for a job. The person that will be taking the risk on hiring you will feel like it is less fo a risk because of the positive reviews they have heard from someone they trust.

  5. During this semester, I had the opportunity to intern at Colliers International which is a commercial real estate firm. In the past, I’ve had internships in the summer but never during the school year. In this article, the three points that resonated the most with my experience was the application of education and career exploration, learning how a workplace operates, and building my resume. In the beginning of the internship, class concepts were instantly incorporated. Commercial real estate was new to me so concepts from my economic classes were heavily influenced and applied. I learned how a workplace operates by being able to work in two offices (DC and Tysons Corner). It was interesting to see different office environments, personalities, and jobs all in the same company. I also got to experience how multiple teams can work together for the same goal; specifically, the research, marketing, and brokers of the company. Lastly, this internship was a great resume builder. Having an internship during the school year with a full class schedule at a well-known international company looks great. But most importantly, I was able to build a portfolio that emphasized how important my responsibilities were and how well I can do certain tasks. Overall, the internship was worth it and I highly recommend having an internship for credit.

  6. Internships connect the knowledge learned in the classroom with real life applications in order for the student to have the ultimate learning experience. There is a big difference between learning the information needed to be successful in the future and actually applying it. Internships are the common ground that help students get a head start on their future while building a resume. They give students an idea of what a job in their selected major would look like, while providing valuable “real world” experience. Through internships, students are able to observe how a professional workspace operates. In addition, internships often lead directly to job positions and even if a student is not offered a job, the networking opportunities are worth it in itself. The article listed many valuable points that portray the opportunities presented to a student that has an internship. In my personal experience, I have learned so many valuable professional and life lessons while growing as a person. I have learned the power of applying the knowledge I learn to “real life” while gaining valuable experience giving me confidence in my future career. The transition from college to the working world will be tough but being able to dip my toes in the water will certainly help and give me the confidence I need. My internship has shown me that if my future job is anything like my internship position, I will love my future job as well.

  7. I believe that all of the points stated in this article are great reasons why all students should have internships when in college. Some of the reasons I found more applicable than the others participating in an internship myself. Those points were etworking, learning how a professional workplace operates, building your resume, and figuring out what you do and do not like. For me personally I have held an internship for the last four semesters at a staffing agency. I have enjoyed and appreciate working there very much, but it is not the industry I specifically want to get into after school. However, since I have been there for so long I have been able to work in each different department and been able to understand how a workplace operates and how important workplace communication is in order for a company to be successful. Along with learning how the workplace operates, it is also a great resume builder as I have been able to experience a little bit of each department (Finance, Operations, Sales), and able to put different tasks and accomplishments on my resume. Lastly what I have found the most important or the most useful from having an internship is Networking. I have been able to develop relationships with most people at my internship as it is a smaller company, and I have notified them about my plans after graduating. Many of these people have told me to send them my resume because they know of people in the industry I am interested in. Having an internship has been beneficial for so many reasons, an internship is something that every student should strive to get.

  8. Internships are a crucial part of the learning experience in college, as they translate what is learned in the classroom to the working world. Most college students have work experience in college, whether it be in retail or in the food service industry, and although these experiences are helpful they do not prepare students for the “real” world. Internships are designed to give students an idea of what is expected in the real world, and typically prepares them for the job search process after college.
    Many internships give students an idea of what they would like to do after college, and often times internships end up offering students jobs for post-graduation. If a job is not offered upon completing the internship, students still gain a wealth of knowledge that they can use in the future. Typically, from internships students are able to discover what they do and do not like in terms of jobs. Also, in internships students are able to network with other professionals which can prepare and possibly help them secure future jobs. Additionally, internships teach students how a professional workplace operates and how to exhibit professionalism. Most students typically grow both personally and professionally in internships which can be very beneficial to the student. It also gives them the opportunity to learn from other professionals and ask questions, as well as receive feedback.
    Overall, the article made some great points about the importance of completing internships and I am so thankful for the several internships I have had the opportunity to do. I have learned and grown so much as a person through these experiences, and had the opportunity to work with wonderful people who have taught me so much. Internships are great for building out resumes, but they also offer so much more. I look forward to the opportunities I will have in the future because of my work experience through my internships.

  9. In my experience as a Sales intern for Newswatch, I have realized that my duties as an intern are essential to having a successful quarter in a business. I have always had the mindset of being the most productive person in the organization and sometimes that can get me stuck in a rut and working at the same place. This internship has helped understand that in order for me to grow as a person, I need to do something new. What I relate to the most in this article is “Figure out what you like ad don’t like”, because throughout this internship I have learned truly what I like and look forward to in my career. I have always had a very silly and carefree personality, and I have realized that I want to be in a work environment where I can be who I am and not someone who I am not. For example, NewsWatch is a company I would consider working for full-time because I feel like I can be myself. I like how it is all business and getting work done, but also having fun while doing it.That has been my overall internship experience, and I am thankful for the opportunity to have had this internship for school credit.

  10. The most important takeaway I have from this article is the fact that internships provide students with the opportunity to gain experience as well as teach them how a professional work-space operates. Internships allow students to gain experience in a specific field they are interested in working it, and truly helps them to figure out if this is a position they would enjoy thriving in. In my personal experience, I’ve had internships for positions that I was incredibly eager to do, only to realize once I started the work, I wasn’t a true passion of mine. Internships allow students to explore multiple fields, as they can create working relationships with others in the office and get to learn about other fields the company works in. Transitioning from college to work will be something that I see as a challenge, but I have a benefit over others as I am familiar with the professional workplace setting. We can read about it in textbooks, but you won’t be able to fully understand how the workplace operated without experiencing it for yourself. Understanding employee culture and employee relations earlier on is only going to help an entry-level employee succeeded faster and stronger. My previous internship experiences have shed light on how I am supposed to communicate with my managers, as well as how to create relationships with others in my office to help create a friendly and healthy work environment.

  11. This is why I hate it when I see people hating on unpaid internships. I think internships of all kinds are insanely valuable, and just because you aren’t getting paid in dollars doesn’t mean you’re not benefiting from the internship.

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