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7 Nuggets On Preparing Your Career Through Internship

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    7 Nuggets On Preparing Your Career Through Internship

    By Flip | FLIP | Comments are Closed | 5 October, 2018 | 0

    Most employees don’t just consider academic excellence to the only basis for candidates anymore. Yes, receiving an ‘A’ grade might get a lot of appreciation from parents, but not much from your future employers. Employers are more interested in knowing what real-world experience you have instead of what you learned to do from textbooks.

    That is why more and more firms have started to use their intern programs. An internship is basically an audition that is ideal for both sides to test out if a working relationship is possible. Here are ways internships can help prepare students in their future career:

    • You get to work in a real environment

    Students that complete an internship have a great advantage over those that don’t. They learn how to apply the knowledge that they have gained in the classroom into the workplace. Internships give you the chance to test-run the knowledge that you have gained while learning new skills in the process. Moreover, internships give you the chance to learn more about the industry you’re interested in which is impossible to learn within a classroom. Note that most companies are more interested in knowing your accomplishments and how great of an asset you will be to the organization.

    • Internships makes you stand out from the competition

    Employers prefer to hire those coachable candidates that can transition easily into a workplace. Internships are the best way to show potential employers that you can function well in a work environment since interns have more practical experience by learning effective communication skills, discipline, and efficient management of time.

    • You can create a network full of reference

    In the case that you are not hired for a full-time position, your internship will still help you create a network from the individuals you worked with. These references can provide you with recommendation letters and introductions that will help you to find new or better career opportunities.

    • You are equipped with more than just skills

    The biggest challenge that employers have is hiring who can make a positive impact from the beginning of their employment. In fact, based on the 2013 Talent Shortage Survey, 39% employers state that the lack of experience is why they face hiring shortages.

    • You will learn more about yourself

    The experiences you go through will shape you. Not only will it encourage personal development, it will also give you a greater understanding of yourself. To know yourself is to know your goals and how to best achieve them. Internships will give you a chance to explore what your future career would be like. And mind you – sometimes, reality does not meet expectations – but always take note of all your learnings moving forward.

    • No strings attached

    Just in case the employer-intern relationship doesn’t work, at least from your end, you can just finish your internship and find a new job to best fit your skills and interests.

    • Internships can lead you to your future job.

    Internships offer opportunities to transition into full-time positions. Although it’s not guaranteed, most employers are always seeking to add value to their organization. With an internship, you’re given the opportunity to showcase your talents, commitment, and value to a prospective employer. Employers are more inclined to hire you once they have invested time and money to train you.

    With all these – you might want to consider indulging in a meaningful internship and build towards your future.

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