Internship Benefits

Whether you’re required to complete an internship or not, these training jobs can really help you in a number of ways.

Here are some of the main benefits why students decide to take internships:

Job Preparation

As an intern, you’ll have all of the experiences that a regular employee would have, but without as much responsibility. You won’t be expected to make major decisions, but you will more than likely get to watch how others make these decisions. This will help you be prepared for an upcoming job where mistakes are not easily forgiven.

Ease of Finding a Post-College Job

As an intern, you’ll get tons of experience in the field you’re studying. While you may not have full responsibilities like a typical employee, you will have exposure to your field of study. Employers love to see this on a resume. Sometimes, it is otherwise impossible to get experience in your field, as non-degreed jobs are not available. An internship will give you an edge over applicants who only have work experience in jobs like restaurants and retail.

Money

Presumably, your major is a field of study you enjoy. While there are tons of campus jobs available for students, as well as other minimum wage opportunities off campus, don’t you want to do something you love? With an internship, you don’t always get paid, but in some cases, you can find salaried positions.

Securing Recommendations

Taking part in an internship is already great for your resume. If you do a good job, you’ll additionally have people to write recommendations for you. When you apply for a full-time job, you’ll have to give out the names of people who have worked with you in the past. Even if you decide to go on for an advanced degree, you can get your internship director to write letters of recommendation.

Advancement Options

Sometimes, internships are just internships. If you rock at your job, though, you can take that internship to the next level. When positions open up with a company, often they hire from their pool of interns. Always work to impress your employer, even if the internship you have is unpaid and part-time. If they’re hiring in the future, you want to have a great shot at this job.