If you do an internship from the first years of university, then the chance of successfully getting a job after graduation increases manifold, because this will help you find useful contacts, gain experience and start forming your resume.
Why is it useful to do an internship?
An internship is a temporary job which provides students, recent graduates, and other aspiring professionals with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a chosen field. Internships can be paid or unpaid and usually take place over a period of time, ranging from a few weeks to a few months.
There are several advantages to taking an internship:
- It helps to develop important professional skills, such as business communication, teamwork, time management;
- After completing the internship, the candidate becomes more attractive to employers, as it is believed that he has practical skills and understanding of the professional environment;
- The student may be offered a permanent job in the company where the internship took place, or in other organizations, if he receives positive recommendations;
- An internship allows you to better understand whether the chosen profession and industry are suitable and make a more informed decision about your future career.
But it's not that simple: you need to know where to look. Here are some sources:
- Job search sites;
- Groups in social networks with offers for internships;
- You can directly write to companies that you want to work for them;
- Professional communities;
- On the websites of companies, you can find information about whether they offer their own internship programs (many, by the way, are paid).
Here are some tips on how to behave during an internship:
- Be active and take the initiative, and be sure to do what you are asked to do;
- Do not be late and be tactful, because no one likes latecomers and rudeness;
- Ask questions to your experienced colleagues – they will give you a lot of useful advice.
An internship is a great springboard for your future career. Even if you don't get a job, you will have a useful and fun time.
