Benefits of Internship

Work experience not only makes you more marketable as a job candidate, it also gives you the opportunity to gain greater understanding about your chosen field. As a full time student, one of the best ways to gain this experience is by working as an intern in your field of study to gain practical experience. An internship offers you the chance to learn by doing in a setting where you are supervised by a work-place professional, and have the opportunity to achieve your own learning goals, without the responsibilities of being a permanent employee.

Internships can:

• Apply classroom learning to authentic work experience
• Allow exploration of many career options, interests and abilities
• Help you learn about a career field from the inside
• Develop leadership skills and build character
• Enable you to work alongside a professional in your chosen career area
• Give you new skills and add to your knowledge base
• Give you confidence in your own abilities
• Give you the opportunity to practice your communication and teamwork skills
• Allow you to meet new people and practice your networking skills
• Provide evidence that you have initiative, are reliable and have a sense of responsibility
• Provide a bridge between school and the professional world
• Make a valuable addition to your resume
• Enhance your application to Graduate School (where applicable)
• Open the door to a job offer or a recommendation about the next steps you should take on your career path