How do you know if a career field is right for you? How can you develop skills that employers will value? Internships, summer jobs, and other experiences enable you to test out a career and develop marketable skills.
An Internship is a short-term work experience in which you receive training and gain experience in a specific field or career area. An internship can be paid or unpaid and can vary in hours and length.
There are many benefits to interning and these benefits can include:
- Gaining experience unparalleled in the classroom
- Exploring a career field of interest
- Identifying an employer for full-time employment after college
- Earning credit or financial compensation
- Providing a valuable resource to employers and making an impact in the "real world"
- Acquiring new skills and developing transferable skills for resume building and future employment
- Establishing vital career networks and mentors
- Collecting letters of reference for graduate school applications or future employment references