News HKE Vol 1, Issue 2 | Page 37

Internship (Internship now is the buzzword with jobs becoming scarce, with employers insisting on some kind of job experience, with government taking initiatives for improving job market. A student now has to prepare for his future, his career, right when he has taken the admission and is still studying. Internships for him are investments for his future. ) Here are just a few reasons why internships are investments in your future: What is internship An internship is an opportunity offered by an employer to potential employees, called interns, to work at a firm for a fixed period of time. Interns are usually undergraduates or students, and most internships last between a month and three months. From the student perspective, an internship assists career development by providing real work experiences that provide opportunities to explore their interests and develop professional skills and competencies. The benefits of internships for college students Joining a company as an intern gives you the opportunity to work hands on in a professional environment You learn more about your field or industry, you gain valuable work experience, you decide if this is the right path for you. Internship is to get a feel of different industries, to acquire skills for communication, have an opportunity to learn and watch and to build confidence. Internships often give you the opportunity to attend meetings and events. By interacting with professionals you gain new connections and learn how to communicate in a professional environment. Paid or unpaid Internship Internships may be paid, unpaid or even payable. Internship may be part of university requirement. Industries value interns who get paid and are twice likely to get jobs compared to their unpaid counterparts. Internships are key to building experience as a student or recent graduate. Employers