An Internship Could Be Your Golden Ticket
Internships are a fabulous way for people of all ages to see how they might enjoy a particular field. The downside is that most internships are unpaid; but the upside is networking, getting your foot in the door, and possibly getting a job offer at the end of it all. No, you’re not guaranteed a job with an internship, but you’re more likely to secure one with your internship experience. And although the current state of the economy may have left many unemployed, the key to a new job could be an internship.
CareerBuilder.com recently conducted a survey of employers and 59 percent stated that they are more likely to hire those who have interned for their company over those who have not. That’s a large percentage of employers who are looking within, instead of going with a complete stranger. An intern has already been cultivated to work within the company’s set of standards and it’s much easier to work with this than training someone who is not used to working at the company at all.
In fact, I can attest to the internship-materializing-into-a-job mentality. As a rising college junior I interned here at CollegeSurfing and when it came time for graduation, my editor called me and told me she was looking for another writer. It was through my hard work and dedication that I was able to score my first job out of college. Yes, it may have been perfect timing, but without my internship I may not have been the first one on her list.
So consider an internship – it’s certainly beneficial when you are entering any stage of your profession in any stage of your life. And there are a select few internships that do pay! If you’re proactive enough you’ll find one that will be perfect for you. After all, someone has to score the paid internship — why shouldn’t it be you?
For more information on internships visit:
Internships: The Ultimate Career Tryout
Too Old for an Internship? Career Switchers Say No Way!
-Amanda Fornecker
cwcomment said,
April 7, 2009 @ 10:35 pm
This is great advice. Working as an intern can help you build a network, show your passion and work ethic. It’s a must in today’s job market. Use the power of small to build your resume- volunteer at every relevant event you can, offer as much of your time as you can and you’ll find yourself with a resume before you leave school!
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April 8, 2009 @ 4:52 pm
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