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There are a number of different reasons for doing an internship. We have identified six reasons for participating in an internship. One: deciding if the career is the right one for you. Two: networking opportunities. Three: gain valuable work experience. Four: gain an edge in the job market. Five: transition into a job. Six: Gives you practical skills you can use in any work setting.

The first reason is to decide if the career you choose is right for.The majority of your life is going to be spent in the workforce. An average person will work the equivalent of 128 months (94,608 hours) of time in their career over their lifetime. You should spend that precious time doing something you enjoy. Participating in internships will help you find a career that best fits you, so you can spend that time actually enjoying what you are doing.

The second reason an internship is a good idea is an internship offers you the opportunity to network with those in your chosen career field. In the world of business, you don’t always get a job based on your credentials, a lot of the time you get a job because of who you know. How many times have you gotten a job just because you knew someone? Networking gives you an advantage in your career field because it helps you build relationships. Relationships with those people who can potentially help you get that “dream job”.

The third reason for participating in an internship is it gives you valuable work experience. Employers look for work experience. Graduate schools look for work experience. To get into Medical school its recommended you have 75 hours of job shadowing, 50 hours of patient contact, and 75-100 hours of community service. In the workplace experience is everything, and an internship helps provide that. Experience also builds confidence and employers value employees who are confident. The more confidence you display the more likely you are to be hired. The fact is, you are more likely to get the job if you have experience.

The forth reason, to gain an edge in the job market. Getting a job out of college is extremely competitive, graduates are finding it harder and harder to get a job in the field they graduated in. The job market has always been competitive, and with the economy the way it is, it’s harder than ever. The good news?“Employers report that 62.5% of their hires had internship experience” in a competitive job market that will give you the competitive edge you need to succeed.

The fifth reason, an internship helps you transition into a job. Many companies offer in company internships that will set you up for a job with that company once your internship is over. The benefit here is obvious; you learn the job, network with employers and then get a job at the place you interned at. It’s a foot in the door for the dream career you always wanted! There’s benefits for an internship as well, “46.2% of employers offer a higher starting salary to those who have internship experience.” An internship will help you both get a job you want and have a higher salary at that job.

The last reason, internships help you learn the skills you need to succeed. No matter what the outcome of your internship, it will teach you the skills you need to be successful in the business world. Employers look for skills like hard work, dedication, passion, adjustability, and people skills. An internship is a learning experience that will help you acquire and sharpen these skills. Most likely, you will be put out of your comfort zone when you participate in an internship. But through experience you will grow and progress and become a better person.