What You Gain from an Internship
- Professional work experience.
- Develop your skills and abilities.
- Expand your professional network.
- Serves as good practice for your eventual full-time job search. You will learn how to network, write cover letters and a resume, and interview effectively.
- Decide if you are interested in or compatible with a certain major or career field.
Why Do Employers Hire Interns?
- It gives the company a chance to get special projects done.
- The employers are able to observe you as a prospective employee. In fact, many companies consider internships to be a 10-week "interview."
- Interns bring with them new perspectives and ideas.
