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Internships for a Winning Career

 Dated: 03-18-2014

An alarming change has happened! It is indeed challenging to get a full time job right after you complete your graduation. However, students or fresh graduates can usually get internship jobs to get some hands on experience and convert their theoretical knowledge into practice through an internship program. It’s a good idea to start with an internship job for a successful career.

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As an intern you will learn to cope with the demands of the future position at work and also learn how to handle your work efficiently. An internship is the best way to apply what you have learned.Internships help you understand and apply the theoretical studies you have done. Working with an organization or a company is completely different from theoretical knowledge of school and college. The actual output can only be derived through your hard work and dedication when you actually start working for a particular company.

It is important to first choose thecareer path that you wish to pursue before applying for an internship program. For example, if you have completed your graduation in mass media or journalism, you need to search for media internship jobs. It is advisable to be determined and do an internship in the field you want to stay with in the future rather than working for any random company or industry.




Internship salaries and internship periods in each field, industry and company varies. Some companies offer1 to 3 month internships without any pay. Whereas, some companies will not only pay the salary, but tutor and mentor you as well. However, as an intern you should concentrate on the benefits you will reap in the end rather than the pay scale. Training sessions, mentoring, and on job learning are great advantages of an internship program. Being positive, attentive and activeduring your internship period will increase your chances for success.

Participating in an internship is the first step to your career. Extended hours of work practice, training sessions and experience is a part of your internship program.As an intern you also get an opportunity to understand different organization behaviors like punctuality, reporting, meeting deadlines, teamwork, socializing and the ins and outs of the corporate world.

As an intern you will practically experience the environment you will be surrounded with and you will be way ahead in displaying the right behavior in your future company. There are great chances that the company you are doing your internship in might hire you as a full time employee if you are a great performer.

Internships really helpyou to socialize, enhance your skills, build your confidence and enhance your thinking abilities. Determine the right company for your internship, show gratitude, be open to feedback and learning and feel confident. Internships can prove extremely valuable in your career path. Therefore, it is important that you choose wisely and give a hundred percent as an intern.
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