CAREER CONNECT PREPARES YOU
Exploring Internships Committing to an internship can give you an edge over other graduate applicants; on top of giving you the chance to gain valuable experience, it is also an opportunity for you to develop the skills and qualities employers look out for.
Benefits of committing to an internship
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Boost your employability
An internship exposes you to the working world and gives you a chance to see how things work in a corporate setting. With an internship under your belt, you can also demonstrate the relevant skills and knowledge acquired beyond the classroom to prospective employers. Moreover, in the new normal and present economic climate, employers are on the lookout for candidates who stand out, are adaptable and able contribute. Internships can also set you apart from other applicants who do not have one under their belts.
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Better understanding of yourself
Internships are the perfect avenue for you to experience the industry of your interest and find out if you can see yourself in that line of work upon graduation. Internships can also help you gauge your abilities and working style, and help you realise how you can further improve your skills. This preview of the industry of your choice may help you better manage your expectations when you transition into the working world too.
Connect to your chosen career
Employers often use internships and work placements as means to attract talents and later convert them to full-time graduate hires. So, during an internship, try your best to shine! An internship in your chosen industry will not only help you grow your network of professional contacts – which can come in handy in the future – but may also give you an insider’s perspective into the industry.
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