Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Why do an Internship?

Here are three great reasons to do an internship:

1.  Gain Work Experience: First and foremost, internships and co-ops help you gain experience. Classroom knowledge is important and makes you competitive for internships, but practical knowledge in an industry is what attracts employers. Think of it this way: who gives you more bang for your buck – a recent graduate with little to no experience or one with three or four solid internships on their resume?

2.  Decide if a Field is Right for You: You can research the industry, but there is no more effective way of finding out if you like something than actually doing it. You also get all of your questions answered by industry professionals while being immersed in the field.

3.  Develop your Resume and Build Confidence: A robust application (often a resume and cover letter) and a powerful interview are ultimately what set successful candidates apart in the job search process. Internships help you prepare both by giving you the experience and skills to build a strong resume and the confidence to give an outstanding interview. When you discuss your knowledge, skills and abilities, you will speak from experience, not conjecture.


The Engineering Career Week is coming up on January 29-31st.  Check HERE for a schedule of events.

More reasons for doing an internships can be found here : http://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/students/internships/whyintern.htm

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