Thesavvyintern http://www.thesavvyintern.com Getting a Foot in the Door Thu, 10 May 2012 13:44:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Benefits of Interns http://www.thesavvyintern.com/benefits-of-interns http://www.thesavvyintern.com/benefits-of-interns#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 13:37:58 +0000 pattysheffield http://www.thesavvyintern.com/?p=5 No matter what industry one wants to ultimately get a job and succeed in, starting off as an intern is often a great way forward. Without experience in one’s chosen field, it is virtually impossible to get a job.  One is often mistaken into thinking that since they have studied a certain area and have the qualifications in the field, they will be able to walk into a job.  But this is not the case.  Many companies require experience and that is exactly what taking on an internship gives the person looking for a job.

Once one has held an internship position for a while and has a good reference from the company, they have more to offer a potential employer.  They have not just studied the subject – they have worked in the industry.  As well, if they have done well at their internship position, they may even be offered a full-time position there.  Or, if there is not a position available at the time, when one does come up, the employer may contact the person who already knows a bit about the company from their internship and offer them a full-time position.

Becoming a savvy intern is thus well-advised for someone new to their industry who wants to gain experience in the field and ultimately succeed in it.

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