An Internship is a work-related learning experience for individuals who wish to develop hands on work experience in a certain occupational field. Most internships are temporary assignments that last approximately three to six months.

What are some advantages of Internships?

• An internship is an excellent way to determine if the industry and the profession is the best career option to pursue. Interns gain practical work experience in a field that they intend to pursue.
• Internships help individuals to combine theory with practical work experience.
• Internships help develop professional work habits; provide an understanding of corporate cultures, give an opportunity to analyze international business settings, offer platforms to compare differences in work styles.
• Internships may present potential for an offer of full time employment. For students or fresh graduates, having this work experience on their resume can be the best way to get the foot in the door. Many companies hire their interns as full time employees after the internship has been completed successfully.
• Networking is probably one of the most significant advantages interns may have.