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Why intern?
Some academic departments require their students to participate in an internship. If your department does not require an internship, you should still consider one. Here are just a few ways an internship can help you:
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Explore career options related to your interest, values, skills, and personality
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Gain professional skills and self-confidence
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Gather insight into a particular industry or organizational culture
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Develop related work experience and apply classroom learning
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Establish connections and build a network of contacts
Quick Stats...
- On average, more than 72.7% of students were offered a job after completing their internship.
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42% of employers offer higher starting salaries to new college graduates who have interned.
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2/3 of employers of college grads said they paid those who had internship experience about 9% more than those that did not intern.
Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers