Samantha
Do internships help me get into the industry?
I want to study Acting for film, television, and commercial. I want to know if internships are a strategic way to gain connections. #Womeninfilm
1 answer
Arianna Rodriguez
Arianna’s Answer
Hello Samantha,
Great question! Internships are a great way for you to get your "foot in the door". You will not only get valuable experience, but you will get to learn more about the industry and begin networking with individuals already working in the field. The majority of internships are unpaid, but there are internships in which if the company likes your work ethic it is possible for them to offer you a job or they recommend you to another company. Even if the internship doesn't lead to employment you will gain valuable knowledge, and you will be able to add it to your resume.
My recommendation is for your to do your research on the internship opportunities available. It is best to look for internships just before the start of the semester. I have found that it is a little more difficult to find internships during the semester. I also encourage you to visit your Career Service office at your school. They will be able to aid you in your search for an internship, and they can also provide you with some tips on the application and interview process.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Arianna
Arianna recommends the following next steps:
Internships are a great way to get experience in the line of work you hope to go into post-graduation. I highly recommend doing an internship as early on as your school allows. This will give you time to try to do multiple internships before graduating to see if it is what you want to truly go into, or it may give you insights to a different career path. It could also lead into a job after graduation which is great!
Cara Svoboda