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What is a good Internship?

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Jose one of the best things about internships (both paid and unpaid) is that they can lead to a full-time job with a company. In fact, the promise of landing a full-time job is one of the main reasons why students consider unpaid internships in the first place. The best way to find out if the company you’re considering interning with has a history of hiring interns is to ask directly. And if a company does frequently hire interns, they’ll usually tell you that during your interview. Choosing an internship is one of the most important decisions you can make during your time in college, and having as much information as possible will help you pick the right one. The key is to know what you want and work with potential employers to find the best fit. And if you want more advice, don’t be afraid to reach out to former interns or employees who are alums of your school. They’ll have the inside scoop on the companies you’re considering and be able to tell you what they got out of the experience. Students who have internships now may have a better sense of the many training opportunities available, whether in their own institutions or in other institutions. So make sure to take advantage of their collective knowledge, especially regarding the people you should contact.

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If you are already a student, your school can be your best source for the latest internship information and a strong supporter of your success. Go to your school’s website and type the word training in the search bar. You should be directed to some professional center and with some luck, you will find training listings. You can also go to the job center office in your school and talk to someone who can help you with your search.
Talk to family, friends, faculty, college advisors, and career counselors at your college’s professional services office about the type of training you want, when and where you want it. Contacting your college alumni and conducting media interviews can provide you with valuable information about career options and internships that you can pursue.
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Charles Yu’s Answer

Take internship as a trial and error experiment. When I was in college, I had no clue what I was going to do after graduation, so I tried out few different internship in various industries, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Teaching, NGO etc. Not every internship with turn out smooth, and to be honest you wont like every single internship. But that's good, because throughout the internship, you would start to get a sense of your own interest for future career, and then you can shift your focus in studying towards that direction in school.

Be brave at your internship, don't be shy to ask question, talk with people, and ask for advice. It is the people interaction that values the most from an internship. My advice is, take as much as internship as you can during your lower division, then you can get a clearer mind for your core module in upper division and enjoy college!

Good luck!
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Brendan’s Answer

A good internship is an opportunity to learn and grow within your professional career path and gives you a taste of how a career within a specific field might be like. As a student, I think it is important to explore an internship aligning with your specific interests and professional goals. Some opportunities may entail a large internship program while others maybe working with a smaller start up. You could be assigned to a main overarching project or a series of small tasks for a specific team. All different types of internships have their benefits however it is important to understand that the effort you put into an internship directly correlates what you will take out of the experience.
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nicole’s Answer

A good internship whether it is paid or unpaid is a good start to a career path. In fact, an internship is considered good if you feel like you learned something new, where you ask questions, and go into more depth in the related field. It is a good experience, and it can be a great exposure that will help you ask questions to experienced people in the field. An internship is considered good when you take advantage of the training and the experienced people that are working there.
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Hossam’s Answer

A great internship provides the knowledge and skills required to become successful in a specific career field. The most amazing internship experiences are those that prepare students for the work they hope to do after graduating from college. Employers seek employees who have the experience required to start out in a new field.

Employers also welcome new employees who have already had exposure to the field and understand the type of work they will be doing once they are hired. They spend a great deal of time and money on training their new employees, and they know that they can eliminate a lot of this time by hiring someone with previous knowledge and experience.
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Katherine’s Answer

A good internship is one that will give you an idea of what a potential career could like. The intern should feel supported by staff and given meaningful tasks/projects to gain experience in the field and learn new things. Ideally, a good internship is one where you are paid, though some fields like government may still only offer college credit. It was mentioned already but it's worth repeating that a good internship will have you taking advantage of the opportunities provided, whether it's additional training and getting to talk with those who have experience in the field. This can help you build relationships and gain a stronger understanding of what you're interested in and whether you'd like to pursue the career after school. Good luck!
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Soliman’s Answer

A good internship is one that gives you a push towards your dream job. It should expose you to different tasks of the job and see if this job matches your spirit and your dreams or not. It should give you a well-regarded employer name to put on your CV. A good internship should also allow and encourage you to take advantage of any training courses available during your training period.

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Cariad’s Answer

Hi Jose,
PwC has an interesting free program that can support you as you figure out your next steps.

I think these two ressource might specifically resonate with you:
Career Readiness curriculum- can help understand who you are, focus on where you want to go, and rethink how you approach the career search process
Mentoring program- where you can sign up for a small pod of collegiate peers and PwC professionals focused on building community and supporting you along your career journey.


Check out the website and see if any of it interests you:
https://accessyourpotential.pwc.com

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Check out the website and see if any of it interests you: https://accessyourpotential.pwc.com
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Mohamed’s Answer

A good internship is typically when it's undertaken by students or graduates looking to gain relevant skills and experience in a particular field.
Employers benefit from these placements because they often recruit employees from their best interns, who have known capabilities, thus saving time and money in the long run.
Accordingly, Internship became "GOOD" when, and only when, the employer find himself hunted the best caliper in the specified field on the internship.
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Yumi’s Answer

A good internship provides the knowledge and skills required to become successful in a specific career field. However, there is another very important element for a good internship. When you intern, many times the work that you are assigned to do is not necessarily what you would be excited to do. You may be asked to do data entry of large information that takes long time, etc. However, if you can get to know people at the firm and develop personal connections with people there (senior management, peer, HR staff, etc.), that will be an invaluable asset that you can gain from an internship and for your future.
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Miranda N.’s Answer

One that pays you. Some people will argue that the experience you gain in an internship is payment enough, but companies that won't pay you for your labor are showing you that they do not value their employees. Those are not values you want instilled at the start of your career! Besides, you have bills to pay now, and you'll have bills to pay when you start a full-time job. Valuing your own time and work is an important practice that will improve your ability to value your skills and promote yourself in the future.
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Mike’s Answer

Hi Jose! While I only have experience with one internship, in particular, I learned so much about who I am, who I want to be, and many other important life lessons that have served me well by participating in the Disney College Program. Even if you are not particularly into Disney, the experience of working at the Disney Parks, meeting people from all around the world, getting a glimpse into a variety of careers, and stepping outside of your comfort zone will shape you and will give you so many tools that will serve you well in into adulthood. If nothing else, the exposure and experience are a fun way to meet people, learn about yourself, and make lifelong memories. It changed my life and I couldn't recommend it enough!
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