What is an internship?

As students, one might simply focus on attending and passing class with the highest grade possible. Students might just want to enjoy the extracurricular activities and events offered at school. Maybe their current concern is what to wear for prom or their college formal or just how well did they study for their midterms. However, there will be a point where one must think about their future careers, and it’s best to take action now to prepare for it. A great way to start is by participating in internships.

An internship is an opportunity that allows you to gain professional experience related to one’s specialization or career interest. Internships allow you to utilize and master the knowledge gained through schooling in the real world. Internships normally last around 10 to 12 weeks or a whole academic semester depending on the program. They can either be part-time or full-time, as well as paid or unpaid. Nevertheless, any kind of internship is a great starting point to your career path.

An internship is an opportunity that allows you to gain professional experience related to one’s specialization or career interest. Internships allow you to utilize and master the knowledge gained through schooling in the real world. Internships normally last around 10 to 12 weeks or a whole academic semester depending on the program. They can either be part-time or full-time, as well as paid or unpaid. Nevertheless, any kind of internship is a great starting point to your career path.

Why are internships important?

Internships allow students to gain experience over the career or industry they are specializing in.  They can even help students determine if their current field of study is right for them.  Internships offer an opportunity to refine soft skills like communication, teamwork, and leadership, while also allowing you to gain hard skills. Such refinement and accumulation of skills will increase your marketability and enhance your resume. They also serve as an opportunity to network, meet mentors, and maintain professional connections before graduation. Internships can even allow students to gain both work experience and college credit simultaneously, which is a 2-in-1 deal that students should not miss out on!

Looking for an internship?

Are you looking for an internship but don’t know where to start? There are many ways one can look for internships. You can look within your connections and ask about any opportunities they know of. The career center at your college can help you with the search process, application, resume, and cover letter. Websites like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Handshake can also help find the perfect opportunity based on your preferences.

Our intern program at TLT-Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, Inc. grants students the opportunity to gain professional experience through projects, collaborative feedback, networking, and team meetings. TLT-Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, Inc. offers remote internships with flexible schedules in various departments. Applications for Fall 2022 start July 18, 2022.  Learn more about these opportunities at TLT Leading Leaders Intern Program – (tltleaders.org).