Why You Should Participate in an Internship
According to one Washington source, in 2006, 250,000 university graduates couldn’t find employment, and 18 percent of the ones who were hired, were stuck with jobs below college-level. Over 30 percent of graduates had to settle for positions that were not in their fields.
The explanation for this frustrating problem can be traced to simple mathematics; there are more job seekers with college degrees than appropriate openings for the nation’s most qualified individuals. This imbalance has characterized the job market for the past ten years, and no sign of improvement appears to be on the horizon.
In today’s global marketplace, employers can choose the most gifted candidates from anywhere on earth, and even graduate degrees no longer insure prime positions. One old adage stills seems to be true: “you can’t get a job without experience, but you won’t gain experience until you have a job.”
The right internship can lead to opportunities upon graduation.
If a company or organization invests time and energy in training you, employers will be tempted to hire you if you excel in the internship. An internship is an opportunity to distinguish yourself from the average college graduate, enrich your resume, test an interest, and get a head-start on your professional future.
Often, students aren't sure which career path to follow. Internships also provide a way for you to explore a particular profession before it's too late. You can learn about new fields and compare experiences with other students whose choices differ from yours.
- Why Washington, DC?
- Why UM’s Washington Internship Experience?
- Where Can I Intern?
- Where Will I live?
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