STUDENT’S VOICE
How an Internship Can Land Your Foot in the Door
Benefits of an Internship
Nathainail Bashir, SA-8101
nb7v3@mst.edu
I’m Nathainail Bashir, Geotechnical intern here at Hillis- Carnes Engineering Associates and a PhD student in Geological Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. I’m here to provide you an inside look at internship experi- ences. As a graduate student in Missouri S&T this is my 3rd internship in the industry and every internship has brought me experiences which cannot be overstated. Today, employers prefer those fresh graduates who have multiple internship
A networking opportunity. Internships give you a chance to attend company meetings and events. By meeting and com- municating with the professionals, you not only learn the do’s and don’ts of communication in a professional environment but you also make new connections. Personally, my internships have introduced me to many useful resources; I have met a variety of professionals in my field just because I participated in those valuable events and meetings.
Resume builder. Being a col- lege student the importance of a great resume cannot be denied. In the absence of a solid resume, it can be really challenging for someone to be considered for a position in industry. And without any experience how can you have a strong resume? Internships pro- vide you an opportunity to build experience as a student and stand out as a recent graduate.
A foundation for the future career. Internships provide you with the essential components you require to build your career. Working as an intern, you have the opportunity to impress prob- able future supervisors and
experiences under their belt. Being a fresh college graduate, you may have an eye-catching cover letter, a 4.0 grade point average and complimentary recommendations, but if one important piece of information – your internship - is missing from your resume, good luck finding a position in industry! Internships not only give you a chance to put your foot in the door with a potential employer and make your resume look good, but internships have some other advantages as well:
The possibility to “test drive” a career (Would I be comfort- able in the field or office?)
mentors. Research has shown that 85% of employers use internships as a recruitment tool to test out future employees and in many cases, companies hire interns after graduation.
Therefore, now’s the time to make an investment in your career and consider becoming an intern. The plan to do an internship can be a perfect practice for finding a job. Above all, internships could very well be a gateway for you to get a full-time position in that company.
With benefits for both employers and students, internships really are a win-win.
Terry Morse chosen as new CEO of NGWA Terry Morse has been selected as the incoming chief executive officer of the National Ground Water Association. He is the successor to Kevin McCray, CAE, who, after 22 years as CEO and 35 years in the groundwater industry, is retiring December 31, 2017.
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