why are internship important for students?
350209
Internships allow the student to EXPERIENCE what he/she has previously only read about.  Very very important.  This not only is one of the best ways to learn how to perform your job, but it can save you years of misery.  (I wish I'd paid attention to my dislike of my chosen career.  I was very unhappy in my internship, but I continued anyway.)
253620
call different offices or stop by and drop off you resume telling them you are interested in an internship if they have one
251891
Even with a concentration in marketing, the number of jobs you would be qualified for are too numerous to list here.  Anything related to services, like insurance, financial planning, banking, are available.  If you can intern with a couple of firms during your summers, you can get great experience and learn what fields you like and which ones you don't.
775756
Advantages...\n-a chance for higher salaries\n-be around all types of people (opens your mind to new things)\n-increase your career and future opportunities\n-gain much more knowledge\n-greater sense of responsibilities\n-enjoy your young adult life\n\nDisadvantages:\n-does not guarantee success\n-costs too much\n\nI think college is a good way to really learn about yourself and to learn about other people.  But the career opportunities is up to you, if you intern or study abroad, you have a greater chance at getting a great job upon graduation.  I think it's a good opportunity,  but go with your heart.  I thought college was worth it, even though Im doing something totally different than what I graduated in.
830433
Yes, it is a fantastic idea. It gives you experience in the field and can look great on the resume. Besides, a lot of employers are interested in experienced individuals unless you go through the career services office or job fairs at the college. Also, if you are interested in working at a job while in college, the best thing you could do for your career is to work in the field in some capacity.
127831
from what I know, the Co-op office in school is where you go for help finding a job, they usually prep you on how to make a resume, tweak it, and then find internships with stipends or actual jobs for you to work at. Normally, you get an elective credit for working X amount of hours per semester.
679020
Yes, call up companies that you are interested in working for and this will likely produce better results than sending out hundreds of resumes.  There might be some listings on Monster.com and the others, but most of those are for full-time positions.  There are a few internships.\n\nIf you're still in school, your school may have some listings available, although it's getting a bit late for this summer.\n\nIf you don't need the money, you might offer to work the intership for free.  Since it's basically no risk for them, it might be a bit easier to get one.  Then, later on, you'll have some work experience, which helps to secure a better job in the future.
566829
Yeah but depends on the situation... for example take me, im a college student looking at the moment for a place to do an internship 'cause its required for me to graduate. But since i havent found one yet, im trying to get a job at a call center for a credit card company... way out of my career path, i studied industrial engineering. But since im doing nothing, just eating and sleeping and waisting my time, why shouldnt i take the job... So it all depends on the situation, if u really need the money then yes, meanwhile look in other places in which u might be interested and apply to them.
448906
Depends what it's for. I'm an intern and I have been since I was 18.... I am in magazines.\n\nCan you contact the place where you want an internship and ask them? I think it would vary from place to place. Can imagine people taking on people who are still at school as interns, though...?
366547
To show them the opportunities they'll have in life if they attend an elite college. This will help because elite colleges give lots of importance to the curriculum of the student, specially AP courses. Telling them the opportunities they might achieve in an Ivy or Elite college, might help.
560247
Intern normally don't get paid because the positions are reserved for people who has no experience. Maybe you should look for a job if you have experience.
1051917
I believe it is to add more value to your resume. The job market is getting more competitive by the day so anything that adds value to your resume is worth doing. Also, it shows to the employer that you're a well-rounded individual. For example, your major may be computer science and you may have a minor in business. Very useful as it shows that you can understand most aspects of the company.
1129586
None or very little.  Most interships are unpaid, although some companies will pay an intern a very, very small wage called a stipend.
459585
what sort of career are you thinking of, places such as veterinarians, farms, or stables occasionally take on volunteers, usually for mucking out , or cleaning cages. If there is an animal sanctuary or voluntary organisation that works with animals (rescue) near you they will probably welcome you helping out (unpaid). Unpaid or voluntary work is still good work experience for a student, it shows that you are committed to your career choice.
220458
'Somebody's' answer was much like mine sorta...\nto being a student u have to be urself if you have an interest in something go for it! the whole world is a school and everyone living on it are the students. People are learning new things everyday, from, how to grow food the right way in order to produce the food to feed their families and other places around the world, to kids learning how to swing on the monkey bars without falling off; and learning how to use technology that may have eluded people for years.
596372
are you talking about school coop programs.  if so, they are a good idea especially if you can gain some experience in a field that  you are interested in or are planning to enter after graduation.  coops give you the ability to see what a day to day existitance inthat field is like.  it also quickly lets you decide if you want to be in that field with little loss to yourself.
937517
Hi, many people tihnk that they are not important but they are. my friend in college broke boths her arms in our GCSE's and she couldnt do the propper exam so they took her mock exam, they only do this is special circumstances, i.e you have learning difficulites, you are not there for the exam, and not not if you were ill with a cold, if you were in hospital and can prove this, so yes they are important, especially if you want to get into college. My college is good becasue they help you if you carnt meet the grades they want .\n\nThey also help the school and teachers to determin what tier paper you do, there is no point in someone who got a U in a subject being entered in for the higher tier paper is there?\n\ngood luck in your mocks.