How Can an Internship Help You?

"Nothing ever becomes REAL until it is experienced." -John Keats

Internships have become an important part of a college student's education. Through internships students gain experience in different fields, test career interests, establish contacts that can assist with networking, and receive letters of recommendation from professionals in the field. Internships can make a sizable contribution to every student's resume.

In addition to these benefits, internships act as a way for students to gain experience without committing themselves permanently to a specific field. It is common for students to major in a particular area of study, but then, having done an internship in that field, decide the field is not right for them. Internships allow students who do not know exactly what they want to do to, work in different fields with the hope of finding a job they really enjoy. For other students internships confirm their interest in a particular course of study and reinforce their career goals.

As you continue to work toward achieving your degree at Hofstra University it is important to remember that just having a degree is no longer sufficient in and of itself to secure a full-time job after graduation. Setting career goals and gaining experience while in school through internships gives students the competitive edge over other students when seeking a full-time job after graduation. Many employers give preference in hiring to students who have previous internship experience in their respective industries.

In today's competitive job market it is essential that you gain career skills and make the most of your time at Hofstra University. Internships provide you with this opportunity.