Work experience helps you develop good work habits, qualities sought by every employer regardless of the job. Employers want graduates who are responsible, reliable, flexible, dependable, self- motivated, and productive. They also value employees who can adapt to change and various work environments. Through summer or part-time work you can get a good work orientation, and at the end of your assignment, you will have your supervisor's reference to use for future employment. Learn by doing.
Employers view career-related experience as an important prerequisite for employment.
An internship, co-op, or field training will be a great asset when you are job hunting. Practical experiences allow you to apply what you learned in the classroom and to strengthen your skills. As you work with other professionals, you will learn the little things that make big differences in the work place. Develop your communication skills. Employers rate communication skills as the foremost quality new hires can possess.