When students have an internship on their resume, it really separates them from those who have not had one. I would also advise students to seek an internship in the industry that interests them, along with considering their career goal. That will really help them to become more successful at the internship and to possibly stay longer at the internship site. It allows the student to become familiar with the firm as well as the policies and procedures of that firm as well. Students with internships on their resume have demonstrated that they are doing something to get ahead, have demonstrated initiative and that is impressive.
Internships open the doors to job opportunities.
Our firm does much of our hiring from interns.