Internships are distinct from jobs obtained primarily for economic reasons. The purpose of an internship is to bridge the gap between what is learned in the classroom and the actual world of work.
Internships provide a way to explore a particular field of interest.
It can give you an idea about the kinds of things you like to do and whether you would be happy in that type of job. Certain careers, such as Advertising, Public Relations, and Human Resources, require an internship before you will even be considered for a full-time, permanent job. Internships also provide the opportunity for valuable skill building in such areas as organization, problem solving and communications. Skills developed during an internship can strengthen your candidacy when you are job-hunting or applying to graduate school. If you are looking for a summer internship, it makes sense to start this process in the fall semester.