This reinforcement hopefully results in better learning and greater motivation for you as a student and employee. A growing number of companies use internships as a means of recruiting new employees instead of the normal application and interview process. Internships provide employers an opportunity to view the abilities of candidates in a unique way. Often, companies hire their interns for full-time positions after graduation. Types of Internships Internships differ depending on individual department policy.
Students can obtain academic credit for internships.
The ideal time to participate in an internship is during your sophomore or junior year or during the summer following your sophomore or junior year. This enables you to test out a tentative career choice prior to seeking a full-time position upon graduation. After completing an internship, some students change their educational focus, or decide to explore other career opportunities. Other students are able to confirm their career choice and establish more specific educational and career goals. You will probably need to begin exploring internship opportunities within six months to a year before you plan to begin an internship.