Are internships worth it?
If you’re a college student with ears, you’ve probably heard everyone talking about internships. Either they already have one set up, or they desperately seek one, camping out in the career center between classes. So what’s the big deal? Shouldn’t a degree be enough to get a job after graduation? And isn’t an internship a lot of useless work for little or no pay? The pay issue is true — it’s difficult to find an internship that pays well, if at all. The degree part is different, though. It’s becoming harder and harder for college graduates to find work right out of college with nothing but a framed diploma. Most companies look for real world experience when hiring and the best way to get that experience is through an internship. Despite the low pay, internships are worth it in the long run if you want to get your foot in the door and figure out your future. Most peopl
If you’re a college student with ears, you’ve probably heard everyone talking about internships. Either they already have one set up, or they desperately seek one, camping out in the career center between classes. So what’s the big deal? Shouldn’t a degree be enough to get a job after graduation? And isn’t an internship a lot of useless work for little or no pay? The pay issue is true — it’s difficult to find an internship that pays well, if at all. The degree part is different, though. It’s becoming harder and harder for college graduates to find work right out of college with nothing but a framed diploma. Most companies look for real world experience when hiring and the best way to get that experience is through an internship. Despite the low pay, internships are worth it in the long run if you want to get your foot in the door and figure out your future. Most peopl
