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The Importance of Internships

So you think because you are graduating from a top private university you will get a job without a problem, right? Think again. With this economy, some top graduates of Harvard can't even get a job. Ok ok, maybe they will. But what about us? The people who did not have the opportunity to go to Harvard can get great jobs, too. But how do we get jobs after graduating? More and more employers say real world experience is the key to getting a job. So how do you get real world experience? I have one word for ya: Internship.

Internships are one of the best ways for college students to get that experience. So I know what you’re thinking, Oh, I get an internship and I run errands for people all day and get them coffee, nothing but grunt work, right? Not entirely. Think of it this way. You might get to assist an ad agency with a commercial, or write for a web site or a broadcasting station or even learn behind the scenes activities of running a corporation. Whatever you do, no matter how small, you will get an inside look at a real life job, giving you an edge during job hunting. The idea of an internship is looking better isn't it? And in the words of George Bush or Porky Pig, that's not all, folks. Here are some other reasons to get an internship.

Not only do you get hands on experience in an office setting and become part of a team, but you will also gain a valuable knowledge in your field of study. For example, I bet Sean P Diddy Combs internship for the New York-based Uptown Records gave him an opportunity to sharpen his quality of work and enhance some of his habits, right? By working in an office setting you can put to work all the knowledge you learned in a classroom and improve on your oral and written communication and leadership skills.

Internships also give you the opportunity to gain some self-confidence. Figure out what your strengths are and really shine. It is also a good time to identify your weaknesses so they too can become stronger. In fact, in the GrooveJob.com interview section there is a list of possible questions asked by the interviewer. Question number three asks, what’s your greatest strength? The advice on how to answer that is easy, the idea is not to just talk about your strengths--relate it to the position. There is a bunch of great advice on the GrooveJob.com website, fish around and take notes that are what I did when I applied for this internship.

College is an amazing place to learn self-reliance and independence. An internship is a great place to use those qualities. At the same time, college is a great place for procrastination. Let’s not deny it, most of my friends cannot get a paper done unless they start the day before it is due (not a good habit to get into- but it works). An internship will help you get back that motivation that you might have thrown out the third-story dorm window you live in.

Earlier I said an internship is a great opportunity to improve oral and written communication skills. This is important because most of us are not used to interacting with a diverse population. You might meet lawyers, police officers, politicians, extremely rich people, not so rich people, hippies, rock stars, circus folk, teachers, and even other interns. Each person might be different in their language, their personality, and their profession. Interacting with people will teach you more about real world experiences faster than anything.

The last thing I would like to talk about is your ability to really let your career begin at this point. Just think, no more classes, no more papers to write, no more tests to study for. This is it, how exciting! Look at this as an opportunity to work with the company full-time after the completion of the internship. Even if you do not work with that particular company, think of all the networking you can accomplish and all of the contacts you will meet. Focus on gaining an edge and keeping yourself in the job market. Keep in mind of how this is a chance to build your resume. Think of how this is, more than anything, an experience or just one milestone in your life. In an e-mail from Dr. Randall Hansen, he said to me, "an internship... it is often a great experience, it helps you decide your major/career path, and employers love to see a resume with internships on it."

So look out your window and locate that motivation that you threw out so long ago. It might be on a cloud or the rooftop of another house or it might even have landed on your window sill. Once you found it, hold on to it really tight and start your search for the perfect internship for you

And do not worry; I am not leaving you hangin. You are probably wondering how to take the first step. Well, ever heard of GrooveJob.com? It's obviously the best web site out there! But check out Pursueasia.com. At this site you will find information that's just right for you.

You can also visit:

CVTips.com     - They have lots of articles on internships and career guidance

There are some other places, as well. Check out the Career Center at your school or even in individual departments. Ask around. There are also Job Fairs that introduce you to a number of companies. Just as you are looking for them, they are looking for you. So why are you still reading? Go get yourself some coffee, because it might be the last time you get it for yourself and begin your search.

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I Love My Internship! Now What?

Several weeks ago, I wrote about what to do if you hate your internship. As summer winds down and students roll off internships and head back to school, I thought it appropriate to offer some advice for those who are having a good internship experience. Why is that needed? Because it's just as important to zero in on what you like about your internship -- and what that might mean for the future -- as it is to determine what you dislike.

I encourage interns to think analytically about their internship experience because this helps them articulate to future employers what they did and learned during the internship. If all you can do is say you had an "amazing" internship last summer, without providing any specifics about what was so amazing and why, it does little besides indicate an uninformed passion.

A former student of mine once gushed about his cool summer internship at an event promotion company, while being surprisingly light on the details of what he did. It was abundantly clear that he enjoyed his time there, but I pushed him to think harder about the experience. "Free concert tickets," is a nice benefit of working in music promotion, not a reason for someone to hire you in the first place. I urged him to tell future employers about what he specifically learned about event promotion and management, including any special projects (developing relationships with local businesses to promote music events), and particular leadership responsibilities he demonstrated (coordinating a team of interns to do street publicity). In this way, he was able to showcase his accomplishments and interest much more impressively.

So, how do you think critically about your experience? Asking yourself the following three questions about why you liked it can be a good start.

Was it the culture?

Perhaps it was a fast-paced, dynamic environment or everything was new and exciting. Did you genuinely enjoy the internship, or were you mainly pleased to have a break from classes? Was it hands-on or theoretical work? Did they have a training program? After asking yourself those questions, conduct research to determine if those things are endemic to the industry.

One way to gain some perspective is to consider whether you enjoyed that 10-week experience enough to seek out additional opportunities. In my work with students, many times the answer is yes, but occasionally former interns are prompted to realize that they are enamored by the novelty of the experience, rather than interested in pursuing it further.

Was it the people?

Consider those you worked with during your internship and the impact they had on your experience. Perhaps you were paired with a mentor who was knowledgeable and helped guide your work. Maybe there was an intern "culture," and you were around other people your own age. It could be that you liked the internship in part because you enjoy supporting a specific product or promoting a particular cause in a team environment. Think about other people at the organization besides your fellow interns. How did they seem to you? Did they appear to enjoy their work or the field in general?

While it's generally a good thing to like the people you work with, it's important to consider the broader set of colleagues you're likely to have. Again, do some networking with people in the organization to determine if the attitudes and behaviors you experienced are present in the rest of the organization or elsewhere in the field. While not everyone you encounter is going to be a clone of your 20-year-old self, you should look at the professional behavior of people who have been in the field for some time to see if that might be a fit for you going forward.

Was it the work?

Perhaps you discovered an interest in working with a particular population such as at-risk youth, ESL learners, or geriatrics. Or, you developed an ability to write for a particular audience, e.g. sports fans, political junkies, and pop culture mavens. Maybe you gained a great deal of practical knowledge or experience in your academic field or area of interest by disseminating research information through social media, determining pricing and marketing techniques for organic produce, or documenting the maintenance protocols for alternative energy equipment use by a brewery. Whatever the case, it's important to identify the specific tasks (data collection, research, and writing, helping others, communication with internal or external clients) that you did (and what percentage of the work they entailed). This will help you identify better prospects for your interests and skills in the next internship or job you pursue.

Next Steps

After your internship, stay in touch with people from your workplace. So many students fail to take their supervisors up on offers of recommendations, contacts or advice after they finish their internship. These same students become increasingly reluctant to reach out the closer graduation looms. It doesn't take much to develop a LinkedIn profile to stay connected with colleagues -- and that's how you should think of them -- at a previous internship.

And, if your former colleagues are not on LinkedIn, it's still possible to send an email once a semester mentioning what you're studying currently and asking to touch base about future opportunities in the industry as you approach the end of your college career. Both of these actions help you grow your network, indicate your communication skills and demonstrate your ongoing interest in the profession. Don't let a great internship be an isolated experience -- use it as a springboard to building your career.

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Know what you want, plan ahead to land internship

When is the best time for a college student to land an internship? Anytime they can get one! The tougher question, however, is how should the student go about finding an internship. Many students rely on their college career center, which may be fine for those attending a large university where internship opportunities abound. But most students will need to extend themselves beyond the offerings of the career center. Students looking for an internship must first decide on a goal for the internship. Do you want an internship in a Spanish-speaking country? Are you looking for exposure to forensic accounting? Will you go anyplace that will pay a high salary? Or maybe you will go anyplace that will hire you for free, just to acquire specific experience and get college credits. Once you know the kind of internship you want, create a resume that focuses your experience, skills and interests directly to that. A resume that is targeted to a specific kind of internship will attract more attention, and if you use one of the many job-posting sites dedicated to internships, your resume will stand out. Attending professional association meetings can be exceptionally fruitful. I recently talked with a young woman who attended a single meeting of a local chapter of a professional association for her field of study. She was poised and able to network, so she walked out of there with a handful of business cards of professionals who wanted to help her. She soon had multiple opportunities for internships. Search the Internet for employers who are in line with your career aspirations. Reach out directly via email or hard-copy letter. A personal email or letter is hard to ignore. Even if they don't have an internship opening, they might suggest other employers or give you a contact name. Prepare yourself for interviews by rehearsing your answers out loud. You can expect to be asked why you are interested in doing this internship, why you are interested in this employer, how you behave on the job, what is one thing you are working to improve, what differentiates you from other candidates. Giving a thoughtful and sincere explanation of how you differ from other candidates will score big with interviewers. Your answer should relate directly to what they need, such as: • You need someone who has technical know-how, and I was the only student in my Systems Architecture class to get an “A.” • You indicated you want someone who can learn fast. In my part-time job on campus, which I started in my freshman year, my supervisor had open heart surgery my first week on the job, so I had to learn a lot and fast. When he returned to work, he thanked me for working well on my own and said he hoped he could keep me on board all four years. • This is an internship that requires working with people in a variety of disciplines. That takes tact and diplomacy. I've learned those skills from my parents, both of whom work in international relations jobs for the federal government. Above all, articulate why you are excited about the internship and employer. Employers want to hire people who are as enthusiastic about them as they are about you. For a summer internship, start the job-search process right now, as it usually takes a few months to land an internship. And if for any reason you don't land an internship, use these same tactics to land a summer job. You won't get college credits, but if you want, you can still learn a lot on any job. Source- triblive.com For further assistance related to Internship related queries in India, Dubai or Singapore, please visit   : http://www.pursueasia.com

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Top tips for interns: 5 things you need to know

Many undergraduates, who are doing their internship today, take their job training too lightly. Based on my observations, a majority of today’s interns do not understand the importance of job training and how it helps to shape their future in the working world.

Based on my experience, many interns have a hard time digesting that their internship period is not a time-off from books and assignment. Internship is also about the perception that they build among professionals towards the institution they represent.

I remember my internship with one of our local terrestrial television stations. I remember that I worked an average of 10 hours a day, did graveyard shifts, paid peanuts (or almost free) to learn and grasp the experience that the station offered. From photocopying hundreds and hundreds of pages of all sorts of forms, becoming tea lady to producing my very own promo and putting it up on air within that three months of internship period was such a fulfilling and eye-opening experience for me. I can say that my internship had better prepared me to face the real world of TV broadcasting.

Now that I am in the position of consistently on the lookout for those trainees myself, I would say in the last 15 years, getting good interns is almost like looking for a needle in a haystack.

I am not trying to be self-righteous here by writing this article, but I am merely sharing some tips on what interns can do to make the most out of their internship and at the same time build their confidence in the real world of working.

Take the job seriously

Interns need to remember that the world does not revolve around them (no matter how much they believe so) and that the work and contribution they give will have an impact on the organization. So in order for the employer to take them seriously, the interns must take the job seriously, even if it is about buying that masala tea with less sugar for their respective manager.

Be matured, punctual and don’t skive

Tardiness and truancy is a major turn-off for most organizations. So, when the company wants you to work 10 hours a day, you work 10 hours a day. Or more. And if you have to go off for emergency or family holidays, be professional about it and send a formal application. Don’t go around telling your manager to call your dad or mom for further explanation. Remember: It is work and not high school.

Good time management equals to good interns

Interns have quite a list of things on their plate. So, manage your time properly. It is important to be organized and meet deadlines. If you feel like you have nothing much to do, always ask around for things that you can do - no one likes a person who sits around and does nothing.

Communicate and socialize

Soft skills are important to score that internship. When you are almost at the end of your internship and you hardly know anybody in the office, like the woman who sits across to you at the same cubicle, then you should reflect your purpose of being.

There are no silly questions; just silly answers

ask away if you have the slightest concern or queries about the job. An intern must always be willing to step out of comfort zone and have genuine interest about the job. And be prepared when you are asked about the job. Do not give away silly answers.

All of the above are written based on my personal experience working with numerous interns. To me, the most important thing about completing your internship with flying colors is to have the right and positive attitude.

Once you have proven that you are able to project professionalism with humility, hard work and respect towards one and all, who knows, your internship might just land you the right job that you have always dream of.

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India Internship Program-PursueAsia

India is one of the world's growing economies. India has a diverse culture and a good geographical position. Regardless of religion, race, and colorit has the place for all. Before gaining independence also, India had a lot of potential for business. The agriculture, export, tourism, and mining are famous since a far beyond era. The textile industry is well-developed, many countries visit to study the process. The labor is cheap so many of the textile companies have set up profitable factories to get huge production for imports. Another industry which is flourishing is the Information technology and service industry. Many BPO of multinational companies has been established in metropolitan cities and are creating huge revenues for the country. IT outsourcing is a prominent business now in a service industry. Huge requirements for skilled IT professionals in the world are fulfilled by India. As India has good relations with almost all the countries of the world it becomes easier for people to come here and work. India is fast changing, construction and Infrastructure are at par with any developed nation .Students from all good universities are opting for further studies and research and development work in India. Indian ports are world famous and lot of trade happens here many startup's and multinational companies of logistic and supply chain are opening their offices in India and lot of jobs have been created so far.Internships done from these companies provide good work experience and detailed knowledge of the process. India has a diverse culture so here is lot see and observe so tourism industry is also flourishing. The ancient crafts, traditions and flavorful food attract people to come at least once and visit India. PursueAsia is one such company which has a good presence in India from past few years and it is offering competent Internship programs in almost all sectors of work whether it’s engineering, textile, tourism, fashion designing or management. The company arranges good arrival and accommodation facilities to the students and places them to metropolitan cities of the country which has all modern facilities and the open work culture.Internships done from India has a global acknowledgment too! For further assistance related to Internship related queries in India, Dubai or Singapore, please visit   : http://www.pursueasia.com

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5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs Interns

Internships are a great way to build your company’s talent pipeline and boost employee engagement. Company internships range from hosting a few interns to structuring a large-scale program that usually involves partner organizations. Regardless of business size or the industry, developing a great internship model doesn’t cost a lot of money. Here are 5 key business benefits of internships: 1. Cost-effective Talent Development. Internships allow employers to “try before they buy.” Employers can evaluate potential job candidates, both for performance and cultural fit, before making a full-time offer. This also creates a talent pipeline with more qualified and motivated workers. 2. Increased Retention. Internships increase retention among newly hired and existing employees by developing more loyal, fulfilled workers. 3. Stronger Community Impact. Internships allow you to boost visibility with your community, consumers, future leaders, and potential talent. Interns can be brand advocates that spread the word about your product to other young, in-touch consumers—for free! 4. Enhanced Employee Engagement. Offering internships provides management experience for employees who do not have direct reports. This ultimately strengthens employee satisfaction and morale. 5. New Perspectives/Diversity of Thought. Interns bring in new perspectives that challenge “the way we have always done it.” Interns aren’t afraid to question processes and are good at providing fresh ideas and solutions. Internships are also a low-cost way to reap high rewards. Whether you are just getting started or already have an internship program, every internship opportunity that you develop is a win for both your business and the young adults. “We’ve set it up so they can generate value as quickly as possible for the organization. If it’s strictly a cost center, it’s not going to be something really productive for the company. These young people are very computer-literate and provide value in ways you would not expect.” Source- forbes.com For further assistance related to Internship related queries in India, Dubai or Singapore, please visit   : http://www.pursueasia.com