So you’re in your penultimate year year at uni, everything’s ticking along fine but what are you going to do after your degree is done or even this summer? This time last year I was in the same position, but I had always known I wanted to do an internship so I set about applying! Today I’m going to give you ten reasons why you should do the same!
- It gets your CV updated! – No matter what the outcome, applying gets you off your bum and updating your CV as it’s crucial for your application!
- It makes you realise your skills – Applications always ask probing questions so it makes you realise quite how good you actually are!
- Money! – Most internships are paid now and at pretty good salaries too! I earned about £2,500 for 6 weeks this year which was a lovely little bonus!
- Interview experience – Even if the application is unsuccessful, interview and application practice is vital for your future career and there is definitely no harm in trying!
- It makes you think about your career more – It really makes you think about what path you might like to go down in the future as you have to search for specific roles rather than just be lead down a particular route.
- You get to network – Throughout the application process you will network with some big names in the company. No matter what, that is valuable and it’s a great opportunity to ask questions about the industry you’re going into.
- Internships often lead to jobs – Want to take some of the pressure off in final year? Get applying! My internship had a 97% success rate in interns getting job offers after. It has taken so much weight off of my shoulders and I’m so glad I applied!
- Try a role out for size – Who really knows what they want to do?! I applied for an audit internship and I wasn’t a fan of the work. However, I discovered I had an interest in Tax and was able to try out the role during the 6 weeks too. I would have always applied for an audit graduate job if I hadn’t tried it out so I am so glad I did!
- All the work clothes! – Think of all the snazzy outfits you’ll get to wear during your time there or even just throughout the interview process! I loved this part! It made me feel like a proper adult!
- They’re so fun – I thoroughly enjoyed everything from the interview process to the entire six weeks themselves. It is honestly one of the best things I’ve done and I would recommend it to everyone!
So what are you waiting for?! Find some companies you are interested, think about all your skills and get applying! I guarantee you won’t regret it!
Much Love
xoxo
Great post! I am in my penultimate year so I am currently in the process of thinking about internships for the Summer! I’ve always said I would get one for the Summer so hopefully I can find something as they definitely are such a good thing to have! I have heard so many times from people that having an internship is so vital for getting a job in future! I have actually just started an internship during my uni term and it is so exciting, definitely gets me thinking more about what I want in the future!
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Thank you! I had so much fun on mine and really got an idea of what I wanted to do with my career! What course are you doing?
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No bother! Thats so good! I’ve only just started my term time internship as I said and its already making me think about things! I am doing Business although hope to specialise in Marketing!
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