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Reasons to Consider an Internship or Co-op

A 2006 study conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that overall, employers extended job offers to more than 70 percent of their interns – emphasizing the important role that internships play in your future.
Internships and Co-Ops integrate your academic learning into real world experience. It is generally a low risk way to explore career options that you are considering. Employers may not assume that you have all the skills to perform the job, but agree to mentor and train you, and assist with your development. They are highly recommended for all undergraduate students, and are particularly important for those students whose major course of study does not directly relate to a specific career field.

Here are the Top Ten Reasons to Consider an Internship or Co-op position!

It’s the single best way to secure a full-time job with your employer of choice after graduation – better than on campus interviews, career days, job ads, or networking!
You will be putting your skills and knowledge to work before you graduate. It also allows you to develop new skills relevant to your industry
Gives you an opportunity to break into the field and “test drive” a career before you commit to a full-time job.
You may earn academic credits – for co-op positions and for internships
You may earn a competitive salary – definitely for co-op positions, likely for internships.
It is an excellent resume builder.
It will help you build a professional network – you can gain a great mentor and important professional references that may lead to a future job
You will gain exposure to an employer and its organizational culture
You will bring a brand new perspective and new ideas back to campus for your classroom and personal discussions.
You will help Rutgers build stronger ties to your co-op or internship employer, and open the door to opportunities for future students


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