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Internships are becoming a requirement in a lot of job fields and academic programs nowadays in order to move onto entry positions. Whether you’re working in an office or shadowing someone on the job, internships are a great way to gain professional experience and gain a little insight into a field that might interest you. As a rising senior in college, I’ve had 2 internship experiences so far, and here’s my top-ten list of things you’ll learn during and after you complete an internship.

1. How to Work as a Team

Much internship, particularly office ones, can have multiple people working on a project at once. It’s the harsh truth that no one wants to hear: group projects never end. Much like in school, everyone on the team will be assigned different parts to complete to ultimately create a final product, whatever that may be. DO. YOUR. PART. ‘Nuff said. Working with other people at your internship will help you enhance your people and professionalism skills, and when you see the finished project you’ll be able to tell how important it was for everyone to come together and combine their skill sets.

2. Communication Skills

Communication is the key to happy internships. I cannot stress enough how important clear, concise, and quick communication has been in all of my internship and job experiences. Between meetings, emails, instant messaging, note-taking, and documenting, an internship will whip your communication skills into place. A good communication channel ensures that projects get completed on time and and concerns or comments are brought up. It also makes sure that everyone is doing their part and receiving feedback.

3. You’re Going to Make Mistakes

Mistakes will happen, whether they’re minor or major. You might mess up big time. Remember is that everyone, even the big bosses make mistakes sometimes and the most important thing is that you understand what you did, why you did it wrong, and how to do it correctly in the future. Internships are a learning experience and interns tend to get more leeway in mistake-making, but remember to always bring up if you think you may have done something wrong, especially if it could affect the outcome of a project. As always, in case of emergency, don’t cry in front of your boss—this will only make things worse. Which brings us to…

4. How to Take Constructive Criticism

Because you’re going to make mistakes and how to fix them, you’re also liable to receiving constructive criticism about your work. By nature, we don’t like to be criticized. Performance evaluations are scary. Ultimately, remember that your boss is not picking our your flaws for the purpose of beating up your ego. Your boss merely wants the company to operate as smoothly as possible, and telling you how you can do better will improve the quality of your work. Try not to take anything personal and remain calm!

5. There’s a Hierarchy—And You’re at the Bottom

Some internships are amazing, but regardless of the company, interns are still at the bottom of the food chain. You might be asked to do some really tedious work and you might now have much of a voice, but remember that everyone else started just like you did, and promotions take time, dedication, and experience.

6. You’re Still More Important Than You Think

Even if you’re still at the bottom of the career ladder, this doesn’t mean the company doesn’t need you! If you stay with an internship for awhile, you gain networking, mentors, and experience. Some companies may even hire you once you’re out of school because you already know so much about the company policies. When you’re an intern, it can sometimes be easy to get the sense that you don’t really matter. Here’s a real-life example: one time the head boss walked into my office to ask me a question, and while my brain registered that he was speaking, I didn’t even respond because I assumed I wasn’t important enough to be getting asked questions about a major project. (I did snap out of it and apologized for spacing out then answer his question though!) Even if you’re not managing projects yet, interns still play a critical role in getting things done.

7. The 9-5 Life is What You Make of It

Not that all internships are 9-5, but because a large portion of them are, I’ll discuss what you can learn from this. Working 9-5 Monday-Friday can make you feel a little bit like you’ve sold your soul to corporate America, but it doesn’t have to be that way.Set aside some time each morning to do something that’ll relax you before and after work each day (although it’s understandable if you’re like me and not a morning person). Another good tip is to get up and take a walk if you’re ever feeling like you’ve been sitting at a desk too long and start going insane. Last, be sure to make the most of casual Fridays and weekends!

8. How to Look the Part

Leave the jeans and tank tops at home, because it’s time to get professional. What you’ll be wearing every day usually depends on the company dress code policy, but in a professional setting, if you have to question whether or not something is work appropriate it’s probably better to leave it at home. For guys, this might mean a nice shirt (no tank tops) or button up, a tie, and khakis or dress pants. (For really fancy internships, perhaps even a jacket.) For girls, this might mean shirts that do not show your shoulders, skirts that hit below or right above the knee, and in some cases, closed-toe shoes, pantyhose, or blazers. Dress codes are a part of looking the part as a young professional, and dress codes in internships will prepare you to dress well in the real world.

9. How to Write the Part

Professionalism is not limited to dress or in-person interactions. Nowadays, online and email communication plays a large part in most companies. Because of this, you will learn how to interact with others formally and what sort of language is expected of you on the job. For example, a formal email includes an opener addressed to the person or people you are corresponding with. The body text should not contain any “text talk” (e.x. abbreviations, numbers instead of words, lowercase i’s), and should be more formal than conversational in tone. Last, your closer should be short and to the point, and you might even have a professional signature for your work emails that includes your company name and contact information. Aside from business emails, it’s important to remember to address your superiors professionally, even if you are friends outside of work.

10. You Will Move Onto Bigger Things

Internships can be great and you can get really comfortable in the setting that you’re in, but don’t let this distract you from the world of opportunity that’s waiting for you after graduation. Sometimes, you also might find yourself getting a little down about your internship because of that “bottom of the food chain” feeling. This is just the beginning though, so take your newfound professional skills and aim big, and good luck finding and rocking an internship!

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Sponsoring unpaid internships can allow employers to help students hoping to someday enter a specific field of work.

Mentoring and training students through hands-on experience can help them gain the skills necessary to achieve success in their future career endeavours.

Bear in mind, however, that the fact that a student is classified as an intern and is learning while on the job doesn’t automatically mean that a company gets free labor.

Paid or unpaid?

Many employers are under the assumption that an internship program is an inexpensive way to increase productivity. The reality is that the criteria for unpaid internships are quite restrictive.

Giving an unpaid intern duties equivalent to those performed by other employees runs the risk of violating wage and hour laws. If an intern claims that he or she was not paid for doing the work of an employee, an employer may be expected to provide back pay, and could be stuck with expensive legal fees.

Take the test

The U.S. Department of Labor has a six-factor test to help determine when an intern may be unpaid. From the department’s perspective, if all six factors are met, an employment relationship doesn’t exist, which means that minimum wage and overtime provisions do not apply to the intern.

For an intern to be unpaid, all of the following factors must be present:

1.     The training is similar to training the student would find in a vocational school

2.     The training is for the benefit of the student/intern

3.     The training doesn’t replace the work of regular employees

4.     The intern is not entitled to a job at the end of the internship

5.     The intern understands he or she is not entitled to wages for the training

6.     The employer that provides the training not only doesn’t benefit from it, but the training may actually hamper normal business functions

This last factor is often where employers get off track when determining whether an internship program should be paid or unpaid. If the intern is performing work that benefits the company, such as filing paperwork, filling out forms, or answering calls, the intern is an employee and must be paid.

On the other hand, if the company does not directly benefit from the work of the intern (for example, instead of having the intern provide specific work for the organization, the intern’s mentor might take time out of regular operations to teach the different aspects of a business and explain how that knowledge could be applied more globally), then the internship might qualify as unpaid.

Lower the risk

Because unpaid internships are actually rather rare, employers must carefully evaluate the relationships they have with interns based on the aforementioned criteria. They may even want to have an unpaid internship arrangement reviewed by an employment law attorney to be sure there is no employment relationship in place.

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India is known as incredible India, not for any minor reason there are many reasons which make India incredible. The first and foremost, the diversity of culture and industries both are amazing.Skilled manpower and abundant thinking brain what else is stopping us from taking a job in India?That is the reason India is the first choice to consider applying for an international internship in India.

I have been a learner all my life. I plan my career to be multifaceted. I don't want to be among the same set of people. I want to be global for this reason my first choice for the internship was India. India as a destination is best to explore. The natural beauty, a divine combination of Mountains, Plateaus, coastal regions etc. The climate is superb. People speak different languages but English is one of the prominent languages which is the best part; it makes the communication easier.

Career wise if I consider an internship in India then I am looking at the diverse sectors. India is a developing country. Its economy is growing. With the start-up boast, there are unique ideas floating around. I am able to communicate my ideas. See the action on my planning and my views being considered.

Indian people are friendly and it’s very easy to get adjusted here. People are very hospitable and they are inviting. While visiting my colleague’s families I have been so grateful of their generous nature. They are able to accommodate people and consider them as a part of their families.

Food is good. While India is famous to be a spicy nation but during my internship I was able to explore many food items which were non-spicy and prepared in a natural way. India was a part of many colonies like Portuguese, England, Mughalsetc. so food is different in different parts of India. Knowing my limits, I enjoyed the food journey in India.

India Interns also have a privileges to serve the NGOs which are doing do much for the society. Being a part of them is so much easier and learning is immense. This type of activities while internships develop the personal skills of empathy and selfless work culture in the intern.

India is an economic destination for shopping. It is very amazing to see the food and gift items at an affordable rate. The different ways of marketing the flea markets, farmers market are quite fascinating.

My experience has been great working in metropolitan cities. They are equipped will all modern facilities. Almost all global chains of hotels and eating outlets and here so do not feel away from home. Top five things if I have to mention will be the hospitality of Indians, Immense and diverse market for all job sectors, great tourist destinations, easy to make global contacts and favourable weather are the best takeaways.

Transitions from college to career can be intimidating. Many graduates struggle to identify the right career path in the immensely dense competitive job market. Graduates often get confused when it comes to choose certain jobs in immensely competitive professional world. Internship helps you in figuring out what is best for you and gives you a platform to explore yourself. Internships can help you narrow your professional focus by allowing you to explore different fields and positions. Employers in this competitive world certainly prefer to hire people with good internship experience rather that newbie’s. Internship gives you the idea about the professional workplace as well as also provides you intimidation regarding your future work profile. Successfully completing at least one internship during your college does not give only be an added advantage for your resume but also provide a foundation for your future employer to believe in you. Internship mimics jobs in many ways as it not only provide a learning experience but also gives you hands on experience, a more practical oriented. Internship helps you in exploring things and helps you in judging yourself by giving real experience and by the end of graduation you are much more focused and know what you can do best. A good internship with hands on experience certainly makes you more focused and also helps in removing all doubts when it comes to choose a right job for you. During internship you meet people from all sphere of life which broadens your connections and point of view and you are certainly ready to face the big bad world of professional competition.

An Internship in a good place certainly is not only a learning experience for you but it will eventually helps you to grow as a professional. Internship abroad is also a good option for the students. For e.g. internships in Dubai, Singapore can prove fruitful to the students as these are economy which are growing and moving fast and getting a hands on experience, a more practical one certainly gives you overview of these fast paced economy where employers are in haste to get best talent for their growing firms. A good internship will certainly gives you a much more focused outlook towards your professional life and it definitely diminishes the confusion which usually comes in the mind of individuals once they complete their graduation. A good internship makes your mind focused and you are not clouded with any doubt when you embark your journey in the professional field.

When it comes to doing an internship, it's normal to have a lot of questions, especially if it's the first time you've tackled one. That's why it's good to figure out what you need to know before your first internship so you can make the best and most informed decisions for yourself. Depending on your field, where you are in college (if you are a student at all), and what place you're at in life, your wants and needs in an internship can vary widely from one person to the next. Personally, I think when it comes to internships, it's awesome to hear the experiences and advice from as many different people as you can, but ultimately center yourself on your own needs. At the end of the day, everyone's internship experience is going to be different, especially if you're not in the same field or career path.

Still, there are definitely some things everyone should know before beginning an internship. Heck, there are things people should know simply when applying for internships, much less beginning them. If you're a college student, it's common for your internship to last an entire semester or summer, so it's extra important to make a decision that will work for you in the long term. After all, you don't want to take on an internship commitment and then bail after a few weeks because you don't want to deal with the commute or you can't handle the hours along with your classes or second job. That's why it's so important to go through what you need to know before you make a decision — no one wants to regret a big leap later on, after all.

It's always a good move to talk to other people in your major or in your goal profession to see what they suggest and what worked for them in the past. In general, though, considering the following five factors is a great place to start when you begin looking for your first internship.

1. How Much You Need To Be Paid

Money is always an intensely personal decision, but it's never something to take lightly. Unpaid internships have come under fire in recent years; as Susan Adams explains at Forbes, "Proponents of unpaid internships say the jobs help aspiring professionals get on-site experience and résumé entries that can spur their careers. Detractors insist that unpaid positions exploit workers, take jobs from would be entry-level employees, favor the privileged who can afford to make no money, and perhaps most importantly, break longstanding labor laws." No matter what your financial needs are, it's important that you know what they are before you commit to an internship. If you're able and willing to take an unpaid internship, of course there's nothing wrong with doing so; however, don't feel pressured to take an unpaid internship if you know you simply can't afford to work for free. Also, don't be afraid to clarify pay rate and hours before you commit to an interview or trial session, so you can save yourself and the hiring manager time if you simply can't afford the role.

2. Whether you’ll Earn College Credit Or Not

As Kevin Carey discusses over at the New York Times, it can be tricky to decide whether or not you want to take an internship for college credit. Depending on your school, your department may make it super easy to connect you with local employers looking for interns, and from there, assign you college credit for completing a set number of hours over the course of the semester or summer. The main criticism people have of doing internships for college credit is that this generally means you are paying the school for credit hours while you intern, and depending on where you attend and your financial package is, the cost of those credit hours can be pretty darn steep.

3. What Your Commute Will Look Like

Whether or not you are being paid for your internship, the commute is something you should always take into consideration. First off, the old adage of time being money is often true — and beyond that, commuting can be literal money when you look at the cost of gas or a monthly bus or subway passes.

As Natasha Mascarenhas shares over at The Financial Diet, if you're able to choose an internship where you can commute with a parent or reliable friend, you can totally save money that way. If you are able to walk or bike to your internship, that can be a great way to save money and get some fresh air into your day. Working remotely may even be an option in some cases. Figuring out what you can reasonably commit to doing in terms of travel and transportation will be instrumental in deciding whether to take a particular internship or not.

4. What the Time Commitment Means For Your Other Obligations

When you're doing an internship and you're still in school, it's super important to make sure your internship doesn't conflict with your classes. Don't take on an internship that requires you to come in on certain days if you know you have a lecture that you really can't miss or another obligation you have to make. Even if you don't have classes, though, you might be balancing your internship with other commitments — a second job, time with your family, and so on and so forth. Choosing an internship that works well for your overall life will make the experience more pleasant than if you're constantly stressed and close to burning out; you'll get a lot more out of it in the long run.

5. What You Want To Gain From the Experience

When we talk about work in general, we tend to talk about how to make our employers happy. Of course, making your boss happy is always a good thing, but it's important to remember that you matter in this equation, too, even if you are on the bottom of the ladder in the office.

Internships afford an even greater opportunity to take a position based on what you want to gain from the experience. What do you hope to accomplish? Do you want to learn about a new industry, get experience in an office setting, or develop your leadership skills? Is this internship something that will help you decide which path you want to pursue after college? Whatever your reasons are, it's good to do some self-exploring and know them upfront, and then hold yourself accountable to figuring out those answers as you go.

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“An internship is essentially a three-month interview”, says Stephen M. Rakas, executive director of the Career Opportunities Center at Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School of Business. A half hour interview can be a minefield, so you can well imagine the potential for slip ups over three months – though, of course, one can offset this with the greater potential to show of what you are capable. In this article, career services directors from three top business schools share examples of MBA internship mistakes…and how to avoid them.

Mistake 1: Not knowing the company culture

Failing to understand company culture can cost you the internship, as well as a full-time job offer. Rakas says that it’s “critically important” to understand company culture from the beginning, since, “It’s very likely that people who work closely with you, as well as others who barely know you, will have a say in whether or not you receive a return offer.” If you do your research ahead of time, you will be better equipped to demonstrate that you are a fit.

How can you learn about company culture? You can start by networking. Rakas states that MBA students should network with alumni, as well as people in their extended network who are currently working at the companies they are interested in. “The more people with whom you develop a positive rapport and who can speak positively of you and your contributions, the better.” You should also do your own research and pay attention to details such as how communication is handled.

For more information about how you can use research and networking to learn about company culture, read our MBA internship tips.

Mistake 2: Not having a pre-onboarding meeting before the start of the internship

According to Kristy Posocco, deputy director of the Career Development Office at the Yale School of Management, one common mistake made by MBA interns is not contacting their supervisor in the weeks leading up to their MBA internship. Posocco advises that MBA interns have a pre-onboardingmeeting with their supervisor in order to “ask questions that will expedite their on-boarding and equip them with the knowledge and insight to begin immediately adding value when they hit the ground”. Questions you should ask include:

Have business needs shifted since you spoke during the interview process?

What does a successful end-of-summer deliverable look like?

What do key milestones look like?

What has characterized the most-effective interns in the past?

Mistake 3: Neglecting your networking contacts after you land an internship

Landing an MBA internship doesn’t mean that it’s time to stop networking. According to Beth Briggs, the senior director of NYU Stern’s office of career development, the most common mistake MBA interns make is not building upon the relationships formed with networking contacts during the first year of the MBA program.

Luckily, this is a mistake that can easily be avoided. “Circle back with networking contacts you met in the first year of your MBA program to let them know where you decided to go for your summer internship,” Briggs advises. “At the end of the summer, get back in touch to let them know what you learned and what you are focusing on in your second year. Share any relevant insights that you have gained – and ask them about their summer vacations!” That way, you can continue to nurture the relationships you have built while demonstrating that you are a valuable part of their professional network.

Mistake 4: Not asking for feedback during the first few weeks of your MBA internship

Even if your MBA internship program doesn’t include feedback sessions, you still need to find a way to get input from your supervisor. “It’s incumbent upon the intern to ask for and capture feedback that can be critical to a successful project,” states Posocco. If you don’t ask for feedback you risk being blindsided by negative feedback in your end of summer review for issues you could have fixed had you known about them earlier on.

Posocco advises MBAs to request feedback within the first few weeks of their internships. Interns who want to ensure that they receive feedback from the very beginning can also ask their supervisors to build feedback sessions into meetings.

Mistake 5: Not reflecting upon your MBA internship

MBA internships can be intense, so much so that it’s easy to focus solely on getting the work done. Yet, Posocco says that it’s also important for interns to “create space for learning and growth”, as this is a “key component to a successful internship experience”.

One way to reflect upon what you have learned is to spend 10 minutes a day writing a journal about the work you’ve been doing and how you feel about it. “The thoughts you capture will be helpful in several ways – from helping you refine your post-MBA goals, to helping you craft your résumé bullets and cover letters, to informing your dialogue and interviews with full-time employers as a second year student.”

Mistake 6: Not knowing your company’s social media policy

“Understanding a company’s social media policy, and the appropriate use of personal devices in the workplace, is becoming more of an issue,” states Rakas. In fact, misuse of social media can get you fired from a job before you even start. MTV News’ list of intern social media fails mentions a 2009 incident where a new Cisco hire tweeted about having “to weigh the utility of a fatty paycheck against the daily commute to San Jose and hating the work”. Needless to say, that decision became moot once Cisco saw the tweet and decided to fire the new hire before she even started working there. While that was an extreme case, there are many potential ways that your social media use can reflect negatively upon you or your company, so make sure you check with your employer about social media policies.

Mistake 7: Asking for an offer before the appropriate time

“Being too pushy for feedback on offer status can contribute to an awkward environment, or even impact your odds of getting an offer, depending on the company culture,” states Rakas. In addition, some companies don’t make their hiring decisions until the early fall. That’s why interns should wait until the end of the internship to ask about their chances of being hired full-time. Instead, Rakas says that interns should focus on “going above and beyond in their work assignments and doing their best to show their ‘fit’ with a company.”

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