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An internship is a form of work-integrated education that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a real-world work environment. 

While an internship occurs in a professional setting, it is distinct from work in that its focus is on the your learning and development in your relevant/selected field of study or practice. As such, the educational/training element must remain a key emphasis in any internship arrangement. This should be supported by an experienced and competent workplace supervisor/mentor who will guide, train, and appraise you throughout the internship.

Why Internship?

Imagine yourself to be a business owner or a hiring manager in a corporation. What would you be looking for when recruiting fresh graduates? Of course, you will only hire people who are well able to help you solve the issues and problems at work.

Question is: How do you know whether a job candidate is a problem-solver or not? Will his/her grades show? Hardly. Having good grades demonstrate that you are study well but they do not show how well you function in real-life work situations.

On the other hand, internship experiences with impactful achievements show very clearly your competencies and value in practical ways.

So, why go on internships:

• Develop career capital – valuable skills that differentiates you and advances your career
• Gain work experience and exposure
• Access industries before graduation
• Create tangible value in the real-world
• Build network of contacts
• Shape informed career options and pathways

Hey, the bottom line is this: When you look for employment, a solid work experience trumps grades anytime!

Internships is also highly beneficial to employers. Many organisations find internship an invaluable instrument to discover, guide and evaluate talent.