The Benefits of IT Internships

Finding work within the IT field can be challenging whether you have qualifications or not.

It can be even more challenging if you don’t have any kind of work experience which is why internships are vital when it comes to longer term employment prospects.

The importance of internships is increasing in the world of IT and technology. Employers now look for experience in the work place as well as academic qualifications in their candidates which means internships are a great way to accompany an IT qualification on your CV.

There are of course many benefits of IT internships including:

• Gaining practical experience in the IT industry as well as experience in working in a team and in the working environment. This will allow you to stand out from others without work experience when applying for a permanent job
• Internships improve your prospects for higher paid and more prestigious roles when you are looking for a permanent career as you have experienced the industry first hand
• Gaining awareness of the continuous development within IT and technology and keeping up to date with the changes
• Internships help you to understand IT and technology in more depth and apply knowledge from your studies- therefore helping with your education and passing your qualifications hopefully with higher grades
• Your chances of that company offering you a job at the end of your internship or the end of your education are increased if you take part in internships
• Internships give you the chance to decide whether this actually is the career path you want to follow or if you want to try something different
• Networking – internships are a great way to make new contacts within the IT world for when you are looking for permanent jobs. If you make a good impression of yourself they will remember you
• An internship is a good way to build you confidence not only on going into a work place when applying for jobs, but having reputable work experience on your CV will automatically boost your confidence when going into an interview
• Internships are also beneficial for those who are trialling a career change. For example, if you decide you want to work in another IT sector, internships and work experience will ease you in and show you the basics

Internships are beneficial to those without qualifications looking to get into IT and to those currently studying or who have existing qualifications looking to enter the world of work. Internships are highly recommended by employers.

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