And if you graduated without picking up any work experience, your job search may be even tougher. But here's something you may not know: You can still do an internship after graduation, and it may actually give you a better shot at landing a full-time job later.
If you've graduated or are about to and are struggling to find a job, a postgraduation internship is an option to explore right now. Don't be put off by the myth that internships are for current students only. Consider these approaches, and be sure to check out Monster's grad site for more great info. Sometimes companies and organizations develop internship programs aimed specifically at people who have already graduated from college.
For instance, several areas of Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago—"especially those with severe labor shortages in this tight medical care market," according to spokesperson Chris James—have created internship programs geared to recent grads. Similarly, the Public Interest Program developed by Princeton Project 55 Fellowships, a nonprofit organization established by members of Princeton University's class of , helps recent grads and current students do internships with nonprofit public interest groups across the United States.
People you already know in organizations large and small can tell you about informal postgraduation internship opportunities. School alumni are particularly good resources, notes Brandi Baran, associate director of career counseling and planning at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. Internships that are open to graduates often don't pay much—or anything at all. That doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't pursue them, says Nick Crounse, an assistant account executive for Sawchuk, Brown Associates, a public relations firm in Albany, New York.
Crounse took a survival job for a year to earn and save money. He then contacted the person who had made him the internship offer the year before, and she made the same offer again, which he accepted. An internship is a good way to fill the gap during your job search.
There are tons of companies that prefer to hire from within. Many of these companies make it a point to train their interns so they can become good candidates for full-time positions. In fact, nearly 70 percent of companies with or more employees offered full-time jobs to their interns in If you know exactly which company you want to work for, starting with an internship might be your best bet.
You can spend the time getting to know people in the company and impressing your managers. Another great reason to spend more time interning is the potential to build your professional network.
Depending where you work, you have the potential to meet tons of people in your industry. Forming relationships with these people can be beneficial in both the short- and long-term. Someone might be looking to fill a full-time position in their department and being on their radar might put you in the running. On the flip side, a large company with lots of new people might give you contacts to help you down the road. When these people advance in their careers, they might be able to use your talent in the future.
Internships are the best way to test the waters of a company, industry, etc. Big or small? Gain a deeper understanding of the graduate job market. Find out how you can find your dream job with guidance from a graduate coach. See All Blog Posts. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Click here for more information. Accept Reject.
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