How to find an intership in 2022

How to find an intership in 2022

Overview

Mrs. Samriti Grover, Professor Bada Business sheds light upon the importance of internship and how you can find an internship for you.

Learnings

When the college is about to finish, there is a doubt in everyone’s mind that after MBA:

• Will I get a good job or not because I have no experience?

• Will good companies hire me or not?

• Paid

• Unpaid

• Part-time

• Full time

The simple answer to this is Internship if it is:

You should know what an internship is and why it is important. You should have a work experience that is what companies prefer and youth like you also want to learn.

If you have practical experience of something, it increases the chances of your job selection. From an internship way, it is a proof of concept through an internship. Following are the benefits of an internship:

#1 Benefits of Internship

1. First-Hand Experience of work: You get firsthand experience of work.

• This is not based upon college classroom theory that you sit and understand on board.

• Internship gives you real-life experiences such as skill, using your mind and understand the situation.

2. You get to know yourself

You come to know some things about yourself.

Golden statement by Aristotle

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom

• Half of the war is won through internship.

• You get clarity about what work you want to do, which work you are capable of, and what are your likes.

3. Helps you build & connect network

• When you start an internship in the corporate world you should take it as an opportunity as it is important to build a relationship with top people in the company.

• These connections will prove beneficial in the future.

• You should also stay connected with your clients through Linked.in

• If you are smart you never know what golden opportunity knocks your door.

 4. It adds value to your CV

• Generally, companies look CV of the candidates first they call for an interview.

• If you added an internship on your CV about what you have learned and participated in things during your internship.  You will be preferred in comparison to some other candidate.

• You should use bullet points to highlight the projects and tasks you have done.

5. Transition into a full-time position: 

If you do your internship properly it can convert into a full-time job also. Therefore, you should impress your manager with your Interest, Hard work, and Talent

• Since you already understood the company and work, you know people around you.
• Company has invested time in your training; therefore, the company will not think twice before hiring you and this is a very important thing.

#2 Where to find internships?

Now, after knowing the advantages you will think where to find companies for internships. Following are the resources where you can find internships:

1. Dedicated internship websites:

There are dedicated websites for internships. You can use these websites. These websites will tell you about many thousands of job openings. You can search an internship according to your career and location.

• Internshala: It is a popular internship website. They have openings for internships and they provide Internships and training programmes such as digital marketing, web development and Python algorithm functions

• Letsintern: This is a popular website and you can take benefit of their services. Many big companies such as Myntra, Indian express, Big basket, Myntra, Comic-con India and PVR Cinemas find interns with the help of these websites.
• Hellointern: Hellointern is a platform that is seen as a global internship expert. You can apply there. You can also find work in startups and small companies. You can also enroll in their training programmes.

2. Jobsites / Google internship

Many websites that provide jobs with an internships feature where you can apply are as follows:

• Indeed: You can type “internship” and filed in which you want the internship and you will get listing of internships will be shown to you.  
• Glassdoor: This feature is also available in Glassdoor. They help you to find internships and provide you information about the company through students who have done jobs earlier in these companies.
• LinkedIn: Linked in a full professional network with a full section for internships. To apply there, you have to sign up, fill details and you will get information about those positions.
• Google for internships:  Google for internships is a surprise feature as you can find thousands of results by searching on Google. Google already knows your location and your location can be traced and you can refine by typing “job” there. For example, you want to get an internship in public relations and you have typed “Noida” it will show you internships that companies are offering in Noida.

3. Job Fairs: In Job Fairs, companies put their stall and tell people about them as these are especially for recruitment and hiring. You can visit these fairs with full preparation. You should carry many copies of your CV with you, spend a full day and see the chances of getting an internship in these companies. Nowadays, it is difficult because physical meetings have lessened but this is an important forum.

4. Networking: Networking should be your first priority in today's corporate world. Therefore, you should take advantage of social media such as Twitter, Instagram, and especially LinkedIn.

Many industry leaders have visited your college as guest lecturers. They might be using video conferencing to give their lectures.  You can stay connected with them by:

• Sharing your CV
• Tell them about your skills  
• Projects you have done
• Connect with them on Linked in because if there is some job opening in their company, they will first notice you.

#3 Soft Skills for internship

Now if you have got an internship the question arises how would achieve excellence in your internship. These are certain skillset known as a soft skill on which you have to work are as follows:

1. Communication

• How you take part in the meeting, how efficient are you in writing, and speaking this all forms part of communication.

• Present your ideas in front of your team.

Golden statement

Great leaders communicate and great communicators lead.

If you learn how to communicate, your personality will be distinct.

2. Adaptability

• The second skill you need to possess is adaptability. In today’s world, you need to be adaptable and flexible.

• At times you may be given tasks other than your role, it does not mean that you will say that I have an interest in sales so why should I perform some other task.

• Try to understand every aspect of an organization as you have just started your career.

3. Critical Thinking

• Third skill you need to have is critical thinking, working decisively is the quality of a quality employee.

• So, before you take any decision, analyse the situation.

• If you are able to provide a better solution so the manager will appreciate you for that skill. 

4. Initiative

• Fourth thing you need to do is initiative, show some interest in your work.

• You should be ready to take up new challenges. Such interns are selected as full-time employees after sometime.

5. Time management

• It is a critical skill because we have limited time to work in the office and during an internship; you may be given a large amount of work.

• Prioritise your work, which works should be­ done first, which task will take more time.

• Follow deadlines and it is really critical as it will create your positive image.

6. Collaboration & Teamwork

• The next skill you require is collaboration and teamwork. Teamwork means you have to work as a team and is really important nowadays.

• Every person is aware of his strengths and weaknesses. Try to understand your USP and of others.

• By collaborating this way, the team will see you as an integral aspect and member. You will be a part of important team discussions.

7. Confidence

• The next skill is the confidence which is really important, self-confidence is the foundation of success. It is important to have confidence on oneself.

• In case you commit a mistake don’t feel scared, everyone does some error. Even if the boss scold you a little and you felt bad  it does not matter much.

• When you commit a mistake at home your parents or elder people scold you so why to distinguish job.

• So, perform your job confidently, don’t make the mistake of being overconfident else you will have to eat humble pie.

8. Positive Attitude

• The last thing or competency you need to develop in yourself is a positive attitude. Have a positive attitude, this way you will be content during your internship and so will be your manager.

Companies look such people for internships who can become a full-time employee in the future if they have the capability to work in company culture.

Golden Statement

                Marks are important, but real-life work experience is more important.

Therefore, you should understand the importance of an internship. In case you get an internship in a small company don’t be demotivated as you wished for Godrej and Dabur. You will get many chances of learning in a small company and first-hand experience. This will help you in getting a better position in a big company. Therefore, do don’t differentiate between a small company and a big company.