Double J Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 For those of you who have experienced one or both, which one do you think is more beneficial for students in college prior to graduation? In my opinion, internships are better because: 1. They tend to be more flexible with the students' schedules, hence, they're more accomodating. 2. They don't care about work experience as much as part-time jobs do, and part-time jobs tend to look less at your academic credentials. 3. With internships you may have more leeway in making mistakes and learning from them. That's not the case with part-time jobs. Does anyone agree/have different opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chai714 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Supernova, Whichever gives you more experience is better for you. If you think of it, the two are just different titles but in either case, you're learning and working. Prospective employers care most about relevant experience and how your skills will benefit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonGirl724 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 If you need the money to live like I did I found my spare time should be dedicated to working at a paid job on weekends. I know only one person who got a job from an internship. And he hates it. -DG724 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylercdurden2004 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Depends on what you are looking for. Sometimes a part-time job is good because it provides you with experience outside your schooling. Of course this depends on your job, pizza hut might not make you all that well rounded. As far as interships. I developed one for my company and you really want to see that the company has put the effort into ensuring you will get the most out of it. Some companies just allow students to come to the company and they have no real game plan. You most likely want an intership that will have some direction. Does the intership offer one module or do they offer multiple modules? This can help with getting your foot in the door at the particular company. You really should take a close look at your internship options. Go on your own for pre-internship interviews. Ask the companies questions and find out if they meet your needs. Its quite possible the school you go to has arranged interships with less than ideal companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooke657 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I'm interning at Jerry Bruckheimer Films this summer and I think it's the right choice. I think you learn more interning then at a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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