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Skills One Can Learn in an Internship

  • Jul 24
  • 3 min read
Team members working on solving a business idea.
Team members working on solving a business idea.

"Knowledge is key" is something that first comes to mind when thinking about the whole subject surrounding internships. Alongside having some basic understanding of what you are wanting to get an internship for, drive and passion for the subject, and also a desire to learn more and gain experience in your desired field are also needed in what employers look for when selecting their candidates. As for getting accepted into a specified program or training, there can be a lot to benefit from.


Getting into the field and being accepted as an individual for an internship is a greatly respected opportunity because the company is deciding to take a chance and give their time and expertise to you in order to help you succeed in and grow for your future endeavors. While looking for an internship and applying to selected businesses, there are times when the first opportunity will work out and you will be chosen, other times, it may take a lot of patience and diligence to find the best fit for yourself, and that aligns with your expertise and future goals.


There are a lot of skills that can be learned from an experience of an internship while being taught by employees, mentors, and experts on the desired subject. Some of the big skills would include teamwork and cooperation, adaptability, advocating for your work, and the experience of networking. Although there are skills that relate to different fields (doctors won't have the same training and skill sets as a theatre individual or as a meteorologist), we all incorporate these into our daily and professional lives.


Teamwork and cooperation are two skills that go hand-in-hand, and although that is a basic skill, working on a project for a class can have a lot higher expectations and requirements in comparison to working with others in the work field. Learning how to work with people you do not know from all areas around the city, state, country, or individuals around the globe. Not only will you work as a team in your respective field, but there is a high chance of working with other members of the company in a different area.


Adaptability is another skill that is earned, much like switching to a new school or place of work, you will learn that throughout an internship, being on your A game, changing up how you operate, and changing the way you work.


Advocating for oneself and proving to everyone your capability, hard work, and all that you know how to do is a task that is very challenging for a lot of people, especially when starting off new in the workforce. It can be difficult to brag and not come off selfish, but pushing yourself and proving that you are an amazing and confident worker is a great skill and something that, through practice, will be learned in an opportunity such as an internship. The saying "Confidence is Key" is used a lot and is cheesy, yet it is the complete and honest truth.


Experience in networking is the last skill and is probably one of the best things that is learned in the whole experience of an internship. Being able to navigate the area of work that you are in can gain connections with people who may help you out in the future, advocate for your work, and also being able to build relationships is key.


There are many things to learn and skillsets to gain from being accepted and following through with an internship; however, those four are very valuable things that are learned throughout.


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