The Right Time for Internships: Timing Matters

KIIT E-CELL
3 min readFeb 8, 2022

There was a time when students hoped to land their dream jobs in their last years of college or after graduation. But, in this fast-paced world, circumstances necessitate far more. Students carefully consider every minute requirement as early as their first year of college, and the term Internship is quite popular among them.

Internships are formal programs that provide hands-on experience in a specific topic or field. It is a procedure in which potential candidates are allowed to work for a set period under the supervision of an experienced worker to get professional job experience in a safe and healthy setting. It is especially beneficial for individuals who are yet to begin working.

This entire process offers numerous advantages that can improve the career of a person. But there is also a lot of confusion and questions that come with it, the most noteworthy one being the appropriate time.

As previously stated, there is always a suitable time for anything, and here are a few examples that might help you get out of your unsure state:

First things first

Freshman year is named so because students are unfamiliar with the college environment. They are unaware of the challenges they might face shortly. They are, nonetheless, in good spirits and eager to learn new things. How about putting this zeal to good use and getting an internship on the spot?

Furthermore, academic pressure and placement preparations make it difficult for students to try anything new. Beginning earlier makes it easier to identify their domains of interest and avoid mistakes that might, later on, end up causing trouble.

Make your summers cool and winters warm!

These days, summer and winter internships are in much demand. So, if you are looking for a fun way to spend your vacations, this is it. Numerous companies offer students summer and winter internships. And all of this contributes to making your sem-breaks worthwhile.

Students frequently participate in internships throughout their academic sessions. They cannot adequately manage both their academics and their work. As a result, summer vacation is perhaps the best time to enhance your talents.

It is never too late to be brand new!

Internships after graduation are another viable option for those who are yet to secure employment. They will be able to expand their network in this manner, as networking is a crucial aspect. They can also use the expertise they’ve gained to boost their market value, which can improve their chances of landing a job.

Keeping these in mind, apply for your first internship program in the upcoming vacations if you haven’t done so before. And if you’ve always been the cautious Freshman in your class, don’t let that stop you from progressing. Continue to get additional experience and expertise.

Happy Interning!

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KIIT E-CELL

The Entrepreneurship Cell of KIIT-DU aims to foster entrepreneurship culture amongst students and assists budding entrepreneurs with the necessary resources.