Applying for an international internship has several advantages and get you the much needed head start, says SOM SHARMA
An internship plays a vital role in expanding skills and provide a student to imbibe the professional understanding while working at an international organisation.
Post COVID-19 interns will get an advantage of getting employment due to hands- on experience in pandemic situations across the world and they are open to spreading their wings to handle any new policies to address the industry. There are various benefits.
Make your CV standout: Gaining professional experience in another country clearly distinguishes you from the rest in an increasingly competitive global labour market. Doing one or more abroad internships is an excellent way to shine up your resume and make you stand out when the top jobs are distributed and also provide you with the necessary experience and prove that you possess key skills.
Only a small number of students and graduates are opting to undertake an internship abroad. It demonstrates confidence, initiative, and interpersonal skills. These are all important attributes any potential future employer will be looking for in any career field.
Choose a diverse range of fields: In whatever field you are interested in there are an immense number of internship placements waiting. The sheer amount and diversity of internship opportunities around the world should be a huge influencer in your decision to intern abroad. There are a ton of internship and placement providers that are ready and willing to help match with the perfect internship abroad in any country and organisation. Whatever field you choose, a luxury that can’t be enjoyed very frequently at home.
Higher chances of placement: The abroad internship in any country across the world like US, UK, Canada, Singapore. France and UAE every year invite international students for summer internship, live project and virtual internship during their study or post bachelor programs on paid basis.
The writer is Director, Edu Brain Group