{"id":5944,"date":"2017-02-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pulserecruitment.com.au\/was-the-internship-worth-it\/"},"modified":"2022-08-03T10:40:21","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T00:40:21","slug":"was-the-internship-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pulserecruitment.com.au\/was-the-internship-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers Hub | Was the internship worth it?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As a final year HR university student, I was given the opportunity to intern at one of Sydney\u2019s boutique sales recruitment agencies, Pulse Recruitment. I\u2019ve heard from various mentors that a summer internship is the best way to test drive a future profession without having to make a serious commitment. Internships also give students the opportunity to practice their soft skills needed to land a full-time job upon graduating.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here are the top 3 things I learned while undertaking my internship:<\/span><\/p>\n

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1 \u2013 New skills<\/h2>\n

Without a doubt, one of the most important things I took away from my internship is new found knowledge and understandings. I am now fully trained in a new software CRM program and have learned the importance of processes, administration, and customer service. I now have an in-depth understanding of business terminologies, which is definitely something you don\u2019t get taught in university. I never knew what OTE, SaaS or BDM meant\u2026 Might even be helpful for universities to start offering Business Terminologies 101! Although my internship was just shy of two months, I\u2019m certain is this was an opportunity that most students don\u2019t always get. I look forward to using this work experience to differentiate my resume from my competition when applying for my first full-time job.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2 \u2013 Confidence in your career direction<\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve always wanted to be a princess. It\u2019s safe to say that I was disappointed when I realised that not only is that one of the toughest occupations to get into, but probably not going to be very likely (doesn\u2019t mean I\u2019ve stopped being hopeful!).<\/em> So, not only did this internship let me test the waters of the business administration and human resources sector, I watched (and even helped)<\/em> the recruiter\u2019s source and place sales candidates in a variety of firms. Being able to see job descriptions and requirements will definitely help me in assessing post-graduation plans and help with my future job applications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3 \u2013 Feedback<\/h2>\n

One of the best aspects of being the fresh intern is receiving advice and criticism from your colleagues. Everyone has their own way of doing things and being given the opportunity to finish projects for different consultants and get their guidance on how you\u2019ve done is an opportunity I won\u2019t take for granted. Being new to the corporate world, I truly believe that any suggestions of improvement can only be beneficial for establishing your personal brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re a university student who feels a bit \u2018stuck\u2019 on how to gain real-world experience, don\u2019t shy away from doing an internship in the field of your degree. My experience was invaluable, and I\u2019d highly recommend it to those considering it.<\/span><\/p>\n

To close this off, I\u2019d like to say one more thing \u2013 be eager<\/strong>. No one likes a lazy employee, especially a lazy intern. Being an enthusiastic, eager-to-learn intern will bring fresh energy into the office. I like to think of interns like a sponge. You\u2019re there to soak up as much information as you can. Ask away, be curious, and work hard.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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