INTERNSHIP SERVICES
As per our understanding, employers ideally seek candidates who have strong internship experience in terms of brands, relevancy, and exposure. A recent study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found that 42% of the seniors with internship experience who applied for a job received at least one job offer compared to only 31% of seniors with no internship experience. Taking inference from this particular finding, the internship should be done from a place that provides you with the relevancy factor and helps you understand the real job profile that you desire to venture into. Many candidates get confused at their time of internship and tend to make uninformed decisions which could go on and make their candidature appear patchy. If you are finding it difficult to get an internship irrespective of your course, you are at the right place. Next Step Career is acting as a medium (catalyst) between prospective employees and employers. As candidates need good profiles and companies, companies need good interns too. This is where our network and solutions come into play.
For candidates:
The candidates who face a quagmire at the time of their internship would find solutions with us as we carry out a comprehensive SWOT analysis of each candidate and carve out a customized internship solution for them.
For corporates:
We understand the need for good interns at the level of the companies. We offer solutions to companies in terms of providing them with deserving, competent, and relevant candidates. Our network of aspiring interns allows us to fill a potential vacancy with a company expeditiously.
Paid vs. Unpaid:
Not all companies offer a stipend to their interns. Many interns are also ready to join a company without any stipend. That is an individual choice. Nevertheless, candidates who feel they are able and have the capability of deserving a stipend and unfortunately are not able to get that opportunity may touch base with us. We have a network of organizations that gladly offer stipends to deserving interns.
Internships for academic credit:
Sometimes employers will offer you academic credit for your internship instead of pay. Check with your school career services office about how these are handled at your institution. Most colleges require that you enroll in an internship course to receive credits.
Formal vs. Less-structured:
Many large firms have formal internship programs with specific recruiting cycles. Make sure you know the recruiting timeline for your industry so that you do not miss that critical window. These internships typically have clearly defined roles, with clearly defined career paths. If you are more of an entrepreneurial type, you might prefer the less-structured environment of a smaller company where you may be able to define your own internship. If there is a dream company that you aspire to work for, but they do not have any advertised internships, then you might find a solution with us.
Summer internships vs. Academic year:
Generally, internships are taken up by students during the summer. However, many students also take up internships during their academic year. It is better to take up an internship close to your school. It is a widely accepted fact that the more internships you do the better, however, it should not harm your academics as some companies lay a lot of stress on a candidate's academic performance. Full-time vs. Part-time: Internships in the summer can be either full-time (40 hours+/week) or part-time (less than 40 hours, but varies widely). Internships during the academic year are part-time. These types of internships usually offer a great deal of flexibility, because employers realize that you are juggling with your studies as well.
Internships for international students:
International students must do an internship for academic credit to comply with CPT (curricular practical training) rules and it must be related to their course of study. But they can get paid for the same as well. We can help you to get an international internship.
Study abroad internships:
Many colleges have study abroad programs that include an internship component. Not only will you gain valuable internship experience with these programs, but will also get to experience working in a different culture. Our solutions cater to this aspect of internship as well.
Articleships:
We also offer articles assistance to students from the field of professional courses like CA/CS/ICWA.
