Interning after graduation isn’t a sign of failure. Sometimes, before entering the professional world, you need a warm-up to improve your performance.
Freshgraduates need to start seeing internships as a strategy, not just a learning phase, but an opportunity for you to take every step steadily to reach your career.
Many people think that an internship after graduation is a waste of time. In fact, it can be a career-accelerating step. Who knows you will get an opportunity to be a full-timer in the company you’re applying for internships? Still, there is no guarantee that you will be given a permanent job after the internship.
But… what are the challenges of taking internships after graduation?
Companies will give you bigger expectations and responsibility. So the phenomenon of an intern having responsibilities that are similar to a full timer is actually pretty common and a no-wonder thought.
Then what is the right choice?
Those who want to gain work experience and build a network, an internship might be the right choice. Those who need a stable income and want to advance your career, looking for a permanent job right away might be better. There’s no right or wrong answer.
For freshgraduates who’s reading this right now, before you decide, ask yourself: What do I need the most right now?
Because the most important thing is to choose the option that best suits your needs and goals.
