Internships
An internship can be helpful to all types of students, whether they are beginning their first career or making a transition to a new field. Academic credentials are important, but never underestimate the importance of real world experience! Work experience helps you to build a track record of success and accomplishment. This will give you a foundation for future success and increase your appeal to employers. Most employers want to fill top positions with employees who they can count on to get the job done.
An internship can also lead directly to a job. A study done at one university revealed that 80 percent of students in internships were offered permanent employment by the agencies where they interned (Stateman 1997). An internship is valuable because it will give you experience in the field specifically related to your area of study. Through an internship, you have the opportunity to gain new skills, make new professional contacts and experience a different work environment. Finally, internships give you the chance to find out more about specific professions. Although you may have an idea of what you can do with your degree, there may be possibilities that you have not considered. By working in an organization in your field, you will learn to understand the different options that are available.
Employers & Alumni
The department is always interested in developing new internship opportunities for our students. Please contact Dr. Maggie Tolan, Director of Academic Programs & Alumni Relations at either (404) 413-0103 or by email at mtolan@gsu.edu to discuss your internship hiring needs.
