From Deseret News archives:
Internships give students an 'in'
Companies looking for more than just degree
Corrent is one of many college students taking advantage of internships to get their foot in the door at big companies that may not hire fresh graduates with only classroom experience. For Corrent, her semester-long internship eventually landed her the job and has now become a springboard into a position at Ivory Homes.
"When you're in class and kids are falling asleep or playing on their iPods, you don't get that professional atmosphere," she said. "You don't learn how to deal with a contractor or when a boss comes in and says, 'I would have done it this way.'"
That real-world experience is invaluable to students trying to get into the job market, said Dana Sowby, associate director of career services at the U. When companies are looking at 10 potential hires, the student with internship experience is going to stand out, she said.
In addition, internships during the summer or even during the school year can help students decide if they are in the right major and on the right career path.
"We want it to be the job that the student can gain practical experience to help them determine if it's the right direction for them or not," Sowby said.
For Wes Brown, a junior at the U., an internship with the Jazz marketing team helped seal in his mind that he wants to go into the business side of professional sports.
During half-time shows and before games, Brown handles promotional games for audience members and sponsors as part of his paid internship.
"It has opened doors. It has given me experience and made me say, 'Hey, this is something I could see myself doing 50 years down the road,"' he said.
His experience has also led to job and internship offers from Real Salt Lake to join their marketing team, as well as possible opportunities with the National Basketball Association.
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