{"id":2673,"date":"2022-01-17T06:16:10","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T06:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cn7w3i4565-staging.onrocket.site\/?p=2673"},"modified":"2022-01-17T06:16:10","modified_gmt":"2022-01-17T06:16:10","slug":"the-importance-of-internship-programs-and-their-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/the-importance-of-internship-programs-and-their-value\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of internship programs and their value"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we stand ready to face new challenges in 2022, perhaps it’s time to rethink internship programs if you’re about to enter the workforce. More people are looking for employment opportunities than ever before, and right now, upping your ante in the skills department is imperative if you want to land a job. Jobseekers looking for permanent employment can put themselves ahead of the game with the help of internships. Not sure why? Read on to find out why these programs are priceless on your resume!<\/p>\n

Why internship\u00a0 programs are beneficial<\/h2>\n

They stand out on your CV<\/h4>\n

Internships allow jobseekers to gain industry experience, and that\u2019s one of the most valuable commodities in the market at the moment. There might be thousands of other people with qualifications similar to yours, but how many of them have hands-on experience? Completing an internship proves that you\u2019re future-focused and dedicated to success. It also sets you up with an excellent track record, which not many first-time job seekers have.<\/p>\n

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Apprenticeship programs teach you valuable skills<\/h4>\n

Textbooks and lectures can only teach you so much. When you complete a training program, you would have put your theory to practice and developed practical skills<\/a> and a deeper understanding of the workplace. It also introduces you to life as a full-time employee, including the daily commute and office politics, which is all part of the game.<\/p>\n

They can lead to something more<\/h4>\n

If you do really well during an internship, the employer might just offer you a permanent role when the program comes to an end. Many employers use internships as trial runs to see how potential candidates perform. In fact, some companies exclusively hire individuals that have completed internships offered by the organisation.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a great way to start building your network<\/h4>\n

Networking is such an essential element of a successful career, and the sooner you start doing it, the more it\u2019ll benefit you. Interns have the opportunity of networking with leaders in their industry, and sometimes, who<\/em><\/strong> you know is far more critical than what<\/em><\/strong> you know.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll probably earn an income for \u201clearning\u201d<\/h4>\n

Although a lot of internships are unpaid, there are some programs that not only offer free training but also incentivise you for your time. The Employment Tax incentive makes it much more appealing for companies to subsidise wages of trainees. And it\u2019s a win-win for you too since you can actually make some money while completing your training!<\/p>\n

Apprenticeships help you test the waters<\/h4>\n

The last thing you want to do is start a new job only to realise you hate it. Not just the job, but the industry you chose to invest your time in too. Internships allow you to take a test drive of the industry before you commit to the cause. This is especially beneficial for graduates<\/a> that aren\u2019t sure what area of work they\u2019re looking to go into. Worst case scenario: you learn valuable skills that you can use in another industry.<\/p>\n

Wrapping up<\/h2>\n

Adzuna<\/a> lists hundreds of training programs and apprentice opportunities for graduates and individuals looking to change their career paths. If you\u2019re keen on improving your skillset and boosting your chances of landing your dream job, start browsing the listings<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As we stand ready to face new challenges in 2022, perhaps it’s time to rethink internship programs if you’re about to enter the workforce. More people are looking for employment opportunities than ever before, and right now, upping your ante in the skills department is imperative if you want to land a job. Jobseekers looking Continued \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":2676,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[186],"tags":[471],"class_list":["post-2673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-work-experience","tag-featured"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2673"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2673\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}