Are you looking for a job but you don’t have enough experience? Do you wish
you can improve on your skills and connection? Are you looking to gain a
competitive edge when applying for an important role? Consider applying for
an Internship role in your company or field of choice with HRLeverage Kenya.
With the job market being harder than ever, having a lot of people applying
for top jobs, the best way to stand out is Internship. In simple terms,
Internship is a limited period where employers offer a work program to
potential employees in exchange for experience. Here are important reasons
why Internship is a good way to securing your dream job in Kenya or any
where in the world.
1. Invaluable experience.
Experience is very important when looking for a job. Most employers are
looking for people that display a range of skills and experience in the intended
roles. Internships helps you discover skills sets you thought you didn’t have or
need, meet people, build connections and understand company and industry
culture. You can work on exciting projects and also be given the space to try
something new and exciting. A lot of organizations expose interns to variety of
teams and department, which serves as an advantage in making an informed
decision about your career path as well as leveraging the corporate
environment. The experiences is meant to help you up your image and
employability disposition to your potential employers.
2. Competitive Advantage.
High competition and the dynamism of the global workforce has left the
working world into what Charles Darwin’ described as the survival of the
fittest. There are obviously too many people pursuing too few jobs, hence
making the market really crowded.
But there is hope for few smart guys because, the competition going on in the
workforce can be countered with an internship experience if you have one.
Whether paid or voluntary internships, Internships portrays some sense of
initiative and drive to your future employers.
The simple truth is that your post internship experience shows companies
that you don’t need as much training as a beginner, which saves money ,time
and effort for prospective employers. These can set you apart from the crowd
of applicants, giving you a competitive edge. Even working in consulting
environments, startups and Non-Governmental Organizations helps you build
your work portfolio to an advantage.
3. Professional Networks.
You simply cannot afford being idle while you are looking for job. You just
need to move out and get to meet real people. That is what you enjoy when
you do internship. Building connection has been one of the good benefits of
Internship as it allows you meet relevant and professional people in your
industry. No matter how small your connection may be, it grows from there.
You can build your own professional network, or even a mentor. You could be
able to get a good reference for job. A reference is a professional source from
whom you had interned with. Most employers are looking for a perfect
reference and a professional reference from your internship helps you to
secure work opportunities.
4. Improved Skill Set.
An internship does not only get you experienced, but give you the opportunity
to learn new skills and improve on yourself. It gives you the space to assess
yourself, and the opportunity to improve on the necessary skill sets you need.
You can also be able to learn people and transferrable skills like planning,
organization, time management, effective communication and more, are
needed for an effective work life. These, and other items that recruiters and
companies look out for in an applicant.
5. Job offers
Plenty of interns get their roles turned to a full – time job. If you work hard
enough you can have a job offer waiting for you just after your internship. If
you don’t get a job offer it can strengthen your employability skills and
chances of getting a good job. Also if you have been recommended well in your
organization, you stand a chance of being offered jobs in your industry.
Are you ready? An internship helps you take initiatives and make responsible
decisions, it also demonstrates passion for the subject. Highlighting what is
unique about your internship can you stand out when applying for a role or
being interviewed for a job. Internship gives you a good experience,
professional networks, job offers, improves skills sets and a competitive
advantage when applying for a job.
You can intern in any organization or field of your choice now! HRLeverage
Kenya is a recruitment and outsourcing company with recurrent internship
opportunities. Often we recruit for different organizations seeking internship
positions. Send us a mail on Jobs@hrleveragekenya.com to start your
wonderful journey through internships and other numerous career options as
you take a step step in building your career.