Benefits of an internship 
- Internships are a great way to learn by doing, where you can develop your critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Internships give you real world experience in a professional job setting. Academic credentials only go so far; employers are looking for students with related job experience.
- Internships provide you with networking opportunities that can significantly increase your ability to get the job you want – According to Peterson’s Internship Guide – 20% of jobs are found through traditional means while 60 – 90% of jobs are found through personal contact.
- Internships allow you to explore potential careers to help you choose what profession is best for you. It is also better to learn now that you don’t want to pursue a certain career path than after you have graduated.
- The majority of employers use their internship programs to recruit entry-level talent.
- UNH alumni that have participated in an internship report higher starting salaries and higher positions.
