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Commit to an Internship

February 26th 2006

Q. What can I do to make myself more marketable for a job in sports?
 

A. Find and commit yourself to a great internship experience.  There are many reasons to explore an internship.  Here are 10 reasons why you should commit to fulfilling a minimum of one semester of an internship before graduation:
 

1. You will gain practical knowledge and real world hands-on experience while earning academic credit.
 

2. An internship can provide you with an opportunity to apply the theory and knowledge you’ve learned in the classroom.
 

3. It’s a great opportunity to explore and preview your career interests.
 

4. You will enhance your resume.
 

5. You will develop and grow your network by establishing valuable relationships throughout your internship experience.
 

6. It’s an opportunity to develop and enhance your writing and communication skills.
 

7. You will increase your self-confidence and interpersonal skills.
 

8. You’ll learn and improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
 

9. It’s an opportunity to learn directly from experienced professionals.
 

10. The experience will enable you to be more competitive in the job market following your graduation.
 

Your turn to take a swing…
 

How have you benefited from an internship experience?
 

All the best,
 

Ron Goch
The Telios Group

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