An internship<\/strong> is a limited-time work program offered by an organization to an individual, often a student or recent graduate, looking to build experience or skills in a particular field. A person accepted into an internship program is called an intern<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the purpose of an internship?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internships are temporary affairs and tend to attract those with no existing experience but looking to gain some expertise in a particular field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long do internships last?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internships can last from a couple of days or weeks to several months in length. Some companies provide six-month or year-long internships to give interns a comprehensive learning experience, as well as to reduce the burden of constantly locating new intern replacements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Others might offer prospective candidates a week or month-long internship to provide a simple overview of the business and determine if the intern and the company are a fit for possibly moving forward together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does an intern do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An intern does just about everything. From shadowing employees to being given research and reporting assignments, interning duties are as varied as they get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n