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Want a higher paying job? Well, get an internship!
A breakdown of what employers look for in a candidate
If you’re looking for a higher earning potential when entering the job market out of college, having internship experience is key. 49 percent of employers say when they’re looking to higher college grads, they place more emphasis on those with experience outside of the classroom. Why is this experience so crucial? When you graduate from college, everyone has a degree. A degree is not enough to differentiate you from competition for the same position.
If you expect to make big bucks right off the bat, you’ll want to make sure you have the experience to attract employers’ attention. Many internships you’ll come across are unpaid, but that doesn’t mean they won’t pay off later.
Employers are looking for someone with skills not found in the classroom. Every employer wants you to have appropriate work etiquette and be able to interact in a professional setting. And they want you to know how to handle responsibilities involved in your desired field, not just homework submissions and tests. We have all played the grade game and the workplace is not a game where high test scores and extra credit matter.
The workplace is however, a competitive playing field where the quality of your work matters, organization makes everything run smoother, and a loaded resume will most likely lead to greater opportunities. So why not take the opportunity to fill your resume with experience outside of a restaurant gig or shelf stocking, and create that competitive advantage that will get you a real foot in the door. Make your employer realize they want you because of your skills, not just your GPA. Get an internship!