UMSL Business Blog

5 Reasons Why You Should Get an Internship

By: Pablo Romero

If you’re a junior or senior, you have probably been asked if you have had an internship yet. Every year as summer approaches, many students get ready to start their journey into the corporate world and gain experiences and connections that will help them get ahead. However, sometimes students are unsure about internships, the hiring process, benefits and tradeoffs. Do internships really give you an edge? Are they worth it even if you are not paid? This blog originally appeared on UMSL Digital Mindshare, click here to read the original blog.