{"id":56372,"date":"2023-05-26T10:29:37","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T02:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=56372"},"modified":"2024-01-09T16:05:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T08:05:50","slug":"internship-guide-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/internship-guide-malaysia","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips To Help You Land The Right Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Searching for the right internship can be somewhat of a challenge. When you are unsure of which career path you want to pursue yet, it is even more difficult to narrow down your choices.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re just looking to fulfill your university requirements or trying to gain more hands-on experience, here are some things to consider when choosing an internship.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Look-for-opportunities-to-learn-new-skills\"><\/span>1. Look for opportunities to learn new skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most important things to look for in an internship is new skills. Gaining new sets of skills should always be a priority, especially since you want to acquire as much knowledge as you can about your potential career field.<\/p>\n<p>Gaining hands-on experience now can be a helpful learning curve in your future career.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>Tip: Look for companies that allow their interns the opportunity to not just gain exposure but also improve on certain skills that they\u2019re lacking. A little tough love isn\u2019t always a bad thing.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Find-a-placement-with-good-company-culture\"><\/span>2. Find a placement with good company culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing the right place is important because you\u2019ll want to make sure that the company is a good fit for you. A company with a good working culture is said to have better employee engagement in comparison to those with toxic cultures.<\/p>\n<p>Most companies now take pride in their flexible working culture, leaving room for growth as it makes you more adaptable to unique working environments, however, if you\u2019re someone who prefers a fixed 9-5 job, try applying to corporates.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Keep-in-mind-how-it-will-look-on-your-resume\"><\/span>3. Keep in mind how it will look on your resume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to learning new skills, it\u2019s also important to think about how well it will look on your CV. Interning at a well-known company is a good way for potential employers to notice you in this competitive job market since you would be up against many other candidates.<\/p>\n<p>The experience you&#8217;ll have interning at a well-known company can make a huge difference and could even possibly get you better opportunities to work on bigger projects in the future, so your focus should be on expanding your resume as a student or an entry-level candidate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Use-the-opportunity-to-experience-the-real-working-world\"><\/span>4. Use the opportunity to experience the real working world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Interning is a good way to discover the real \u201cworking world\u201d, as it&#8217;s a lot different than what you may expect.\u00a0 This allows you to practice the skills you\u2019ve learned about in theory and to know the task at the back of your hand.<\/p>\n<p>When looking for internships, look for companies that have experienced professionals who are in the same industry as what you hope to do in your career. A good way to do this would be to do your research on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Make-use-of-your-placement-to-build-professional-networks\"><\/span>5. Make use of your placement to build professional networks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Networking is important because connections are a great way to not only build your brand but also help fill job vacancies.<\/p>\n<p>Statistics from this year show that 85% of jobs are filled via networking with personal and professional connections, so do what you will with this information.<\/p>\n<p>Some internships can lead to full-time job offers with the company, so be sure to search for a place where you can grow and maintain relationships with others who can potentially help you further your career. LinkedIn is a great place to start.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Sources: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suu.edu\/blog\/2021\/02\/internships-five-things.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sachsmedia.com\/5-things-to-look-for-internship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uow.edu.au\/study\/high-school\/7-things-youll-learn-from-doing-an-internship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/4363-tips-build-professional-network.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have a quick guide to help you get started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":56373,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[312,293],"tags":[767],"class_list":["post-56372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career","category-education","tag-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How To Choose An Internship<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you looking to increase your skills or expand your network in a certain industry? 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