life lesson real-world experience
Bank in Kansas City, Mo. Beene said that even though he wouldn't work at the bank after graduating, the experience he gained there was invaluable.
"It looks good to have professional experience — a suit-and-tie, 9-5 job." Beene said. "I think it was definitely beneficial. It always looks good on a resume."
Fred Madaua, director of the Business Placement Office, said that most students did better in their school work after working as interns.
"Studies show that a high percentage of interns do better in classes and relate their classwork better to the real world," he said.
Madais said that businesses were beginning to hire more interns as they realized the importance of staffing.
"Companies are beginning to see the value of it as a recruiting tool and how successful other companies are at getting their hooks into people early and keeping them," he said. "If the chemistry is right, you will be able they become a prime target for employment."
"It's a win-win situation for students and employers."
Businesses use the same criteria for hire as employers, but require permanent employees. Madus said
'They're recruiting an intern just like they would be a full-time employee. (They consider) four things: academic back
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ground, campus activities, career-related experienced interviewers. He said: "A interview is the first step in the job search."
Madaua said that in the past year, 58 business students found internships at 70
different companies. He hopes to place as many as 90 students in internships this year.
Al Johnson, associate dean of law, said that interns were usually given significant work to do.
"Most students who work in the legal area tend to be right alongside attorneys or judges," he said. "They're not go-fers, they aren't in the job. They're right there in the soup."
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