{"id":2553,"date":"2024-03-27T15:00:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T09:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/?p=2553"},"modified":"2024-12-18T17:09:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T11:39:50","slug":"internships-types-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/internships-types-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Internships and How to become an Intern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days, with the rise of online portals Internships, are pretty much in vogue among Freshers. As a result, students get access to practical industry experience and training in relevant skill sets. However, to become an intern, one must know about the types of internships and their differences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, here is a rundown of the different categories and types.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Types of Internships<\/b><b>: Things to Consider in an Internship<\/b><\/h3>\n<h5><b>By Duration:<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-time Internship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part-time Internship<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b>By Perks:<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid Internships (Stipend and Benefits)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voluntary\/ Unpaid Internship<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b>By Location:<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Internship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote\/ Virtual Internship<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b>By Enterprise:<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government Internship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Internship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NGO\/ Non-profit Internship<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b>By Category:<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internship for Credit (Academic Internships)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer\/ Winter Internships<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Co-op (Cooperative Education)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Externships\/ Apprenticeships<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service Learning\/ Training<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practicum<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Top 15 Internship Portals for Freshers and Graduates<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internshala<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twenty19<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opportunity Cell<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chegg Internship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glassdoor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AngelList<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WayUp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">InternMatch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youth4Work\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LetsIntern<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICTE Internships<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apprenticeshi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">p<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">india.org<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FreshersWorld<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">InternWorld<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><b>Why should you become an Intern?<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to Industry Professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of Experience and References<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentorship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommendations and Endorsements on LinkedIn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthens Career Goals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility: Pursue Academic Qualifications together<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add value to your Resume or CV<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scope of consideration for a Full-time position<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Aid (Stipend)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain and Refine skill sets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Troubleshooting problems and situations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing tasks and responsibilities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Steps to follow for becoming an intern<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>#1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sign up or register to create a profile on the internship portals mentioned. Additionally, apply to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multiple<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sites to increase your chances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondly, complete and fill up your entire profile(s). Most importantly, fill in the necessary Resume\/ CV sections and certainly upload it on time. That is to say, do not upload at the last moment or after the post is withdrawn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Note: Update your Resume or CV to earn the Recruiter&#8217;s attention. After that, check them properly before applying. For instance, you can optimize them as per your qualifications for better engagement.]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Further, browse through various opportunities and check the active posts. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to that, use keywords to filter search results. For example, \u2018Digital Marketing\u2019 or \u2018B2B Sales\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, select a few companies and apply to roles that interest you. Before that, check the responsibilities and categories mentioned earlier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#5:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, submit your application with a Declaration and Cover Letter (if asked).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Note: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use specific keywords as per the role and mention <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clearly<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> why you\u2019re the best fit for the role.]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#6:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">importantly<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, keep in touch with the company updates. Meanwhile, you can also contact Recruiters <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">directly<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on platforms like<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cvdragon\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#7:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subsequently<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, follow your application status. Complete any assignments allotted to you and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-interviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prepare for the interview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#8: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To clarify once again, appear or attend the interview on time. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, do follow up if you miss the call or slot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Note: But, never be late or miss your interview. In other words, inform prior if you have any other appointments.]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#9<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certainly<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, accept the Offer Letter if you get selected. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consequently<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check the terms and conditions and respond. Additionally, reply to the email or message you received.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Above all, visit the company office on the date you\u2019re appointed and join as an Intern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, if it\u2019s a virtual internship, attend the call with your Coordinator or Mentor on time. After that, continue your internship diligently likewise as you would for physical internships.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Conclusion:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To summarize, gaining practical experience is essential for Freshers looking to start a career. These opportunities not only offer hands-on learning but also help expand your professional network. By becoming an intern, you add credibility to your resume and boost your career prospects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, it exposes them to a diverse network of Industry professionals and encourages their professional development.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, therefore as a Fresher, you can certainly become an Intern to add more credibility to your resume. Likewise,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cvDragon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too recruits Interns annually so you can reach out to us and launch your dream career!<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days, with the rise of online portals Internships, are pretty much in vogue among Freshers. As a result, students get access to practical industry experience and training in relevant skill sets. However, to become an intern, one must know about the types of internships and their differences. 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