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How Important are Internships for One's Future Career?
Basically what the title says. I am currently in the process of getting an internship at a marketing studio as a graphic designer (one interview down, sample project and possible second interview to go). When I told about this to my friend, he said that internships are a waste of time and that he doesn't understand why anybody would want to waste their time interning for little to no pay. The reason I am going for it is to get some experience working for an actual company (as opposed to side projects) to put on my resume as well as some professional work to add to my portfolio.
I am sure that some of you have interned before or look into it if you are an employer. I would like some responses regarding whether or not it is an important thing to have accomplished and whether or not it plays a role in your opportunities later on, after college.
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Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques
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