Business Management graduate talks about internships in SA
Mxolisi Mabasa is a business management graduate who is currently part of an intern program at RIMS Group facilitating an online Google program
Mthokozisi Mxolisi Mabaso writes:
Internships are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa, as more and more students and graduates seek to gain valuable work experience and skills that can help launch their careers.
With high levels of unemployment in the country, internships also provide employers with an affordable way to train and evaluate potential new employees.
The benefits of student internships are numerous and significant. Firstly, internships offer students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to real-world problems. This hands-on experience helps students develop practical skills and learn how to work in a professional environment. Additionally, internships can help students determine their career goals and determine their job preferences before entering the workforce. Internships also provide networking opportunities. By working alongside experienced professionals, interns can develop valuable professional relationships and gain access to new career opportunities and potential mentors.
The connections made during internships often lead to job offers or referrals which can be invaluable in a competitive job market. Furthermore, many companies that offer internships use these programmes as a recruitment tool. Internships provide employers with the opportunity to evaluate a student’s performance in a practical setting and determine if they have the necessary skills to become valuable employee. If a student performs well during their internship, the company may offer them a permanent position upon their graduation.
As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, internships will become even more critical for career growth and success contributing to building a strong and successful economy.
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