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Now more than ever, employers are highly selective about whom they hire. Virtually all hiring managers prefer to hire graduates who bring real-world experience to their organization. In very real terms, a degree alone may just not be enough to land your dream job.

Internships are crucial to jump-starting your career. They allow you to:

• Test-drive the career path that interests you most.
• Build a network of professional and personal contacts.
• Develop the skills employers are seeking.
• Build confidence, motivation and professional work habits you need to excel.
• Jump into the workforce with more experience, potentially leading to better positions and higher salaries over the course of your career.

An internship can get your foot in the door with major companies or influential organizations; more employers each year hire their interns as full-time employees after graduation.