5 Reasons a Postgraduate Internship May Work for You

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By Becca Lundberg

The numbers support the persistence of your academic adviser and parents that you pin down internship opportunities during college. From 2011 to 2014, college graduates who interned at least once were more likely to receive full-time job offers than graduates who held no internships, according to the Class of 2014 Student Survey Report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Companies and organizations want to hire employees who already have professional experience under their belts. The hands-on training that internships provide is one reason universities encourage, and sometimes even require, internships during college, but these opportunities aren't just for undergraduates. Below, experts weigh in on when it's worth your time to pursue internships after graduation.