Most students, corporates prefer 4-6 month internships: Report
Internships have increasingly become a preferred mode of candidate selection for many corporations and most students and corporates prefer 4 to 6 months (one semester) of internships as an appropriate time for learning, says a report. According to a report by AI-powered recruitment automation firm HirePro students (53 per cent), colleges (40 per cent) and corporates (57 per cent) prefer internships that last for 4-6 months (one semester) as it is neither too long nor too short.
Students see internships as an opportunity to learn the real-world nuances of what they study in classrooms, while being mentored by a knowledgeable expert, said the report.
For corporations, it found that it is a great way to closely observe a candidate and see how quickly they can learn and start delivering on tasks. However, colleges endorse 10-12 months long internships for students to be industry-ready, it added.
«Students now prefer engaging with companies well before the final placement cycle, with contests and hackathons serving as an initial touchpoint and internships representing the next step,» HirePro COO S Pasupathi said.
This HirePro report is based on opinions of over 20,000 students, over 350 educational institutions, and over 200 corporate entities and additional perspectives from over 100 campus recruitment experts.
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