What is the meaning of internship?

An internship is a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. Once confined to medical graduates, internship is used for a wide range of placements in businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies.

What type of internship should I look for?

Look for an internship in your desired field When it comes to internships, you should try to find one that is in your desired field. If you want to go into advertising, try to look for internships with marketing teams who work on ads. If you want to publish, look for internships that give you access to publishing.

Can you negotiate pay for an internship?

While it’s not unheard of, it’s rare to negotiate a salary for an internship. Internships tend to be established programs which allot for “X” amount of interns to be paid “X” per hour. However, if it is an internship that’s not part of a standardized program, there is an option to negotiate.

How do you answer salary expectations from an internship?

Say something like: “I know the average salary for this type of entry-level position is in the $35,000-$40,000 range. I think that I would be a great fit for the role due to my past internship experience and I am expecting a salary within that range.”