Are Internships Worth Doing? - What To Consider


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Internships can provide you with some valuable working experience. here is everything you need to know if an internship is an option you are considering.

Benefits of Internships

Internships are beneficial because they allow you to learn what it's like to work in the field you're interested in. You might be surprised to find out that you don't enjoy your desired career path.

This is why internships are so important, because they give you the opportunity to try it out first before committing to anything.

Internships are always worth it because they help you get the inside view of the field. However, if I can give you a bit of advice, make sure you don't do them for too long because internships are only meant to be temporary positions.

The Value Of Internships

Internships are also a great way to explore your interests. What career interests you? What job do you want to invest your time and energy into?

They can help you decide what careers to pursue and they're also a good way to get experience in the field.

Internships can be unpaid or paid it all depends on the company you are interning at. Do your research to find out what you want before signing up for an internship.

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Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

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