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If you\u2019re on your way to earning your associate\u2019s degree, you may be wondering whether you should be pursuing internships that will help you land an entry-level job upon graduation. Generally speaking, paid and unpaid internships<\/a> are a great way to bolster your resume and coupled with an associate\u2019s degree, internships can show employers that you\u2019re a hard worker and someone who they would potentially want on their team. However, there are other things to take into account when deciding whether to intern while in an associate\u2019s program such as your other time commitments and financial circumstances.<\/p>\n

Here are some things to keep in mind as you make your decision.<\/p>\n

Do you have time to take on additional commitments?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The main thing to consider when you\u2019re thinking about seeking internships while earning your associate\u2019s degree is whether you\u2019ll be able to balance your current academic workload and other obligations with the time requirements of an internship<\/a>. To get a sense of whether an internship will fit into your schedule, it\u2019s important to understand the time commitments a typical internship requires. Most spring and fall internships last the length of an average semester and expect interns to work 10-20 hours per week. Summer internships may last longer and\/or require more hours \u2014 typically, summer internships ask applicants for a 20-40-hour commitment each week. In order to decide whether this is something you\u2019d be able to to do, make a list of all of your time commitments during the semester, including classes, study time, extracurriculars and other jobs. Once you have a clear picture of how much time is taken up by your academic and day-to-day commitments, you\u2019ll be able to make an informed decision about taking on additional work.<\/p>\n

Do you need an income to sustain yourself while getting your degree?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Paid and unpaid internships<\/a> may factor into your decision to pursue an internship while working toward your associate\u2019s degree. For example, while you may not be able to take an internship without compensation, perhaps you can find one that will offset your financial needs and allow you to focus on gaining professional experience rather than just earning money as you work toward graduation with your degree.<\/p>\n

Can you earn college credit through your internship?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As in many four-year programs, plenty of colleges and universities offering associate\u2019s degrees allow students to earn credits toward graduation by doing an internship. And since you can often replace classwork with internship hours, your internship doesn\u2019t have to distract from your schoolwork. If your associate\u2019s degree program allows you to substitute an internship for regular coursework, you can take advantage of the opportunity to double down on earning credits while exploring all the benefits internships can offer.<\/p>\n

Since job candidates with associate\u2019s degrees are often competing for entry-level jobs with graduates of four-year programs \u2014 many of whom will have also done internships \u2014 it\u2019s a hugely useful step up to have completed an internship along with your program. These internships will bolster your studies with experience and a widened skill set, and will help you exercise the professional abilities you\u2019ll need for entry-level jobs. In addition, internships will also increase your professional network, meaning that you\u2019ll come into contact with people in your field who may be able to recommend, or even hire, you for entry-level jobs after you graduate with an associate\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n

By weighing out the different factors involved and getting a clear sense of your own situation, you\u2019ll be able to decide whether interning while in associate\u2019s program is right for you.<\/p>\n

Next, get more career tips for internships and entry-level jobs such as What to Do After You Get a Job Offer<\/a>\u00a0and find answers to common interview questions such as What Motivates You?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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