Select the right virtual internship and exchange it in a job offer

Select the right virtual internship and exchange it in a job offer

Due to Corona, there has been some good news for students amid reports of cancellation of summer internship of students in institutions like IIT and IIM including the corporate world. Recently, IT giants Tata Consultancy Services have directly connected the students with corporate industry mentors, and to remotely complete the internship project, a digital platform remote internship has been started. Here the company will be able to post internship opportunities online and students will be able to browse trending internships and get information about trending project themes. Credits will also be given to students on the basis of projects. Internships will be of three types, the first being TCS ION Rio 45 with a 45-hour digital internship. The second is TCS ION Rio 125 which will have a 125-hour internship through leaders' guidance and webinars on industry projects and the third is TCS ION Rio 210 where there will be 210 hours of internships on industry projects and courses to prepare for the industry.

How to choose the right internship

According to internship founder and CEO Sarvesh Agarwal, choosing the right internship can be done keeping in mind the 3 point rule.
First, update your resume and add your project to it along with your achievements, previous internships, and training.
Second, make a list of the organizations and profiles you want to work on, then choose the strongest profile based on your skills.
Third, prepare fully for the video interview. Dress up professionally and arrange for strong internet connectivity. Also, check that your microphone and camera are working properly.

How to succeed in a virtual internship

Honor Barbara Safani of Career Solver, a New York City-based career management firm, has suggested some specific tips to make a virtual internship a success. Learn about these tips-

Tip1) show that you're all set
In an online interview for a virtual internship, show that you have learned many skills during virtual learning that you can apply in remote work. By giving some examples to the employer, make sure that you are ready to work successfully with remotely.

Tip 2) Focus on Communication
Focus on gaining experience during a virtual internship. Have clear communication with new team members. Be proactive and think of what you can contribute to the team in achieving the goal, Then whether it is strong internet skills to research or to organize information online.

Tip 3) be ready to learn
It is important to evaluate yourself and try to improve your skills, but it is also important not to get upset while working from home. If you are unable to understand something, then ask. Remember that this is the time for you to learn, so do not be serious about the difficulties in adjusting to the virtual environment of work.

Change the internship from 110 rule to job
Nitish Jain, President of SP Jain School of Global Management, suggests to the students that with 110 rules they can convert their internships into jobs. For this, they will have to put their hundred percent effort in the company's job role. The remaining 10 percent of students can become proactive and contribute by sharing inputs with their boss or HR.