Internship Preference among

Undergraduates

Submitted by
Bhabani Shankar Mishra
(RegNo: FCM/BBA/2017-20/021)

Under Supervision of
Dr. Tanaya Nayak
Assistant Professor

FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

SRI SRI UNIVERSITY, CUTTACK, ODISHA

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 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Bhabani Shankar Mishra of BBA Batch 2017-20 has done this project
report entitled “Internship Preferences Among Undergraduates” under my supervision
from 1st September 2019 to 10th November 2019. This is an original work.

Dr. Tanaya Nayak

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 Declaration

I Bhabani Shankar Mishra of BBA Batch 2017-20 declare that I have done this project
report entitled “Internship Preferences Among Undergraduates” under the supervision of
Dr. TANAYA NAYAK Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management Studies, Sri Sri
University, Cuttack. This is my original work.

Bhabani Shankar Mishra

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I take this opportunity to express my heartily thanks to all those who individually as well
as collectively helped me in the successful completion of this project.

At the outset I owed my deep sense of gratitude to my project guide, Dr. TANAYA
NAYAK Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management studies, SSU for showing me the right
direction to complete this project. Her valuable guidance, constant inspiration and supervision,
flinched help and encouragement in each and every step throughout the project work is duly
acknowledged. This work can never be completed without her ever-need support &co-
operation.

I also express my gratitude to our facilities of department of Business Administration of

Sri Sri University, for their constant motivation, valuable suggestion, advice and help
throughout the project work. I am thankful to our faculty for their guidance for successful
completion of this project.

Finally, my parent’s blessings which are my asset have always been a constant source of
inspiration.

Bhabani Shankar Mishra

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 Abstract
The study explores the preference of Internships among the undergraduate students in Odisha.
The research is descriptive in nature. The study was conducted in the cities of Cuttack and
Bhubaneswar. Primary data was collected through a structured questionnaire in google forms,
that elicited responses of students regarding their preferences on internships. A total of 50
responses were collected from various candidates from universities of Cuttack &
Bhubaneshwar cities of Odisha. The study also used several websites as secondary source of
information for extracting details of internship websites, types of internship, advantages and
disadvantages of each type of internship, etc. The data which was collected was analyzed using
mean and were represented using bar graph & pie chart. The findings of the study showcase
that the most preferred internship website is Internshala. The primary reason to apply for
internship is to receive a letter of recommendation or certificate. Most of the respondents
considered work from home and paid internships, did internship in the second year, took advice
from their friends for doing an internship and prefer to do internship during semester break.
Few recommendations were given to the students who are applying for online internships at
various internship platforms based on the findings of the study.

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 Content

Topics Page
Number
1.INTRODUCTION

1.1. Introduction of the study 8–8

1.2. Need of the study 8–9

1.3. Objectives of the study 9–9

1.4. Scope of the study 9–9

2.LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1. Internship 11 – 11

2.2. Types of Internship 11 – 12

2.3. Types of Indian Internship Platform 12 – 18

2.4. Advantages & Drawbacks of Virtual Internship 19 – 19

3.RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1. Research Design 21 – 21

3.2. Primary Data 21 – 21

3.3. Secondary Data 22 – 22

3.4. Data Sources and Collection Method 22 – 23

3.5. Data Analysis Procedure and Tools 24 – 24

4. Data Analysis 26 – 32

5. RECOMMENDATION & CONCLUSION

5.1. Findings 34 – 34

5.2. Recommendation 34 – 34

5.3. Limitations 35 – 35

5.4. Conclusion 35 – 35

REFERENCES 36 – 36

APPENDIX 37 – 38

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 Chapter – 1

INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Introduction of the Study:
Internships are very important, particularly in today's competitive work world. A student who
has internship and work experience upon graduation will be more highly desired by employers
than someone who did not venture into the "work world" at all during college. The first benefit
is that you are able to get work experience in the program you’re studying and you’ll be
building your resume with relevant experience. The network and other relationships a student
can develop through internships compliment the actual work experience they get while
working for a few months during college. Performing well at an internship is a great way to
have a potential job offer before graduation. Internships are becoming more desirable as
students struggle with college costs. The opportunity to possibly earn some money while
earning college credit is huge. The chance to explore careers before getting too far down the
academic path is also a bonus to internships.

1.2 Need of the Study:

Internship serves as an important factor in career. Some of the important reasons are listed
below i.e. why an internship serves as an important factor. They are –

➢ To gain experience
You lack experience and this is the only way to get it by doing an internship. You get to see
and experience the different roles that people play in certain companies and see working life
from different perspectives. This is good to take into the working world with you because at
times, you will be asked to do various tasks involving different elements of the company.
Basically, in simple words you will have a complete insight of how a company or an
organization runs.

➢ To have a better understanding

An internship allows you to take time to understand your role, tasks and the industry.
Internships want you to leave knowing more than you came with, and this is most likely the
outcome. Take this opportunity to understand each task you are given and every new tool you
use.

➢ Have the opportunity to learn and watch

You can learn from the best during an internship. People will be watching over you and
working closely with you on projects so that you have someone to look up to and a goal to
work towards. Perhaps you will learn new skills from these people and new things about the
industry and life that you didn’t know before.

➢ Gain the ability to put new things into practice

You can try out new skills and tools without the pressure of being wrong. Internships are a time
to experiment, and people who hire you for that internship know that. They expect you to learn
from your mistakes and use this as motivation to get better at the things you were not so great

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at before. Take these new ideas and skills to your next job and find a way to incorporate them
into any tasks you are given.

➢ Build confidence
Whether it be public speaking, giving presentations or simply suggesting new ideas, internships
will build your confidence which allows you to grow as both a worker and a person. Internships
will help you to build confidence through practice which will also help in your personal growth.
After all, practice makes perfect.

➢ To get a feel for different industries

Internships are usually for 3-6 months. This allows you to get a feel for different industries in
a small period of time. If you spend 3 months in PR then 3 months in marketing, you get to
know the difference in content, how they work and why they work. This will help in your
overall career path if you are unsure of what to do in the future, or are stuck between 2 options.
You also pick up a wider variety of skills when working in different industries which can make
you more attractive to employers and hiring managers.

➢ To communicate
Internships require you to both works individually and within a team. You learn to
communicate in new ways to build professional working relationships with people of all ages.
This is great because it allows you to be open to other people’s ideas and to get creative in a
team in order to build better ideas and ultimately, to build a better company.

1.3 Objectives of the Study:

• To explore the internship preference of undergraduate students
• To investigate the factors affecting the choice of internship among undergraduate
students.

1.4 Scope of the Study:

The study explores the internship preferences of undergraduate students. The scope of the study
is limited to undergraduate students studying in various colleges and universities in Cuttack
and Bhubaneswar cities of Odisha.

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 Chapter – 2

LITERATURE
REVIEW

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1.1 Internship:
An internship is a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of
time. They are typically undertaken by students and graduates looking to gain relevant skills
and experience in a particular field. Employers benefit from these placements because they
often recruit employees from their best interns, who have known capabilities, thus saving time
and money in the long run. Internships are usually arranged by third-party organizations which
recruit interns on behalf of industry groups. Rules vary from country to country about when
interns should be regarded as employees. The system can be open to exploitation by
unscrupulous employers.

Internships for professional careers are similar in some ways, but not as rigorous as
apprenticeships for professions, trade, and vocational jobs. Interns may be high school students,
college and university students, or post-graduate adults. These positions may be paid or unpaid
and are temporary.

Typically, an internship consists of an exchange of services for experience between the intern
and the organization. Internships are used to determine if the intern still has an interest in that
field after the real-life experience. In addition, an internship can be used to create a professional
network that can assist with letters of recommendation or lead to future employment
opportunities. The benefit of bringing an intern into full-time employment is that they are
already familiar with the company, their position, and they typically need little to no training.
Internships provide current college students the ability to participate in a field of their choice
to receive hands on learning about a particular future career, preparing them for full-time work
following graduation.

1.2 Types
Internships exist in a wide variety of industries and settings. An internship can be paid, unpaid,
or partially paid (in the form of a stipend). Internships may be part-time or full-time and are
usually flexible with students' schedules. A typical internship lasts between one and four
months, but can be shorter or longer, depending on the organization involved.

• Paid internships:
They are common in professional fields including medicine, architecture, science,
engineering, law, business (especially accounting and finance), technology, and
advertising. This type of internship is to expand an intern's knowledge both in their school
studies and also at the company. The intern is expected to bring ideas and knowledge from
whatever he or she has studied.

• Work research, virtual research (graduation) or dissertation:

This is mostly done by students who are in their final year of school. With this kind of
internship, a student does research for a particular company. The company can have
something that they feel they need to improve, or the student can choose a topic in the
company themselves. The results of the research study will be put in a report and often will
have to be presented.

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 • Unpaid internships
They are typically through non-profit charities and think tanks which often have unpaid
or volunteer positions. A program must meet criteria to be properly classified as an
unpaid internship.

• Partially-paid internships
They are when students are paid in the form of a stipend. Stipends are typically a fixed
amount of money that is paid out on a regular basis. Usually, interns that are paid with
stipends are paid on a set schedule associated with the organization.

Another type of internship growing in popularity is the virtual internship, or we can call it
work from home in which the intern works remotely, and is not physically present at the job
location. It provides the capacity to gain job experience without the conventional requirement
of being physically present in an office. The internship is conducted via virtual means, such as
phone, email, and web communication. Virtual interns generally have the opportunity to work
at their own pace.

1.3 Types of Indian Internship Websites:

A good internship would not only boost and build strong work morale but it will also provide
an individual with skills which would be relevant to his or her professional career and will help
them to excel in their life. Below mentioned sites have been compared on a number of scales
including ease of application building, quality of internships available, number of internships
available, other services provided, and various different points. They are:

▪ Internshala
This is one of the most popular and probably the first website which all students or workers
with no previous experience should usually start at. This website provides all its users with
literally thousands of opportunities in all fields and domains. Students can also use the website
to enroll in different training programs like Digital Marketing, Ethical Hacking, Web
Development, Python, and many other options. This website also provides students with an
opportunity to be their campus ambassadors.

The process for applying to internships on this website is also incredibly simple. To get the
process started you would first be required to make a login ID and password. Once you have
that then you can access a large number of internships which are available on this website. You
can manage and edit your resume at any time and can also find the right internship for you by
using the filter box on the side. This website ensures that it connects everybody to trusted and
assured companies who are genuinely interested in hiring interns.

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 ▪ Let’s INTERN
This is also another great platform which students can use to get the best possible services. This
website exposes students to some of the best internships from a number of large organizations
like Tencent Game, Emerson, Myntra, The Indian Express, Big Basket, Comic Con India, Big
Basket, PVR Cinemas, and many other organizations. It is quite easy to register at this website
as you just have to fill out the registration popup form.

Organizations can also register in a similar manner but instead of opting for the student column
they would have to opt for the employer column. This website provides internships in a range
of different domains and they also constantly post tips on their blog to educate students about
the internship process in a better manner.

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 ▪ LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a very famous community of professional networks which is known for providing
the best jobs. This company connects working professionals on a single platform and allows
them to communicate in a professional manner. At this website, you can post jobs or even apply
for them. However, what most people don’t know is that this website also allows people to
apply for internships.

There is also an entire section of this website which is devoted to students and working
professionals alike who wish to learn new and relevant skills. This website allows users to filter
their search for internships and it offers thousands of options for everybody to choose from. To
apply for these internships, you just have to sign up and fill out the details. Once the signup
process is complete you can directly apply for those positions.

▪ Glass Door
This is another great website which allows students and working professionals alike to find the
right jobs and internships. Employers and organizations can also use this website to hire the
right kind of talent and people. There are millions of options to choose from and to start the
application process you just have to make an ID and password. This website also allows users
to post reviews about various companies and compare salaries of different positions.

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 ▪ Hello Intern
Hello Intern is a great platform which is regarded as the global internship expert. This website
allows students to apply for various internships with companies, startups, and non-profit
organizations. Some of the major opportunities which are provided by this website include Zee
Media, Vivo, Titan, Decathlon, Citrus, and many other companies. There is also a very
interesting global internship program which is offered by this platform.

The internships at this portal range from a number of different fields and domains. There are
also many training programs which one can enroll in to learn new skills and new topics.
Currently, there is also a summer internship program going on. To begin your internship search
on this platform you just have to sign up and start looking.

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 ▪ Twenty19
Twenty 19 is another great platform which aims to be the perfect guide for all students into the
real world. This website is solely dedicated to providing all students with the best internship
opportunities. Students can register for free on this website through Facebook, Gmail, or their
other email IDs. There are many college events which are going on in this website all
throughout the year. There is also a very relevant summer training program which is being held
by this platform. To get started at this website you just have to log in and begin your search.

▪ AngelList
Angel List is a website that claims to be the point where the world meets the startups and we
couldn’t agree more. This website has a huge number of opportunities not just for students but
for many other working professionals. There are major organizations which frequently post
their job or intern requirements on this portal. And some of those organizations are Tinder,
Patreon, Twitch, Gusto, Yelp, and Medium.

At this platform, there is also a very interesting and unique investing program which allows
users to invest privately in a startup during the early stages of its development. To begin your
search for the perfect internship on this site you just have sign up and complete your profile.
Once your profile is completed then you can apply for internships with only a click of your
mouse.

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 ▪ OysterConnect.com
Oyster Connect.com is a virtual student workforce platform which allows students to contribute
to the critical projects which are being completed by different companies. There are over
60,000 students on this platform who are from over 100+ colleges and 50+ cities. Most of the
students on this website are highly talented and skilled.

This platform takes up a crowd source model of work which means that each student has to
complete a small amount of work which in collection with other students ends up completing
the larger work or task. To look for internships at this portal you just have to sign up and
activate your profile by following the instructions given in the email.

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 ▪ Indian Internship
This platform provides students with an opportunity to apply for internships within India. The
internships at this platform range in a number of fields and domains. However, this website
does not have a large number of options to choose from if one compares it to the other websites
which are mentioned in this list. To apply for positions at this portal you will not be required
to sign up and instead, you can just click on the internships you are interested in and fill out a
form which is present on the side.

▪ Interlelo
This is a website which students can use to apply for internships. However, it is important to
note that there are not many options to choose from at this website but it is very easy to navigate
and loads almost instantly.

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1.4 Benefits and Drawbacks of Virtual Internships
Benefits:
o Flexibility – Virtual internships allow interns to be in the comfort of their home and set
hours according to availability and a candidate can work at any place without any
difficulty.
o Diversity – Virtual internships are offered in many countries which allows interns to
virtually connect with other interns from around the world.
o No travelling cost - Virtual internships allow interns to complete assignments where it
is convenient for them and there is no travelling cost.
o Enhancing communication skills - Since interns will have to communicate with their
agency via email, Skype, or telephone, interns will automatically develop better
communication skills.

Drawbacks:
o No Feedback- It is important to remember to ask the agency for feedback on the
assignments completed. Sometimes assignments are given throughout the internship
without knowing if you are progressing.
o Less Interaction & Hand on Work - Virtual internships provide no personal interaction.
o Self-Discipline - Since virtual internships are so flexible, interns must be very
disciplined to complete assignments on time without much supervision.

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CHAPTER - 3

RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY

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1.1 RESEARCH DESIGN
The research design used in this project is descriptive in nature. Descriptive research is defined
as a research method that describes the characteristics of the population or phenomenon that is
being studied. This methodology focuses more on the “what” of the research subject rather than
the “why” of the research subject.

In other words, descriptive research primarily focuses on describing the nature of a

demographic segment, without focusing on “why” a certain phenomenon occurs. In other
words, it “describes” the subject of the research, without covering “why” it happens.

The stage of the research process is briefly explained below. The research process is beginning
with discovering the problem and explanation.

This research begins with discover of preferences of internships among undergraduates. After
a clear objective and definite design are created to make the research more efficient. The
problem definition stage of the research process is probably the most significant view.
Exploratory research then conducted throughout the beginning stage of the research process.
By analyzing any previous research on student’s motivation by communicating with
knowledge persons, and by casually examining the situation, the researcher can increasingly
sharpen the concepts. Secondary data related to internships are collected. Conversely,
secondary data maybe outdated or possibly will not precisely reach the objective of the
researcher, pilot study.

1.2 PRIMARY DATA

Primary data is a process of observation, qualitative and quantitative research. Those process
may be either separate or join together. Both qualitative research and quantitative research is
suitable for this particular model as this research contain limited probing, with using of
questionnaire and decision model.

A structured approach is used with sample of potential respondents to produce scientific

insights into candidates. Survey method was chosen to collect information. As the survey is a
research technique in which information is gathered from a sample of people by use of
questionnaire; a method of data collection based on communication with a representative
sample of individuals.

This also emphasized that there are many advantages of surveys method. Surveys present
quick, efficient and inexpensive of measuring information of the respondents. However, the
percentage and ratio vary from one to another.

Questionnaire
A questionnaire is a research instrument consisting of a series of questions for the purpose of
gathering information from respondents. The questionnaire was invented by the Statistical
Society of London in 1838.

Although questionnaires are often designed for statistical analysis of the responses, this is not
always the case.

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Questionnaires have advantages over some other types of surveys in that they are cheap, do not
require as much effort from the questioner as verbal or telephone surveys, and often have
standardized answers that make it simple to compile data. However, such standardized answers
may frustrate users. Questionnaires are also sharply limited by the fact that respondents must
be able to read the questions and respond to them. Thus, for some demographic groups
conducting a survey by questionnaire may not be concrete.

Google Forms
Google Forms is a survey administration app that is included in the Google Drive office suite
along with Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. Forms features all of the
collaboration and sharing features found in Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Google Forms is a tool
that allows collecting information from users via a personalized survey or quiz. The
information is then collected and automatically connected to a spreadsheet. The spreadsheet is
populated with the survey and quiz responses.

Online Survey
Online survey or internet survey, is one of the most popular data-collection sources, where a
set of survey questions is sent out to a target sample and the members of this sample can
respond to the questions over the world wide web. Respondents receive online surveys via
various mediums such as email, embedded over website, social media etc.

Organizations implement online surveys to use the internet in order to gain insights and
feedback about upcoming products or services, change in marketing strategies, enhancement
in current features etc.

1.3 SECONDARY DATA

Secondary data refers to data which is collected by someone who is someone other than the
user. Common sources of secondary data for social science include censuses, information
collected by government departments, organizational records and data that was originally
collected for other research purposes. Primary data, by contrast, are collected by the
investigator conducting the research.

Secondary data analysis can save time that would otherwise be spent collecting data and,
particularly in the case of quantitative data, can provide larger and higher-quality databases
that would be unfeasible for any individual researcher to collect on their own. In addition,
analysts of social and economic change consider secondary data essential, since it is impossible
to conduct a new survey that can adequately capture past change and/or developments.
However, secondary data analysis can be less useful in marketing research, as data may be
outdated or inaccurate.

1.4 DATA SOURCES AND COLLECTION METHOD

In this research, researcher collected information to meets the research objective. Therefore,
the literature review and related data are collected by using both primary data and secondary
data.

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Primary Sources
1. From google forms

2. Data are collected from 50 undergraduates

Secondary Sources
1.Internship Websites

2.YouTube

3.Google Search Pages

Sampling
Sampling is a process used in statistical analysis in which a predetermined number of
observations are taken from a larger population. The methodology used to sample from a larger
population depends on the type of analysis being performed, but it may include simple random
sampling or systematic sampling.

The sampling method used in the research is Random Method.

Random Sampling
With random sampling, every item within a population has an equal probability of being
chosen. It is the furthest removed from any potential bias because there is no human judgement
involved in selecting the sample.

1.5 DATA ANALYSIS PROCEDUE AND TOOLS

Bar graphs
A bar chart or bar graph is a chart or graph that presents categorical data with rectangular bars
with heights or lengths proportional to the values that they represent. The bars can be plotted
vertically or horizontally. A vertical bar chart is sometimes called a line graph.

A bar graph shows comparisons among discrete categories. One axis of the chart shows the
specific categories being compared, and the other axis represents a measured value. Some bar
graphs present bars clustered in groups of more than one, showing the values of more than one
measured variable.

Pie charts
A pie chart is a circular statistical graphic, which is divided into slices to illustrate numerical
proportion. In a pie chart, the arc length of each slice is proportional to the quantity it represents.
While it is named for its resemblance to a pie which has been sliced, there are variations on the

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way it can be presented. Pie charts are very widely used in the business world and the mass
media.

Histogram
A histogram is an accurate representation of the distribution of numerical data. It is an estimate
of the probability distribution of a continuous variable and was first introduced by Karl
Pearson. It differs from a bar graph, in the sense that a bar graph relates two variables, but a
histogram relates only one. To construct a histogram, the first step is to "bin” the range of
values—that is, divide the entire range of values into a series of intervals—and then count how
many values fall into each interval. The bins are usually specified as consecutive, non-
overlapping intervals of a variable. The intervals must be adjacent, and are often of equal size.

Mean/Average
There are several kinds of means in various branches of mathematics. For a data set, the
arithmetic mean, also called the mathematical expectation or average, is the central value of a
discrete set of numbers: specifically, the sum of the values divided by the number of values.
The arithmetic mean is the most commonly used and readily understood measure of central
tendency in a data set. In statistics, the term average refers to any of the measures of central
tendency. The arithmetic mean of a set of observed data is defined as being equal to the sum
of the numerical values of each and every observation divided by the total number of
observations. The arithmetic mean is defined by the formula:

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CHAPTER - 4
DATA ANALYSIS

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 ANALYSIS OF FINDINGS FROM THE SURVEY
➢ Gender

From this survey, it was concluded that there were 60 % Male & 40% Female who filled up
the form.

➢ Age

From the survey, it was seen that 80% were from the age group of 18 – 22, 20% were from the
age group of 22 – 25 & there were no one above 25 years of age who filled up the form.

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 ➢ Which websites do you prefer to search for internship?

From the survey, it was seen that 82% candidates prefer Internshala for applying internships,
6% candidates prefer Let’s Intern, 12 % prefer other internship platform for applying
internship, while no one used Twenty 19 internship platform.

➢ What are your major considerations while choosing an internship?

From this survey, 74% of the candidates prefer Letter of Recommendation or Certificate while
considering an internship, 54% consider Stipend, 48% consider On Job Training & remaining
26% candidates prefer Preplacement Offer.

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 ➢ What are your preferred types of internship?

From the survey, 40% of the candidates consider Full Time internship, 44% of the candidates
consider Work from Home, 40% of the people consider Part Time Internship, 60% of the
people consider Paid Internship while remaining 2% Candidate prefer Unpaid Internship during
the time of work.

➢ In which year of your Bachelor’s Degree you prefer an internship?

From the survey, it was seen that 16% students preferred internship in first year, 58% did
internship in second year and remaining 26% of the students did internship in third year.

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 ➢ Whose advice do you seek while choosing an internship?

From the survey, it was found out that 18% of the students took advice from their family
members for internship, 32% of the students took advice from their friends, 28% took advice
from the faculty members & remaining 22% of the students took help from their seniors while
choosing for an internship.

➢ What is your opinion regarding the importance of internship in a

bachelor degree program?

From this survey, it was seen that 26% of the students importance of internship in a bachelor
degree program as very important, 54 % of the students consider as important, 12% of the
students remained neutral, 4% of the students considered less important and the remaining 4%
considered importance of internship in a bachelor degree program as less important.

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 ➢ Do you feel experience acts as an important factor in choosing an
internship?

From the survey, it was seen that 20% of the students feel experience as a very important factor
while choosing an internship, 42 % of the students consider very important, 36% of the students
remained neutral and remaining 2% of the students considered experience as less important
factor in internship.

➢ What difficulties you face when you apply for online internship?

From this survey, it was seen that 58% of the students face difficulty with the reliability of the
website, 42% face difficulty with the long online form, 22% are unbale to perform well in the
online test given by the internship platform, 36% face difficulty due to lack of stable internet
connection, 34% face difficulty as they fear that their personal information will be leaked and
remaining 60% of the students face difficulty due to the lack of transparency from the company.

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 ➢ What is your preferred timeline for internship?
From the survey, it was seen that 38% of the students prefer few hours per day, 30% of the
students prefer few weeks per month and remaining 32% prefer few months per year.

➢ Your preferred time for internship?

From the survey, it was seen that 81% of the students prefer to work during semester break
and reaming 18.4% students prefer to work within the semester.

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 ➢ How important is a company’s brand name while choosing an
internship?
From the survey, it is seen that 30.6% consider company’s brand name as very important,
42.9% consider company brand name is important, 20.4% remained neutral, 4.1% consider
less important and remaining 2% consider company’s brand name as not important.

➢ Please select your preferred company type to work for in an internship?

From the survey, it was seen that 58% of the students prefer to work in Fortune 500, 8% of
the students prefer to work in MSME, 16% of students prefer to work in Start-up and
remaining 18% of students prefer to work in other organizations.

These are the above answer of the surveyed question made there are completely based on
Primary Data

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RECOMMENDATION
&
CONCLUSION

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5.1 FINDING
The findings of the study are as follows:

◊ Majority were Males (60%) who filled up the form.

◊ Majority of people who filled up the form, were between the Age group 18 – 22.
◊ 82% of the people who filled up the form, preferred Internshala while applying for
internship.
◊ Majority of people considered Letter of Recommendation or Certificate while applying
for internship.
◊ Many people considered work from home and paid internships.
◊ 58% of the students did internship in the second year.
◊ Majority of students took advice from their friends (32%) for doing an internship.
◊ Majority of students considered internship important (54%) in a bachelor degree
program.
◊ Majority of students feel experience acts as an important factor in choosing an
internship (42%).
◊ Many people felt the difficulty of lack of transparency from the company while
applying for internship (60%).
◊ 38 % of the people will devote few hours per day for internships.
◊ 81.6% of the people prefer to do internship during semester break.
◊ Majority of students considered company’s brand name important (42%) while
choosing an internship.
◊ Nearly 58% students are willing to work under Fortune 500 Companies.

5.2 RECOMMENDATION
The following recommendations are made on the basis of the research work:

◊ The websites offering internship programs should be reliable and garner trust from the
students.
◊ The website should circulate short online forms that collect specific information rather
than long forms which are time consuming.
◊ All the candidates who are applying for internships should check their internet speed
before applying in order to avoid any network issues.
◊ All the students applying for online internship should check the authenticity of the
website and be careful regarding the amount of personal information that they disclose.
◊ The company should provide timely and regular information to the candidate regarding
the progress and status of their internship application.

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5.3 LIMITATIONS
When I did the survey, I faced following difficulty:

• Most of the people around me were not familiar with internships.

• Some people filled up of the form only in sake of giving responses.
• Lack of availability of required information.

5.4. Conclusion
An internship provides the opportunity for a student or young professional to work alongside
regular staff in a workplace, to gain some basic hands-on experience and
educational/professional insight into a career path. Interns do not replace regular employees,
but work under the supervision of a mentor, supervisor, or other staff members.

Due to the educational context of an internship, which is focused on the personal and
professional development of the intern, internship positions are often unpaid. When an intern
starts interning in any company or organization, he or she is given proper training and
development programs so that he or she can perform his or her assigned task properly.

Internships are important because they provide insight into real-world employment settings
which can help to define career goals. They also enable students and young professionals to
develop soft-skills which are essential for employability. For example, good communication
skills, professional work ethics, initiative, and the ability to work well across multi-cultural or
global areas. Internships are excellent for resume boosting, networking, and for setting yourself
apart within a competitive job market.

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 References
➢ www.google.com
➢ www.youtube.com
➢ www.slideshare.net.in
➢ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internship
➢ https://theundercoverrecruiter.com
➢ https://www.unigo.com/admissions-advice
➢ https://www.reviewsxp.com/blog
➢ https://www.quora.com
➢ https://prssaatsouthern.wordpress.com
➢ https://www.questionpro.com/blog
➢ https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s

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Appendix
QUESTIONNAIRE
✓ Name: ______________
✓ Gender:
- Male.
- Female.
✓ Age:
- 18 – 22.
- 22 – 25.
- 25 or above.
✓ Which course you are pursuing? ________________
✓ Which websites do you prefer to search for internship?
- Internshala.
- Let’s Intern.
- Twenty 19.
- Others.

✓ What are your major considerations while choosing an internship?

- Letter of Recommendation or Certificate.
- Stipend.
- On Job Training.
- Preplacement Offer.
✓ What are your preferred types of internship?
- Full Time.
- Work from Home.
- Part-time.
- Paid.
- Unpaid.
✓ In which year of your Bachelor’s Degree you prefer an internship?
- First Year.
- Second Year.
- Third Year.
✓ Whose advice do you seek while choosing an internship?
- Family.
- Friends.
- Faculty.
- Seniors.
✓ What is your opinion regarding the importance of internship in a
bachelor degree program?
- Not Important.
- Less Important.
- Neutral.
- Important.

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 - Very Important.

✓ Do you feel experience acts as an important factor in choosing an

internship?
- Not Important.
- Less Important.
- Neutral.
- Important.
- Very Important.
✓ What difficulties you face when you apply for online internship?
- Reliability of the internship.
- Long Online Forms.
- Inability to perform well in test.
- Lack of stable internet connection.
- Leak of personal information.
- Lack of transparency from the company.
✓ What is your preferred timeline for internship?
- Few hours per day.
- Few weeks per month.
- Few months per year.
✓ Your preferred time for internship?
- Within the Semester.
- During Semester Break.
✓ How important is a company’s brand name while choosing an
internship?
- Not Important.
- Less Important.
- Neutral.
- Important.
- Very Important.
✓ Please select your preferred company type to work for in an
internship?
- Fortune 500.
- MSME.
- Start-Up.
- Others.

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