The coronavirus lockdown has disrupted student’s plans across the globe. Schools ended early, exams got cancelled, and a lot of work and internship opportunities were postponed because of the stay at home orders. However, instead of worrying about your cancelled plans, you can use this time to create new opportunities. Carry out a global virtual internship instead! Here are some benefits of doing a remote internship during lockdown!
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Gain relevant work experience in a career of your choice. Global virtual Internship
Work experience is one of the most important things you need to be successful in your career. Even entry-level positions ask students to have skills that can only be learned through experience. By applying yourself to real project-based tasks, you will learn more about the corporate environment and structure. You’ll receive feedback on your work from professionals and gain valuable advice about future steps! It will help you succeed in your chosen career and perform well in future jobs.
We offer students internships under the industry they prefer so they can get real-world experience in their field. In the past, our students have gained international experience under the fields of finance, marketing, IT, NGOs, law, and many more!
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Build a global network. global virtual internship
Networking is just as important as work experience. The more connections you build, the more doors you’ll open for your future. Professionals in your field around the world will be your mentors and help you beyond the internship itself. Networking is also a great way of familiarizing yourself with trends in the industry. You will come across possible job openings in the company where you complete your internship. Virtual internships are a great way of meeting supervisors and coworkers who will guide you in making future career choices. They will give you helpful advice and share their own past experiences in the field and the corporate world.
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Experience corporate culture on an international level.
In today’s world, it’s important to become a global citizen and learn how to interact on an international level. Our Global Virtual Internships program will help you find work placements in countries like Mauritius, India, Singapore, Brazil, and many more. Here, you can experience a unique corporate culture and learn from the mindset of people from different backgrounds. Communicating with people who speak a different language and have different workplace expectations will teach you how to become more adaptable and flexible as an employee. You’ll also gain a new perspective on careers outside of your country. This might inspire you to move abroad and work internationally in the future!
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Gain remote working skills.
Adaptability and flexibility are crucial if you want to succeed in any career choice. Employers are looking for students who are resilient and determined. Who won’t give up when faced with challenges but find a way to create new opportunities. If you use the lockdown as a way to complete a virtual internship, you’ll gain important remote working skills. These will benefit you in future careers. Time management, motivation to work, and independence are all important if you want to succeed in a remote internship. These are soft skills that will be enticing to employers even after lockdown is over!
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Make the most out of lockdown.
Because of the COVID-19 lockdown, recruitment and hiring are at an all-time low around the world. In the coming year, the job market will become more competitive. Having work experience relevant to your career field is a great way of making your application stand out. Take this obstacle and turn it into a learning experience for yourself by gaining work experience and using your time productively.
Make the best use out of your free time by taking up a global virtual internship. You’ll be building plenty of new skills, connections, and memories, all from the comfort of your own home and laptop.
Global Virtual Internships by PAX Edutainment
A blog by Nayana from Team PAX