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What is an internship?..............................................................................................................................2
What qualifies you for an internship??....................................................................................................2
When to apply for an internship?.............................................................................................................2
Role of an intern in an organization.........................................................................................................2
Internship at PSUs.....................................................................................................................................2
Benefits of an internship in PSU...............................................................................................................3
Eligibility criteria in PSU..........................................................................................................................3
Why PSU?..................................................................................................................................................3
Research internships.................................................................................................................................3
Work of research intern............................................................................................................................3
Skills required for research internship....................................................................................................4
Benefits of research internship.................................................................................................................4
How would a research internship help?...................................................................................................4
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What is an internship?
An internship is a period of work experience that is offered by an organization or a
company for a limited period. So basically, it's a kind of opportunity by which we can get
our work experience. Summer internships are typically 40 hours a week for more than 10
to 12 weeks.
Types of internships
Paid and unpaid
Paid- one will get a stipend
Unpaid- one will get a certificate
Internship at PSUs
These firms have created job opportunities for many people. PSUs aim to increase exports and
decrease imports.
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Benefits of an internship in PSU
•one gets a stable income and the working hours are fixed that is 9-5
•transferable job
•limited responsibilities, more paperwork
Why PSU?
•salary- the minimum salary begins from 7 lacs and maximizes up to 20 lacs per annum
•job security
•free insurance like medical
Research internships
In a research internship, a person works under someone to help with projects.
Researchers who study the profession follow the following-
• writing a paper
• learning new things
• help to come up with new ideas
• develops an idea
Sometimes even this training is paid for.
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Skills required for research internship
•communication skills- fluency in speaking
•data collection- one should be good at research
•time management- doing things effectively and efficiently
•critical thinking- one must be innovative