What do freshman students need to pay attention to during internships?

●Suitable technical talents are in short supply

It is understood that as of mid-April, more than 3,015 companies have posted 80,216 internship positions on the 5155.com website. From the perspective of internship positions, marketing accounted for 18%, production accounted for 13%, technical accounted for 11%, administration accounted for 9%, human resources accounted for 7%, finance 4%, design 4%, translation 3%, models and volunteers Each accounted for 1%. It is worth mentioning that a survey of more than 2,600 companies found that more than one-third said they would look for suitable candidates from interns to become regular employees.

Feng Lijuan, chief human resources expert of 51job, said that marketing is still the major category of internship positions this year. Although internship positions are becoming more and more diverse, the most urgent need is still for marketing personnel. In recent years, telephone sales and online sales have become increasingly common, and related sales personnel are in great demand. The most difficult positions to recruit are technical personnel such as technology research and development and maintenance. Since there is still a gap between the technical training in universities and the actual application of enterprises, there is a very shortage of suitable technical talents.

●Students will want to "change jobs" if they cannot become regular employees in 2 months

Feng Lijuan said that compared with previous years, students applying for internships this year pay more attention to the correlation between internships and future employment. And the emphasis on corporate visibility exceeds the relevance of internship positions and majors. In addition, there are certain requirements for the comfort level of the internship. Most students said that if they cannot become regular employees through internships, they are not willing to intern in a company for more than 2 months.

●Companies usually release 1.5-2 times internship positions based on the number of recruits

In previous years, many companies would focus on opening internship positions during the summer, but in recent years this time limit has become less and less obvious. Usually companies will post 1.5-2 times the number of internship positions based on the number of graduates they want to recruit in the second year. The recruitment process for interns is generally relatively simple. Companies will pay more attention to the majors or certain specialties of candidate students, such as software testing or web design. The interview is usually conducted by the employing department or the direct supervisor of the internship position. It is very necessary for students to understand the employer applying for internship opportunities in advance, including the company's business, industry status, competitors, and recent news.

Feng Lijuan pointed out that usually, applicants who apply online will go through a round of telephone interviews, which mainly focus on simple application motivation and resume questions. Such as which position you applied for, why you chose this company and applied for this position, as well as extracurricular activities, internships, study status, etc. Applicants who pass the telephone interview will be asked to attend an interview, which usually takes place within two rounds. The examination focuses on professional skills, personality, interests, etc. Therefore, it is best for applicants to understand the relevant department responsibilities, business, etc. before the interview.

●The internship strategies are different between sophomores and juniors

Summer is the prime time for internships, but how to find a good company and leave a meaningful internship experience requires Students do the "strategy" carefully. In this regard, Feng Lijuan suggested that when looking for an internship position, first list your majors and strengths. Good companies usually have many applicants, so it is important to accurately determine what advantages, skills, insights, etc. you have that are unique to others. She suggests that students, starting from their second year of college, try to look for internship opportunities during every vacation or when they have more time. Starting from the third year of college, you should choose internship opportunities related to employment directions. Facts show that having relevant internship experience plays a decisive role in the success rate of job hunting.