Are You An Internship Person Or A Degree Person?

When it comes to your career, it can often be hard not only to decide which career path to go down but also how to get the training that you need. The fact is that to have a successful career, you will need to undergo some manner of training to get the knowledge and skills that you need, but the question is which type of training is the best option for you?

Should you choose to undertake a degree or an internship, and what makes one better than the other? The answer is that it depends on a range of factors. You see, when it comes to determining which option is best in terms of training for a career, there’s not a one-size-fits-all answer—it depends on a range of variables. To figure out whether you should choose an internship or a degree, read on and hopefully we can help to make the decision process a little easier for you.

What career path do you hope to go down? The first question that you need to ask yourself is what career path do you hope to go down? This is important as the types of training available for different jobs in different industries varies. For example, careers in medicine, law, education, and childcare all require you to undertake certain training and qualifications. Whereas careers in the media, public relations, technology, and business, don’t necessarily require you to undertake a degree—there are often internships offered for this career types. What this means is if there’s a certain career route that you are keen to go down, you may not have a choice about the type of training that you opt to do. For example, if you choose to go down a medical career path and want to work in the nursing sector, you will need to undergo a training course or degree of some sort, this could be an on-campus course or an online one, like the OLOL online course, for instance. There are some industries where you have a choice about how you train, and others where you have to undergo certain training to be able to take your career to where you want it to go. So whether you are can choose how you train will depend on the industry that you hope to go into.

How much time do you have? As well as taking into account the career path that you want to go down, it’s also important to think about the amount of time that you have. If you’ve just graduated from high school and have plenty of time to start your career, then the chances are that you’re not too worried about the length of time undertaking a degree will take. However, if you are a little older and want to get a foot on the career ladder quickly, then you may prefer to undertake an internship that lasts for a shorter period than a degree. As by doing so you are not only getting the training that you need more quickly, you are also getting a foot in the door of the industry that you want to work in. A vast majority of internships end with a career, which is what makes them such a popular choice for older and more experienced workers, or people who are keen to get ahead quickly.

How do you prefer to learn? There are two types of people: people who prefer to learn in a classroom and people that prefer to learn on the job. When it comes to choosing between undertaking a degree or applying for internships, it’s important to take into account the way in which you prefer to learn. If you are someone that likes learning within a classroom environment with the use of simulated scenarios, then a degree could be the best option for you. However, if you like the concept of learning as you go and using practical tasks to learn, then an internship could be the ideal option for you. What you need to think about is what engages you, what motivates you, and what allows you to take knowledge on board and develop key skills. For some of us, that’s learning in a classroom, for others of us that is learning while working. When it comes to choosing between a degree and an internship, think about how you learn best.

It can be hard to determine which the best option is for you—a degree or an internship, but hopefully, the tips and advice above has helped to give you a better idea of which option will be the best fit for you and your needs.

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Mia Guerra

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine
Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.