Reflection 1

What are the professional benefits of completing a doctoral internship?


There are many benefits to completing a doctoral internship which can vary from person to person. You can complete an internship as part of your doctoral program to:

 

  • Develop and hone transferable skills within a professional setting
  • Determine whether a specific career field beyond tenure track positions is a good match for your values and career goals
  • Gain applied experience that can make you more competitive for future job opportunities 

 

Reflection: Do these benefits resonate with you? Do you seek other benefits in a doctoral internship experience? What are they?