Internships
Significance Of Internship
Improving Practical Skills
Some of the practical knowledge I gain from the internship was:
- Construction of frame work and false work for some reinforced concrete structure.
- Bar bending, positioning, splicing and tying according the specified drawing.
- Surveying on building construction.
- Casting and pouring of reinforced concrete structure and equipment used.
- How to used Aids (chalk, scale and books) to make lecturers attract full.
Upgrading The Theoretical Knowledge
I got the internship class very interesting in terms of upgrading theoretical knowledge and I learned from the site some theories are as under:
- Quantity surveying
- Structural Design of shear wall and its advantage. Construction equipment Report writing.
Upgrading interpersonal communication skills
My communication classes prepared me to interact effectively in order to exchange information with possible ways. Now I know how to communicate with such a big crowd effectively.
Improving team playing skills
It helps me a lot in a way that how can I work in group and team system. How to make policies and how to apply them in different ways .
Improving Leadership Skills
It helps me in following ways.
- Be technically proficient.
- Seek responsibilities and take responsibilities for your actions.
- Make sound and timely decisions.
- Keep your workers informed.
- Know your people and look out for their well being.
- Ensures that tasks are understood, supervised and accomplished.
- Use the full capabilities of your organization.
- Listening to others and be organized.
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
Other Benefits From Internship…
Career exploration:
- I had learned about a career field from the inside and now I can decide if this is the right career field for me.
- Worked alongside professionals which have boosted up my confidence level it is beneficial for my upcoming future.
- Observed the workplace and see if it matches expectations.
Leadership And Skill Development:
- Learned new skills and added to my knowledge base while gaining confidence in my abilities.
- Got opportunity to practice communication and teamwork skills.
- expand Industry Knowledge first hand from an department and professionals.
- Provide evidence that I have initiative is reliable and have a sense of responsibility.
- Apply some of the ideas learned in school and provide a bridge between school and the professional world.
- Achieve a sense of accomplishment by contributing to an organization.
Networking And Establishing Mentors And References:
- Meet new people and practice networking skills while establishing a network of professional contacts, mentors and references.
- Open to door to advice on the next steps to take on my career path.
Resume Enhancements:
- Gain valuable experience and accomplishments to add to my resume and enhanced my application to graduate school.
- Create an advantage over other job or graduate school application.