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As a student or recent graduate finding the right job can be a daunting task. Doing an internship in Asia provides a great opportunity to ease your transition to the working world.

Here are 5 ways an internship will help you with your career!

1. Networking

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Doing an internship will give you many valuable chances to network with professionals and experienced people in the industry, expanding your network. Be it with the people at your internship or with other business associates that you will meet during your internship in Asia.

Networking is sure to help you jumpstart your career by providing you with valuable connections and access to unique opportunities

2. Improving your resume

Job Interview

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A lot of the time your resume will decide if you get the chance to be interviewed for the job you apply for or not. A blank resume will not get you very far. Employers value internships and will scan your resume for them.

Already having gained experience in the industry or field you want to work in will always leave a positive impression. Receiving recommendations through your internship can further improve your resume and vouch for your work ethic and proficiency.

3. Acquiring skills and knowledge

Job Training

Receiving on-the-job training from professionals in the industry or watching over their shoulder while doing an internship in Asia is a great opportunity to acquire vital career skills and essential business expertise.
Profiting from this chance by furthering your abilities can give you an edge over competitors who did not intern abroad.

4. Gaining self-confidence

Self-confident Businessman

Getting a taste of work life, gaining valuable experience in your dream industry and taking on hands-on tasks will certainly help bolster your self-confidence.

Performing well during your internship or getting positive as well as constructive feedback from the people around you will also give you a better image of your own capability.

Your newly gained self-confidence can help you act in a self-assured manner during job interviews and make a great impression on the employer.

5. Employment opportunities

Job Offer

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Often times doing an internship will jumpstart your career by landing you a job with your internship provider. A good performance during your internship in Asia might convince your internship provider to offer to keep you long-term.

The familiarity and experience you will have already gained will make for a great start to your career.


In summary, doing an internship in Asia will provide you with networking opportunities, hands-on experiences and skill development, which in turn will give you a better idea of yourself and raise your self-confidence.

That way you are more likely to make a great impression and perform well when trying to land a job.



Now that you know exactly how an internship can help you, why not jumpstart your career with Meiji Internships.

Ready to go on an adventure? Apply now!