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Related Things You Should Consider Before Accepting an Internship Singapore

Author: Stroff Lee
by Stroff Lee
Posted: Mar 28, 2016

We all know that before you accept your dream internship in Singapore, there will be a whole range of factors that you should consider. What are the ins and outs of the internship offer itself. What are your rights? Will you enjoy the work and what will you learn? Will you get paid? If you are a foreigner, what are the working conditions like in the new country?

Many people choose an internship in Singaporeor abroad to experience the feel of a different city. Equally, you might be looking to move away from the noise of the big city in exchange for a more serene lifestyle. Hence, it’s time to sit down and do some research. You should try to get a feel for your new home by checking out events there are. Try to get into contact with past interns if possible and scour reviews of programs for hints so that to make sure you cover all your bases.

If you are a foreigner student, don't forget to consider if you are able to travel after you’ve completed your internship, if you can change employers during your time abroad? Or if you can extend the visa? Should you obtain a business or tourist visa? How long is it valid for? Figure out all these considerations before your trip.

When you accept a job offer for an internship in Singapore or abroad, you might not be aware of the world of connections you are adopting. Do some search for the company you are working by digging into their social media profiles, reading their reviews, and perusing their websites to know how engaged their alumni are.

Different cultures require different attitudes toward work. If you are choosing an international internship program, consider whether the country you are going to be interning abroad in may have certain different work expectations. For example, dress, attitude, or compliance that is present at your new company as well as across many industries there. Some cities will have certain subtleties related to their working culture which you might not have considered. You might be surprised by what you find out when it comes to the work-life balance or certain attributes expected of their employees.

There are many benefits of participating in an internship in Singapore. If you want to stay with the company after your internship, you will be surprised that how those contacts will prove incredibly useful in your future career. If you are an international student who has decided to stay on working in that country after your internship, this will be invaluable.

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