Vol. 2 No. 8 (2025), Articles
Vol. 2 No. 8 (2025)

THE APPLICABILITY OF INTERSHIPS IN SHAPING FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Articles
Published 2025-05-13
Marjona Khasanova
Kimyo International University in Tashkent
Fozilbek Orzibekov
Scientific adviser: Senior Lecturer, Head of English Language Department, Kimyo International University in Tashkent
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Keywords

Internships, employability, talent development, networking, career development, experiential learning, university-industry partnership.

Abstract

Internships have an impressive contribution towards future career prospects in professionalism by  bridging the gap between theory and practice. The present research examines mechanisms through which internships enhance employability, skill acquisition, networking, and career development. Theoretical foundations of the present research are based on Experiential Learning, Human Capital, and Career Construction theories for emphasizing internship functions towards empowering new professionals with employable competencies. Through qualitative case study research techniques, questionnaires, and interviews, the results are unveiled that internships are flexible, offer industry contacts, and increase employability. Pre-enrolment in internships, cooperative university-industry collaboration, mentoring schemes, and discriminatory-free placement are the research recommendations on career advantages to be adopted.

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