An internship is when a student or other person engages in work at a company or organization for the purpose of gaining work experience. Also abbreviated as intern.
Internships are often carried out as part of recruitment activities, and recently the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren) has been making headlines by requesting the government to recognize internships as a venue for recruitment and selection, raising expectations for internships that are directly linked to recruitment. is increasing.
Internship classification
There are various types of internships depending on the company, but broadly speaking, there are short-term types that last from one day to one week, and long-term types that last more than a week, and among these, students are compensated. It can be categorized into paid type and unpaid type.
1. Short-term unpaid work that does not directly lead to recruitment Many Japanese companies hold “short-term unpaid work that does not lead directly to recruitment.” Most of the programs are one-day programs, which involve a tour of the office and an introduction to the company, followed by a social gathering for employees, and there is almost no selection process such as group work. It can be said to be a substantial introduction to the company.
2. Short-term unpaid employment directly linked to recruitment
In contrast to 1., the type of employment that directly leads to short-term unpaid employment has been commonly used by foreign companies and venture companies that are not influenced by Keidanren. Because you can expect to be hired in a short period of time (as little as one day), many people who want to get a job offer early in their job hunt participate, so it is said that they can attract talented students who are highly sensitive to information.
3. Short-term paid employment directly leads to recruitment In order to retain excellent human resources, “short-term paid employment directly leads to recruitment” is an approach that appeals to students by offering the advantage of short-term employment with less burden on students and the ability to receive compensation. It is a type. This is often held at venture companies, and although it is short-term, it is paid and also involves hiring, so it is often held at companies that pursue both recruitment efficiency and cost benefits. Furthermore, even though paid work is said to be paid, in most cases it is not as compensation for labor, but rather in the form of prize money or incentives, such as competitions in which problems are presented and solved, or presentations by teams through group work. It has the characteristic of being often taken.
4. Long-term paid employment directly linked to recruitment By working together over a long period of time, we create a situation where students fit into the company’s culture, during which time we explore the students’ aspirations, and employees invite students, which leads to recruitment. This type of employment is “long-term paid employment that directly leads to employment.” This is often done at startups or mid-sized venture companies where the content of the work is not well known to the general public, and students also get paid, so it has the advantage of being able to gain information about the company while participating like a part-time job.
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