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hink back to a stressful time in your life. Do the hours you spent vying for post-grad jobs come to mind? For many of today’s undergrads, it likely wi
ll.New research from Handshake—based on a survey of more than 6,000 college students and recent graduates, as well as job requisition and application data from its platform—found that internships have a significant impact on college students’ career plans. But many face challenges accessi
ng internships.Impressions matter. Nearly all (96%) respondents who completed an internship said it impacted their understanding of their career goals, and 80% said it influenced their industry and job preferences.