There were times when a degree would have sufficed for a high-flying career. That is not the case anymore. These are times of cut-throat competition, and job seekers must have an edge to succeed and reach their ideal jobs. Work experience is just as valuable as your degree and exam results. This is why reputed institutes make it mandatory for students to seek an internship. An opportunity that lets you utilise your theoretical knowledge in the practical world to get the most out of it. Just like they say, an expert was once a beginner, but beginning well is what matters. An internship helps you do just that. It can polish skills and help students garner the experience for a successful career. Hunting internships might have been a daunting task for students graduating out of colleges in India but with the abundance of job boards and search engines, they come at the click of a button. Below are the top five job websites to explore for part-time, full-time or paid internships in India.

Internshala
Internshala has come a long way. What started as a WordPress site, now caters to millions of Indian students. The portal has already partnered with more than 80000 companies, which gives ample opportunities for students to look for an internship that suits their skillset. Internshala offers skill development courses for students with various fields of interest. The interface is easy to understand. A student can simply sign up using an email address and fill in the credentials along with their interests. It gets easy from there. The portal also helps students find part-time gigs.

Freshersworld
The Freshersworld has become one of the most visited websites for internship across cities in India. The portal is a preferred stop for freshers, and it has a database of over 1 crore resumes. Each month, more than three lakh resumes are added to the database by graduates all over the country. This speaks volumes on the popularity of Freshersworld. Students can find internships based on their skills and interests, and apply for the same.

LinkedIn
LinkedIn has gained popularity over the past few years and is currently one of the major professional sourcing tools. The business networking site can be leveraged for its thorough reach and expansive network. From small business firms to large multinational corporations, LinkedIn boasts the biggest directory to find prospects and new employers, industry experts, and associates. There is a good chance that you can find an internship within your existing network. Besides this, the portal lists job opportunities, and you can look for internship openings based on your skills and interests.

Indeed
Indeed is a globally renowned job site which caters to more than 20 crore visitors each month from 60 countries. The portal has been incredibly efficient when it comes to matching the perfect candidate for the perfect job. Indeed has some of the incredibly reputed companies on board and the listings are refreshed continuously. Looking for an internship has never gotten any easier than this. All you need to do is search for the function that you are interested in and you will have the best opportunity listed for you.

Naukri
Naukri.com means business. The portal has been delivering on its name, which means ‘employment’. Be it a top ladder job in the corporate world or an internship in a reputed company, Naukri lists it all. The best way to use the portal is by creating a profile and attaching a CV, which talks about all of the academic and extracurricular achievements. You can use the profile to directly apply for the internship. You can filter the listings as per the skillset, function, location and compensation, to suit your requirement.

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Last Update: January 13, 2021