An end-of-studies internship is the first step toward entering the job market. It's also an opportunity to land your first job. The job search generally takes between 3 and 7 months, so you need to plan ahead and take advantage of your host company to transition from an internship to a stable job. Below is some useful information to help you prepare for your professional integration.
End of internship, what are the possibilities?
For an intern, who sees the end of his internship approaching, two options are available. The first is a job offer from the host organization, which is part of the continuity of the internship mission or the granting of new missions. While the second option constitutes the end of the internship but without a job offer and in this case the student will only have to launch himself on the job market. Obviously, it is advisable not to wait until the end of the internship to begin his search. Simply notify the host company so that it grants the intern some free time for interviews.
Entering working life, what are the options?
Joining the workforce can be in the case of self-employment or entrepreneurship, but in the majority of cases it involves salaried employment. The latter option involves exchanging one's skills and labor in exchange for a salary and social security benefits.
The employment contract can be a permanent or fixed-term contract. For a permanent contract, it is concluded without any time limit. It offers many advantages, starting with stability, the establishment of a career plan within the organization, and good protection for the employee, who cannot be dismissed without a valid reason.
While the fixed-term contract constitutes a temporary commitment that can be associated with a seasonal increase in activity or an employee's absence. Renewal is possible for a one-time period up to 18 months. Despite the definition of a limited duration for this type of contract, it is not without advantages. Indeed, by knowing in advance the end of the commitment, the employee can look for a new position by taking advantage of the company's contacts and new colleagues who can recommend him. In the event of termination of the contract, a precariousness bonus is paid to the employee, corresponding to one tenth of the total gross salary. In addition, the expiry of the contract automatically entitles the employee to return-to-work allowances. On the other hand, the employee with a fixed-term contract would have taken advantage of this opportunity to try a job and gain new experience without being stuck. This type of contract offers many advantages, the only problem is the precariousness of the job.
In addition to permanent and fixed-term contracts, there is the temporary employment contract, which is a temporary employment contract consisting of performing a specific task or mission for the host organization. In this case, the actual recruiter is the temporary employment agency, which pays a salary to place the employee's workforce at the service of its clients. In this type of contract, the duration of the assignment cannot exceed 18 months. This contract is therefore characterized by its precariousness and the impossibility of progressing within the host organization.
Have experience abroad
Some students may choose to kick-start their professional careers with international experience. Several options are available to them, including international corporate volunteering contracts or international administrative volunteering. These are fixed-term assignment contracts for young people aged 18 to 28. Alternatively, it is always possible to secure a permanent employment contract abroad.
