Five Reasons to Join a Traineeship Program
The reality of the current Australian workforce requires individuals to have more than a university degree to be equipped for a full-time role. Whether you’re a student or a young professional, there’s a common problem in starting a new position: a lack of expertise and exposure to the sector.
Being involved in a Traineeship program helps to bridge the gap between study and employment. In the tech industry, training allows you to develop a set of valuable practical skills that you won’t be able to learn from a textbook or in a classroom.
Here are five compelling reasons to choose a Traineeship program before embarking on your IT career:
1. Experience the IT life
As a trainee, you will be surrounded by Tech professionals allowing you to experience the workflow and the fast-paced environment without having to carry the responsibility on your own. You have the opportunity to build relationships, develop how you communicate in the corporate world, and gain real insights as to what the tech industry looks like, from working on exciting and real projects to attending internal networking workshops.
2. Develop your Interpersonal Skills
You’ll engage with other trainees and participate in meetings, and training sessions. As a trainee, you will gain an insight into how professionals collaborate on a task, respond to a situation, or work together to address a specific problem. You’ll also learn how to take charge of essential activities, schedule them, and prioritize them so that you can do your job well and contribute to the team.
3. Stay informed with various industries/domains
The variety of clientele you encounter as a Trainee at an IT firm is one of the most enjoyable yet cognitively demanding aspects of the job. Expect to work as a shadow resource with various clients from a variety of sectors and backgrounds. Interning at an IT firm exposes you to numerous other industries that you may not be familiar with, ranging from health to sports.
4. Build a Professional Network
A Traineeship program allows you to build a professional network with people who have been in the field for a long time and may be able to assist you along the way. Everyone you encounter along the way will benefit your career path in some way, whether they mentor you or become your co-Workers. The goal is to be proactive, ask for assistance, and develop long-term connections with your mentors.
5. Discover your place in the IT world
If you’re interested in learning more about IT, traineeships are a terrific way to get started. You’re in the early phases of your desired career as a student or young professional. Traineeships might assist you in determining whether or not the field is suited for you. As you progress in your profession, this learning process will assist you in deciding your career path
Young professionals can develop life skills such as multitasking, time management, adaptability, and prioritization through actively participating in traineeships. They enable you to familiarise yourself with the tech scene, comprehend client interactions, and gain access to the corporate world.
Take a chance and apply for the traineeship you want in a firm that allows you to progress, even if it’s daunting at first. It will, undoubtedly, be the most rewarding experience of your career once you’ve taken the initial step.
We are committed to mentoring, training, and advancing the careers of young people at Adactin. The Adactin Academy traineeship program provides you with practical work experience to improve your chances of landing a job. To contact us, please send an email to [email protected].
Pallavi Tanjavur
Adactin team