Virtual Internships
A virtual internship is a work experience program where the participant (intern) gains experience while working in a remote professional setting and is not physically present at the job location. Virtual interns communicate with their employer online through various means including email,Skype, Whatsapp, instant messaging, phone conversations, webinars, project management tools, SMS (text) messaging, etc. Virtual internships are undertaken by both students and graduates.According to career experts, although virtual internships are currently rare, they are growing in popularity due to improving technology and the growth of social media. A rise has been reported in virtual internships especially from small ventures and start ups seeking additional help. Pivotalsoft Interns is also starting to explore offering these types of internships.
Communication skills, creativity and time management is gaining interest. One must be tech savvy enough for remote working. A concept of Creativity, Innovation, and Research are actually getting more value than a few years ago. Innovators are now reinventing their strategies and are introducing new market models. Collaborative plans have been launched. Keeping safety as priority, students and parents are avoiding physical interaction but have started sharing thoughts online. Though Students and parents being worried are not only reconsidering their thoughts on career decisions but are also anxiously hoping for the better side of this prevailing uncertainty. The use of virtual platforms is increasing at a faster rate. Now it's a workplace for everyone. Similar trends have been observed in working dynamics. This is how the virtual internships came into play, considering online training as new norms.
