STUDENT ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE ORGANIZATION OF INTERNSHIP IN THE CONTEXT OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Jovanа Gardasevic; Tatjanа Vucurevic

Authors

Jovanа Gardasevic Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management, University Business Academy in Novi Sad
Tatjanа Vucurevic Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management, University Business Academy in Novi Sad

Keywords:

internship, student attitudes, career development

Abstract

The increasing need for the development of mutual cooperation between education and economy has been recognized recently. Internship is becoming an increasingly popular element of higher education, and it provides many potential values to students and business organizations as well. The experience gained through internship can help students in connecting their academic knowledge to the world of business thus providing them with adequate professional competence necessary for the labor market. By analyzing the existing relevant literature, research papers, laws and other regulations, as well as by means of empirical research through the application of survey method, we tried to address the issue of student attitudes towards internship. The aim of this research is to conclude whether students see the need for the organization of the internship, which factors influence their attitudes, and whether their age influences their interest in performing internship. The obtained information answers the question to what extent we have been successful in applying the theoretical knowledge of internship in real life. Likewise, we point out the guidelines and proposals for establishing a more efficient system for the organization of the internship.

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