MRI Provides Opportunities for Students

There are many reasons why students are encouraged to intern during college. Internships are a great way to try out a job for a set period of time, which is advantageous for students who are deciding on what kind of work they might like to do. Internships can also

help students gain valuable experience in the workforce—something that future employers are almost certain to look for.

MRI Software kicked off its summer internship program in June, with students interning in almost every department.

“Even though I studied it in school, I still wasn’t quite sure if accounting was going to be a great fit for me,” remarked Brennan Karaba, who is interning in the Finance department. “This internship has really helped to confirm my choice.”

But interns at MRI have gained more than just valuable work experience.

“I’ve made a lot of friends,” said Product Development intern Jeff Wolf. “A lot of the guys from PD hang out after work. We get a lot of work done, but the atmosphere is really laid back.”

When asked if they would come back to work full-time at MRI, an overwhelming amount of the interns said “yes.”

This is a pretty common answer. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ (NACE) 2009 Experiential Education Survey, 83.6 percent of interns who were offered full-time positions accepted.

“If MRI offered me a job after college, I would definitely take it,” said Emily Mracek, who is interning in the Sales department. “It’s just such an inviting workplace.”