What about internship programs?

[pantic]

Hi all
I'm a fresh graduate in MSEE and I've been working (at the university) on analog designs, layouts, etc. Now, I want to find a job but it seems to be very difficult and I'm thinking about getting into an internship program. My questions are:
- Are these internship programs worth? Do you get paid for it?
- How many possibilities do you have of having job in the same company after finishing the internship program?

Please, tell me something about it. I also want to hear people talking about their own experience.
Which internship program do you recommend me?

Thanks

 

[ocarnu]

In what country?
In US internship is paid and is seen as a differnt form of recruiting, so, if they like you, they will hire you. That is the point of an internship, not the low quality/quantity work a recent graduate or a student can do.

 

[pantic]

Hi
I'd rather prefer Europe because of US work permit. I don't know what it works if I want to do an internship in US. Does the company make the work permit?
Thanks