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CONCLUSIONS 
In pursuit of our research purpose, we were able to gain additional insight into industry professionals’ 
views on internship requisites and exit competencies. As a result of our study, five internship prerequisites are 
newly proposed. 
1.
demonstrating professional appearance and poise 
2.
portraying enthusiasm 
3.
portraying work commitment 
4.
listening skills 
5.
oral communication skills 
Students should be able to perform at least minimally in these competencies prior to entering their 
internships. Upon completion of an effective internship program, students should have the equivalent of one year of 
line-level experience (Kay and DeVeau, 2003), exiting with leadership and interpersonal skills and some technical 
knowledge and creative capabilities. Such extensive experiential backgrounds help ensure students employment 

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