In general, the results partially supported Hypothesis # 1 Specifically, a measure of "vocational self-concept differed significantly between the two groups; however, there was no significant difference in terms of a measure of work values. Initial results revealed no support for Hypothesis. # 2 It had been expected that interns would experience less "reality shock" when starting new jobs than would other students Measures of anxiety, conflict, confidence in preparation for work, and job assessment did not reveal significant differences between the two groups. Hypothesis #. 3 was also partially supported in that the groups differed significantly in terms of starting salary however, the groups did not differ significantly in terms of number of job offers received or their satisfaction with an accepted position. The percentage of students accepting Jobs at time of graduation. was approximately equal for the two groups Additional analyses provided some support for all three hypotheses. A second study using a true experimental design showed that recruiters said they would more likely hire interns and rated them as significantly more qualified than students without internship experience The author suggested. that the time and effort spent on an internship may be cost effective in the long run.