Will an Internship matter to a future Employer?

Question

I graduate with my BS in Marketing in December and I was offered an internship for this Fall Semester. The position is Market Research Analyst Intern for a non-profit organization.

*Will having intern experience on my resume increase my chances of employment or will it not matter to a future employer?

*If anyone has had an internship and would like to share whether or not it has actually helped after graduation, please do!

Answer 1

Absolutely.  I've done some recruiting in the past and I always looked for people with experience.  If you have an internship you may not get paid a lot, or any, but you'll be getting that experience that puts you a cut above the people who don't have it.  

I have a BS in Marketing and I am back not for an MBA in Marketing.  I've had 2 internships, one that turned into a Marketing job, and the other doing Market Research for an IT division of a company.  

DO IT!

Answer 2

Having an internship will greatly enhance your resume as it provides you with actual work experience and shows your are motivated and interested in your field.

The biggest gripe I see on Yahoo Answers is people new to the job market having trouble getting hired due to lack of experience.