Why are Internships Important?
In today’s increasingly competitive job market, obtaining that crucial graduate job offer no longer depends solely on having a good degree. Nowadays, developing a successful career depends just as much on relevant job experience as it does on your educational background and exam results. As a result, internships have emerged as a crucial tool for […]
How Internships Make You More Employable
Internships definitely do make you more employable. You might be questioning how or why though? We’ve listed five ways that internships increase your chances of getting a great job after you graduate. 1. You’ll gain some form of office experience Office experience is a valuable skill to have when looking for a graduate job. Even […]
How to Find Internships
Finding internships can seem an impossible task. There are so many different types of internships, industries, and companies that offer them. Don’t worry though, we’re here to help you decide what you want to do and how to find the right internship. We’ve put together seven tips to help you find the right internship for […]
Are Internships Paid or Unpaid?
An internship is a time of employment that allows people, usually students or recent graduates, the chance to develop new skills and experience in a line of work they are interested in. Internships can last anywhere from a few weeks to several months or even a whole year, and they’re excellent for acquiring new skills. […]
7 Things Employers Want Future Interns to Know
When you are looking for an internship, it can sometimes feel like an impossible task. It’s easy to fill out a lot of applications and miss the mark simply because you don’t know what employers are looking for. If you want to be successful in finding an internship, it is useful to put yourself in […]
Tips for Avoiding Internship Search Burnout
Burnout is one of the biggest buzzwords in the working world these days, and it has been identified by the latest revision of the International Classification of Diseases as an occupational phenomenon caused by chronic stress. Its effects include exhaustion, feelings of negativism, and a reduced level of personal efficacy. The prevalence of internship search-related […]
5 Steps to Internship Application Success
Found a job that is right up your street? Brilliant! If the role really excites you, you may be raring to put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard!) and get started on that application… However, my advice is to ‘STOP’, take a breath and really think about whether you have done the preparation to […]
Applying Yourself: Mental Health Management while you’re on the Internship Hunt
Even at the best of times, looking for an internship is hard work. In a competitive market, the search inevitably contains some rejection – and a great deal of uncertainty as often, recruiters won’t even inform you if you’ve been rejected. Managing your mental health whilst on the hunt doesn’t just mean looking after yourself […]
Top 10 Tips to Excel in your Internship Video Interview
Video interviews can feel remote and impersonal, so it is a good idea to prepare yourself in order to have a successful experience. Video interviews may be used at any point during the interview process. They can be live or asynchronous, meaning not in real-time. Live video interviews need to be scheduled because the recruiters […]
How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
It is estimated to be experienced by around 70 percent¹ of us in at least one stage of our lives. It has many different names: imposter syndrome, fraud syndrome, imposterism, to name a few. One thing’s for sure though, it can massively dampen your self-confidence. Imposter syndrome is the belief that you are a failure, […]