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With everything going on in the world, and the uncertainty companies are currently facing, most graduates might assume their chances of securing an internship are pretty slim. The great news is, however, this isn’t actually true, and there’s another option for getting some experience under your belt: a remote internship.

IT issues are some of the most consistent problems faced by companies. For a start, there’s the issue of maintaining your existing infrastructure, as well as supporting the employees that use it.  Then, of course, there’s supporting enquiries, system administration of desktops and servers, performing system and software upgrades, supporting database systems, networks and PC applications, and helping your staff to get to grips with it all.

How can small businesses possibly create remote internship experience? Well, it is easier than you think and you wouldn’t be doing it alone. Readygrad is here to hold your hand, metaphorically of course, through the entire remote internship process. The National Association of Colleges and Employers recently asked over 200 employers how they are handling their internship programs. 

Remote internships have become an increasingly popular option for young professionals looking to gain valuable work experience, and with good reason. These new virtual opportunities provide several benefits over their in-person counterparts. 

So, if you’re debating whether or not to dip your toe into the virtual pond we have some reasons which will soon be making you want to dive straight into a remote internship.

Remote internships are not a new phenomenon, in fact, tech organisations in Silicon Valley have been utilising remote interns for years (if there is internet there is a way). And with good reason. Inviting interns to operate remotely has an array of advantages. Not to mention an outstanding solution to making the most of young fresh talent during this current climate. 

So, if you want to join the likes of Google and Apple, we have some tips to set you up for an effective remote internship experience.   
 

Remote internships deliver the same value as traditional face-to-face programs. While interns complete their tasks for your business, they’ll be doing so from the safety of their own homes using digital platforms to communicate and accessing systems and software remotely. In addition to the obvious factor that remote internships allow your business and your interns to practise safe social distancing, engaging interns also offer a number of benefits that make them a viable and cost effective solution.

With more and more employers introducing video interviews within their hiring processes, more and more job seekers are also learning the basics. Therefore, if you want to stand out against the competition it’s time to take your video interviewing game to the next level.   

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work for an organisation whose main objective is to further a social cause or advocate an idea, rather than increase profits?

To kick-start something requires and action, and action means taking the next step, signing up, making it happen. Not just thinking about it but doing it. 
An internship is the perfect way to kick-start your career, with proven benefits…
 

In an era where data and information are critical assets for decision-making, Knowledge Management (KM) has become an important practice as a way to maximise the intellectual capital among different areas of an organisation.

It’s your first day of your internship or “real” job, in a real office. You don’t have to wear a uniform or a name tag, this is serious. You’ve been given real work to do.

Throughout our lives, we invest money in many things including clothing, food, transport, property and excellent coffee (hard to avoid if you are from Melbourne) – but do we invest enough in our career/professional development?

Interns can offer more to a workplace than just another set of hands. They can bring new perspectives, ideas and ways of looking at a business that may never have been considered.

Have you ever eavesdropped on a cafe conversation involving work mates from an industry you’re unfamiliar with? If you’re looking for a job or an internship, knowing your industry’s buzzwords and new trends will make you look smart, and knowing what those words actually mean will make you look even smarter.

Would you bid over $40,000 USD for an internship opportunity with the leader of the free world? The Trump Organisation is offering a ten-week internship opportunity, the role given to the highest bidder.

If you’re looking for an internship, chances are you might be focusing on joining large and established organizations, as you’ve been told that they’d be the best stepping stone for your future. Well… You might want to broaden your search to start-ups, especially when you’re first making your entrance into the workforce.

So, you have been invited to an interview - congratulations!  No doubt you’ve spent hours fine-tuning your resume, studying those job boards, working your networks, and crafting cover letter after cover letter just to get to this point. Now you have scored that interview it’s time for more preparation to kick in – preparation to ensure you put your best foot forward and impress at your interview.

During our time in the internship space, we have had the opportunity to provide thousands of Graduates with valuable Work Experience. Across a range of industries we have connected Host Companies with candidates, who have had the chance to grow and learn beyond what they thought they were capable of.