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…
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?
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.
I often get asked “When is the perfect time for me to undertake an internship?” The truth is, no time is the right time. There is however a wrong time – NEVER! One of the biggest mistakes students and graduate make is delaying the inevitable. It is known that companies actively seek out students and graduates who they find to be the most employable. Who are these students and graduates?
Recently, I have had the privilege to interview an IT Manager at one of our Hosts Companies. When asked to rate the top qualities employers seek when hiring an intern, it was surprising to see how technical skills did not even make it to the top 3! Though it is important to showcase technical skills in an interview, the interviewer told me that demonstrating excellent transferable skills are far more valuable.
As an internship provider, our consultants are constantly managing student expectations and the professionalism students need to display at interviews as well as during the internship. But sometimes students forget what not to do in their internship.
As we battle our way through yet another spine-shivering winter week, day dreams of end-of-exam celebrations, lazy beach days, and warm hazy summer evenings persistently creep into our minds. Bliss!
Of the 6,500 interns that Readygrad placed last year, 46% were offered an ongoing role by their host company. There’s no denying the data: internships offer real benefits to business.
If you’ve been toying with the idea of bringing on an intern, here are five reasons to stop thinking and start taking action.
It’s easy to focus on “what's in it for me?” when it comes to internship opportunities. After all, internships only last for a short period of time, so getting the most out of one is important. If I had a dollar for every time a student asked me “will this company give me a job after my internship?” then I'd be a very rich woman.
With your internship date approaching, what are the key areas you need to prepare for in order to allow yourself every opportunity to succeed? We all know that life can be busy with multiple commitments and responsibilities, but with the right preparation, you will ensure a smooth transition to your internship and give yourself every chance to build a successful professional career.
An IT Manager from one of our host companies gives the five top qualities employers look for when selecting an intern and explains why excellent transferable skills are far more valuable than technical skills.
Having worked with over 12,500 interns and 4,000 host companies we have taken some time to reflect on what attributes are shared amongst our most successful interns. These qualities and skills mark the difference between interns who excel at their internship and use it as a platform to drive the career forward and those that don't.
Making the most out of your professional internship is important. For some students it may be one of the best ways to get your foot into the door and it is imperative you give it your all! Here are a few tips to help you out.
The benefits from taking part in a work based learning placement are endless, but only if you grab each opportunity with both hands to gain insight, knowledge and practical skills that you can take with you to begin your professional career.
At Performance Education Group, our team works together closely to run our programs which help graduates develop their employability. One of the things we specialise in are work integrated learning placements and out all our team members, two teams are fully dedicated to finding you a placement. Find out more about the teams at ReadyGrad.
Is it just me that feels like the weeks, months and years just fly by in a breeze? In that case, 12 weeks can go pretty quick.
Make the most of short work experience placements to ensure you get as much as you can from your 12 week WIL placement and push you out of your comfort zone.
