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Well what a crazy year for universities, employability professionals and students alike! Whilst it is a year most of us would like to forget, I think it is worth taking a moment to reflect and consider what we have learned.

Many of us connect with new people daily, yet the term 'networking' can deter us. Try and find a new spin on networking - by having this attitude and mindset - can lead to building solid working relationships. 

With the rapid technological advancements in the last decade or so, particularly with fast internet speeds and communication tools, businesses were always poised to increasingly embrace remote engagement practices.

If you are considering signing up for Readygrad’s remote internship program, you may wonder what your average day will be like. This is especially true when it comes to remote internships, which, being new, many graduates have no idea how this might look like compared to a traditional internship placement.

With all the sweeping changes to the entire world’s economy in 2020, graduates hoping to gain valuable experience with a company are starting to realise their best chance is through a remote internship. However, some students still wonder whether a remote internship looks as good on their resume as an in-person one, and ultimately, if it’s worth undertaking one.

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.

Networking isn’t always easy. To help you with your small talk, we have put together a range of tips to start and sustain conversations while networking. 

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.

Networking and meeting new people is never easy but I learnt that as much as it is a little daunting, it is also extremely rewarding and not so intimidating after 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…