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Traditional Summer Internship (Vacation) Programs have their share of benefits and challenges. Is it time we shook up the traditional model to offer both the students and the organisation something more fresh and innovative?

For decades if not centuries, careers fairs have long been a staple component of graduate recruitment campaigns. They have been an accepted way to get your employer brand on campus and make some direct connections with students.

Hosting an intern is an incredibly rewarding experience for everyone involved. It can be even more rewarding with a well thought out internship program that is repeatable and predictable. Here are some ideas on how you can create one.

The social media platform that will play the most significant role in your professional life is LinkedIn. Now, while over half of recent graduates have a LinkedIn profile, most fail to use it correctly and, consequently, fail to take advantage of the vast benefits it offers - this is a potentially costly mistake.

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.

With the job market growing more competitive, just having the right qualification for your ideal job is no longer enough. If you want to truly stand out, you need to develop business acumen.

Although most businesses are aware of the benefits of engaging with interns in a general capacity, many haven’t considered the possibility of bringing one on board for a specific project.

As COVID slowly subdues in Australia, companies are keen for a fresh start. Fortunately, for students and graduates, that means new career development opportunities.

In today's increasingly competitive job market, a company might look at 100s of resumes and interview dozens of candidates to find the best person for a role. With those odds against you, you must stand out from the pack.

Acquiring a mentor, or maybe even several mentors, throughout your career has many benefits. They help you avoid mistakes, provide a sounding board for your ideas and concerns, and generally help you advance in your chosen career a lot faster.