Professional Internship Program

New virtual and in-company internship opportunities now available!

“An internship really gets your foot in the door. Now I have much needed local experience, my professional network has grown and my confidence received a boost. I was also offered a contract”.

Benjamin, Readygrad Graduate

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Professional Internship Program

Our internship program is a structured program focusing on providing employment readiness skills. The program is designed for eager young professionals just like you looking to kick off their careers.

Our 16 to 20-week program includes a 12-week placement with an Australian company. It is designed to help your transition from study to the workplace and to put that all-important experience on your resume.

Our new Internship Success Toolkit - valued at $249 - is now available for FREE to help you develop the skills required to enter business life. Check out our Internship Success Toolkit page to learn more.

We will match you with the right internship placement for you, taking into consideration your career goals, specific area of expertise, relevant experience, learning objectives, training needs and location. Our graduates achieve excellent program and employment outcomes, with many being offered employment by their internship host company.

Readygrad is one of the largest dedicated graduate employability specialists in Australia. As ex-graduate recruiters and development specialists, we saw a gap in graduates’ relevant work experience, employability skills and their readiness for the workplace and set out to help change that. We have helped thousands of interns launch their careers, and want to help you too.

*The Professional Internship Program contains a Nationally recognised Unit of Competency BSBOPS201 – Work effectively in business environments, delivered by Readygrad Pty Ltd (RTO 45724). Students will obtain a Statement of Attainment for BSBOPS201 – Work effectively in business environments once all training and assessment has been competently achieved.

Program Highlights & Inclusions

Resume preparation session
Interview preparation workshop
Formal Training Agreement
12-week internship placement in your nominated profession
Placement into a host organisation – we work with hundreds of host companies operating across most industries
Formalised evaluation process with midpoint and exit placement reviews
A dedicated Placement Consultant to mentor, coach and offer career advice throughout
BSBOPS201 – Work effectively in business environments Statement of Attainment on successful completion of the program, provided by Readygrad Pty Ltd (RTO 45724).
Workers’ Compensation Insurance required for the placement

When you enrol in an internship, you will get FREE & instant access to our Internship Success Toolkit - valued at $249 - through our eGrad portal. Here you will find five self-paced learning modules designed to help you develop the skills required to enter business life.

Internship Success Toolkit modules:

1. Effective Communication

Demonstrate the use of words, tone and body language in communication style while gaining insight into rapport-building techniques.

2. Business Skills & Etiquette

Practice positive business etiquette habits in the workplace and demonstrate positive workplace behaviours.

3. Personal Branding

What is a personal brand? Define personal brand in a workplace context and build a personal brand action plan.

4. Business Communications

Demonstrate business-appropriate verbal and written communication techniques. Define the differences between passive, aggressive and assertive communication.

5. Career Path and Planning

Align your signature strengths to development activities using the 70:20:10 learning methodology. Plan and prepare for job interviews using the ‘STAR’ behavioural interview technique.

Learning Outcomes

We are passionate about helping graduates get started in their chosen careers. The learning outcomes for this Professional Internship Program include the development of skills and knowledge:

To work within organisational requirements
To work as part of a team
To develop effective workplace habits

In order to achieve these learning outcomes, students will have the opportunity to:

Observe, contribute to and participate in business meetings
Read relevant organisational documents e.g. position descriptions, policies and procedures
Practise professional writing skills including emails, agendas, meeting minutes and reports
Establish workplace relationships and build a professional network
Build professional business communication skills
Expand understanding of the application of legislation in the workplace

Program Structure

The Professional Internship Program is a 16-week program with two stages

Stage 1: Preparation & Interviews

The first stage of the Professional Internship Program is all about getting you ready to ace your internship placement. You will meet with your Placement Consultant who will talk with you to understand more about you and your career goals. You’ll work together to perfect your resume, boost your confidence through our interview workshop, and we will ensure you are ready for the workplace with our online Work Health and Safety (WHS) training. We’ll also be busy matching you to internship opportunities at one of the hundreds of our host companies and arranging interviews.

Stage 2: 12 Week Professional Internship Placement

Your internship placement will help you bridge the gap between study and work – you’ll have the opportunity to apply what you have learnt at university to a professional work environment and be involved in work-related tasks and projects relevant to your area of study. Readygrad specialises in accounting internships, engineering internships, finance internships, HR internships, IT internships, and marketing internships. You can find out more about the type of placements our host companies are offering on our internship opportunities page.

Assessments

The Professional Internship Program includes a number of assessment activities and a project portfolio that complement your internship experience and help you consolidate your learning. You must successfully complete all of the assessment activities and the portfolio in order to complete the program.

There are three assessments and one preparation quiz required to successfully complete the program:

A business overview, structure, legal rights & responsibilities, policies & procedures, and workplace safety
Workplace communication
Team tasks
Work and personal priorities
Workplace presentation

Upon successful completion of the program students will receive:

A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for BSBOPS201 – Work effectively in business environments, from Readygrad Pty Ltd (RTO 45724)
A Readygrad Certificate of Completion for the Professional Internship Program

Entry Requirements

Be 18 years of age or older
Completed or enrolled in a degree or diploma in the area of your nominated internship placement
Availability for a minimum of three days a week during office hours for placement
IELTS 6.0 score overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill, or equivalent, if applicable
Abide by the Readygrad Student Code of Conduct, including maintaining professional standards and attitudes at all times at Readygrad campuses and at the host company

Unsure if you qualify for the course? Contact our team today.

Fees

Fees for the Professional Internship Program are detailed under each occupational area.

To find out more information on fees and sample internship placements please click on one of the following options accounting internships, engineering internships, finance internships, HR internships, IT internships, and marketing internships.

Other Important Info

We want you to be fully informed and make the best decision for your future. Have a look at our program brochure, student handbook and policies and procedures for further information on the Professional Internship Program.

Readygrad Professional Internship Programs specialise in the fields of accounting, engineering, finance, HR, IT and marketing placements. Placements in other disciplines such as, but not limited to, engineering may take up to 8 weeks to secure as these areas have a broader scope across the market. Readygrad works hard to ensure that student placements are conducted in a professional company that meets regulatory requirements as well as student’s needs. At times this process can take between 4-8 weeks.

BSBOPS201 – Work effectively in business environments is delivered by Readygrad Pty Ltd (RTO 45724).