Internship tips, guides and stories

Practical guides for students, graduates, people returning to work, career changers and employers.

Guide

Why internships matter: how real work experience gets you hired

Why internships are one of the best ways to build skills, confidence and contacts, and how to make the most of one in Australia.

Guide

Do you need to be a student or graduate to get an internship?

No. Internships are for anyone looking to upskill or reskill, get back into their field, or try a new one. Here is who they suit and how to start.

Guide

Returning to work after a break: how an internship can help

Coming back to work after raising a family, caring for someone or retiring? Here is how an internship can rebuild your confidence and your resume.

Resumes

How to write an internship resume that gets noticed (Australia)

A simple, step-by-step guide to writing an internship resume in Australia, with the sections to include and the mistakes to avoid.

Interviews

Internship interview tips: how to prepare and what to say

How to prepare for an internship interview, common questions to practise, and simple ways to stand out.

Guide

Paid and unpaid internships in Australia: what you should know

A plain-English overview of when internships in Australia should be paid, and where to check the rules.

Career change

Changing careers? Use an internship to try a new field

How an internship lets you test a new career, build relevant experience and make the switch with confidence.

Employers

For employers: how to run an internship that works for everyone

A practical checklist for employers to plan, run and get value from an internship program.

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