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

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No, you do not need to be a student or a recent graduate. Internships are good for anyone looking to upskill or reskill into the workforce, get back into their field, or try a new field.

Who internships suit

  • Students and recent graduates who want their first real experience.
  • Parents returning to work after time at home, who want to refresh their skills and confidence.
  • Seniors returning to work who want to get back into the workforce or try something new.
  • Career changers who want to test a new field before committing to it.
  • Anyone upskilling, for example after a short course, who needs practical experience to go with it.

Why it works

An internship gives you recent, relevant experience, a current referee and proof that you can do the work. For someone returning after a break or moving into a new field, that recent experience is often what gets you past the first screening.

How to start

  1. Create a free profile on Find My Intern and say which best describes you: student, graduate, returning to work, upskilling or trying a new field.
  2. Drop in your resume. We read it and fill in most of your profile for you.
  3. Be clear about your availability, for example two days a week.
  4. Apply for roles that match the skills you want to build.

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