An internship is a short-term job that helps you learn about work.
You don’t always get paid, but you do get:
- Experience in a real workplace
- A chance to learn new skills
- Help to decide what job you might like
- Something useful to put on your CV
You don’t always get paid, but you do get:
- Experience in a real workplace
- A chance to learn new skills
- Help to decide what job you might like
- Something useful to put on your CV
Who can do an internship?
Internships are for people aged 16 and over.
They are great if you’ve just finished school, college or university.
How to apply
You can look for internships online or ask your school, college or careers adviser.
Some websites to try:
Find an internship on the Gov.uk website
How long do they last?
Internships usually last a few weeks to a few months.
Some are part-time, and some are full-time.
What kind of work can I do?
You can find internships in:
- Offices
- Shops
- Museums
- Charities
- Hospitals
- Tech companies
- Local councils