Student Summer Internships

[City Fan]

Has anyone ever done one? I'm currently thinking of applying to some with companies like P&G, Ernst & Young, KPMG etc. and wondered whether it was a useful experience or not? I know I'm leaving it a bit late, some employers' deadlines have passed months ago.

 

[Lako42]

Has anyone ever done one? I'm currently thinking of applying to some with companies like P&G, Ernst & Young, KPMG etc. and wondered whether it was a useful experience or not? I know I'm leaving it a bit late, some employers' deadlines have passed months ago.

I imagine that anything that adds to your experience will be looked upon fondly

 

[Melton Fox]

Is this a posh name for "Work Experience", or is it something different?

 

[City Fan]

Is this a posh name for "Work Experience", or is it something different?

Yeah basically. You go through the same application process you would do for a graduate job, and if you get accepted you do a 2/3 month placement with them. There is a good chance of a permanent job with them when graduated.

Just wondered whether anyone has done one, where at, what happened, whether it helped to get a full time job after graduation etc.

 

[bocadillo]

Is this a posh name for "Work Experience"?

No it isn't. 'Work Experience' is something that you do instead of going to school. 'Summer Internships' are something that you do instead of lazing about in the holidays because you have a real interest in bettering yourself and giving yourself a little advantage in the job-market.

Go for it, CF - and don't delay any further.

 

[Melton Fox]

Thanks guys

 

[MKFox]

You've got years ahead of you for working. Take the summer off and get pissed and laid in the sunshine.