Internship and vacation work programs

What is an internship or vacation work?

Vacation work usually denotes a structured vacation placement- a formal program of paid work, usually in a large organisation and often run from early December to late February. Increasingly, organisations also offer winter vacation work. The salary offered is generally based on a percentage of the graduate salary with that organisation.

Internships are similar in many ways to vacation work programs, and some employers use the terms interchangeably. However, internships may be offered in either vacation or semester time. Internships offered by organisations are often independent of course requirements and these are paid, structured programs offered to students whilst they are still completing their studies.

Internships and vacation work provide provide students with opportunities to experience an industry or company first-hand and gain valuable professional experiences.

For employers, internships and vacation work provide important connections with skilled students to assist with project work during busy times, as well as potential future part-time or full-time employees.

How can I promote an internship?

The Careers Centre offers a range of services that might prove suitable for the type of program you offer. An employer can:

• Advertise a position using the Your Careers Centre Database
• Attend the Internship and Vacation Work Fair
• Advertise around campus with the postering service

You can also speak to our Industry Development Team about other opportunities that could be available for your company. Call us on 02 8627 8403 or email us at .