Benefits of internships

Hear student stories about the benefits of internships and work-based learning experiences.

Completing an internship:

  • Puts what you have learned into action, helping you identify and build on your strengths as well as identify and address areas that need development.
  • Provides the opportunity to network with and be mentored by professionals and leading figures in your chosen sector and company.
  • Provides real sector insights that can improve performance during graduate recruitment and selection processes and assessment tests.
  • Sharpens competencies (skills and behaviours) to the level required by employers making you more ‘job ready’.
  • Allows you to test out your interest in a particular work area and decide if your aspirations match the reality. It is also a great way to decide which career path you may choose to eventually follow.
  • Increases the chances of employment upon graduation across all university disciplines.

Alex's story

Jayna's story