Internships
Internships are great ways to gain excellent work experience,
develop a range of transferable skills, make contacts, and earn
some money. They look great on your CV, and can give you an insight
into different careers. There are student internships, which take
place either over the summer into between years of study or on a
part-time basis throughout the year, or graduate internships, which
are fixed term contracts designed for once you’ve finished
University.
You can visit YSJConnect and
search for opportunities as an intern.
There has been a lot of talk in the media recently about paid
and unpaid interns, with the question raised whether it is legal
for employers to hire unpaid interns, what is the difference
between volunteering and working as an intern. There are some
industries where it is common for organisations to offer unpaid
internships, but still expect the interns to work full-time for an
extended period of time. York St John University believes that all
internships should be paid, but does recognise that it is important
for students to gain relevant work experience. If you see an unpaid
internships advertised, we recommend you come and discuss it with
the Careers & Employability team.