INTERNSHIPS
Be more, do more, with an internship
As an intern...
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You can ease the transition from study to work by putting yourself directly into your desired industry.
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You can develop relevant skills and knowledge in what you want to do and put your newly learned skills into action immediately.
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Statistics from 2018 show that interns are earning up to £20,000 a year.
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You can explore other roles in your industry that you may not have originally considered.
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You can gain networking opportunities that could lead you on to the next step in your career.
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Understand how organisations in industry operate and problem solve challenges they face to develop your experience and skills.
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Give real work examples to use in future job interviews.
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You will be invited to in-company training courses that can support your development after the internship.
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You will gain a supervisor that can also act as a referee for future job interviews.
Case Study - Emily's Story
Emily Dewell, Schools Liaison Intern, BCoT
"My name is Emily, and I am currently studying BSc Events Management at Plymouth University, and I am in my third year, out of four. I had the option to take my third year of university as a ‘year in industry’, better known as a placement year, so I am doing my placement year at Basingstoke College of Technology, as a Schools Liaison and Student Engagement intern.
My role involves a huge variety of responsibilities, including organising events in the college such as Freshers Fair, Learner Parliaments, Careers Advisor lunches, open events, Christmas events and more, as well as going out to schools to promote BCoT, leading the Students Union, and there are sometimes elements of Marketing and recruitment as well. I chose to do a placement year as it is something that is hugely valued by employers in all industries. I wanted to make myself as employable as I can when I leave university, and I felt that this internship would give me the skills I needed to get the best job I can after graduating.
I would highly recommend an internship to anyone who is considering it, as it allows you to develop vital skills that will equip you well for the future. For me, it has also given me the chance to apply all the theory I learnt in my first two years at university to a real job, while developing my employability and giving me valuable work-place experience."
What do you want to be when you leave college?
Industry sectors include:
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Business
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Computer Science & IT
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Creative, Design & Fashion
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Engineering
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Entrepreneurship & Startup
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Green Technology, Sustainability & Environmental
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Finance
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Health, Wellness & Sports Managemen
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Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
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Hospitality, Tourism & Events
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International Development, NGO and Charity
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Legal
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Logistics & Supply Chain
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Marketing
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Media, Communications & Publishing
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Real Estate
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Recruitment & HR
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Urban Planning & Architecture
anna.thorpe@bcot.ac.uk
01256 306339.
CAREERS APPOINTMENTS
STUDENTS:
Book a face to face, virtual meeting or telephone call using this link: bit.ly/BCoT_CareersMeeting
PARENTS/CARERS:
If you would like to find out any information about careers and progression opportunities available for your young person contact Anna Thorpe.