The Excel Southampton Internship Programme has launched again for this academic year and it’s going to be even bigger and better than before!
Last year we filled 430 positions, placing a student from every faculty. This year we’re aiming for 500 so there’ll be plenty more opportunities for you to get involved.
We’ve had a bit of a re-vamp, changing our name from placements to internships and updating our website, complete with a bespoke video featuring the voiceover talents of one of the team! Despite the update, the basic programme remains the same, offering a wide range of 4-12 week fully paid internships during Easter, summer and term-time.
You might have noticed that we’ve also moved over onto a new platform called MyCareer. After a busy summer we now have all of our Careers offerings in one place. You can book appointments, search for events, and of course search for and apply to all of our exciting internships!
So why apply for an Excel internship?
In today’s competitive job market, work experience is crucial to landing that dream job. In fact, according to the High Fliers Graduate Survey 2015, 31% of graduate job vacancies are expected to be filled by students who have previously worked for an organisation on placement.
There are numerous benefits to undertaking an Excel internship, aside from the obvious perks of getting paid and gaining valuable work experience. All of our internships are project-based and exclusive to students at the University of Southampton, meaning less competition. We also provide you with support throughout, including specialised Induction and Reflection workshops to help you gain the most from your internship.
Opportunities are advertised on the first Monday of every month, for 3 weeks.
Whether you’re looking to find a way into a particular sector, or just want to try out some career ideas, we have something for everyone! Thinking about applying? Check out our website for more details: www.southampton.ac.uk/careers/internships
