We are extremely pleased and excited to announce that Georgina Abraham has been shortlisted as a finalist for the National Undergraduate Employability Awards 2016! This prestigious national event is held each year in order to celebrate the outstanding achievements of all those involved in undergraduate work experience. Employers, universities and students throughout the UK compete […]
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Application tips and advice
So you’ve decided that you’d like to do an internship, that’s great, but how can you go about actually securing that position? Here at the Excel Southampton Internship Programme we offer lots of roles with a wide variety of organisations. However, some of these roles can be hotly contested, so how can you make yourself […]
Excel Launch 2015/16
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 […]
Excel Southampton Awards 2015
On Thursday 17th September we held the Excel Southampton Awards ceremony at The Hilton at The Ageas Bowl. This annual event recognises and celebrates the achievements of our students during their internships, organised and facilitated by the Excel Southampton Internship Programme. We also recognise the outstanding contribution of our host employers, who enable our students […]
Meet the Team – Troy
Name: Troy Bell Position: Internship Co-ordinator How long have you worked in the Internship team: 6 months Favourite thing about the Excel Southampton Internship Programme: Getting to hear about the impressive things students achieve while on their internship Favourite food: My mum’s Jerk chicken and rice An interesting fact about you: I once had hair that […]
Meet the Team – Kayleigh
Name: Kayleigh Fagence Position: Internship Administrator How long have you worked in the Internship Team: Just over a year Favourite thing about the Excel Southampton Internship Programme: How accessible it is for all students, wherever they are in their studies and whatever subject they are studying. Plus, there is a massive variety of projects to choose from. Favourite food: […]
Meet the Team – Vicky
Name: Vicky Katon Position: Internship Coordinator How long have you worked in the Internship Team: 2 years Favourite thing about the Excel Southampton Internship Programme: Working with a fantastic team who are passionate about giving students valuable work experience. Favourite food: Anything involving cheese! Interesting fact: I have 6 godchildren
Meet the Team – Laura
Name: Laura Messenger Position: Internship Administrator How long have you worked in the Internship Team: About 6 months Favourite thing about the Excel Southampton Internship Programme: Getting to hear about all the different exciting things students have been able to do during their internship Favourite food: Definitely chocolate Interesting fact: I used to volunteer in the zoo […]
Meet the Team – Ann
Name: Ann Cooper Position: Head of Placements and Work Experience How long have you worked in the Internship Team: 18 months Favourite thing about the Excel Southampton Internship Programme: Work experience can be critical in helping our students secure the roles they want when graduating, therefore I am passionate about this programme and the breadth of opportunities […]
Meet the Team – Charlie
Name: Charlie Barton Position: Work Experience Manager How long have you worked in the Internship Team: 18 months Favourite thing about the Excel Southampton Internship Programme: How the programme is mutually beneficial for all stakeholders; our employers gain great insight from enthusiastic students delivering fantastic outcomes, students enhance their employability skills and are prepared for graduate recruitment, and […]
