Why host an intern?
Read the benefits for staff of hiring an intern, how the Careers Service will support you, and hear from previous managers
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You will open your department up to new skills, energy, and ideas - without a huge cost.
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Interns can complete projects that may be on hold, or will not otherwise be done.
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Gain a student perspective on your project.
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Gain a new motivated team member.
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Support student employability by providing valuable work experience.
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Be part of an exciting University initiative.
Find out more about the value an intern can bring by reading previous interns' case studies or watching the playlist from previous managers below.
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Develop employability skills by gaining high quality, paid work experience.
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Achieve an Edinburgh Award through self-reflection and setting development goals.
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Experience work in a professional environment; test career goals and get an idea of what a job really involves.
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Gain a different insight into the University.
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Help to scope out the intern project and review the intern job advert.
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Advertise internships and promote to students.
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Provide an advisory shortlist if requested.
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Support host managers and students with the interview process.
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Hold an information event for host managers.
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Deliver a development programme for the interns before and during their internship.
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Provide student and host manager support throughout the programme.
Hear from previous line managers