Find out more about Hertfordshire Internships.
- What are Hertfordshire Internships?
- Who is eligible for Hertfordshire Internships?
- What is a “guaranteed” internship?
- What is the deadline for applying for Hertfordshire Internships?
- What is the application process?
- What are the career field options I can choose from?
- What are “Virtual Internships”?
- What do I do if I am being asked to pay to participate in Virtual Internships?
- Can I undertake other part-time work while doing a Virtual Internship?
- How can I apply to the Hertfordshire Internships programme?
What are Hertfordshire Internships?
These are part-time, voluntary, guaranteed, remote internships meant to help you gain work experience in a relevant career field. The programme involves interning with a host company supervisor on projects relevant to your career field for up to 15 hours per week, for a duration of 8 weeks. The remote nature of the internship means you can have flexible work hours, enabling you to balance your studies alongside the internship.
You also have access to employability wraparound support provided by the team at Virtual Internships.
Who is eligible for Hertfordshire Internships?
This programme is currently open to all Postgraduate Taught students studying at either of the Hatfield Campuses of the University of Hertfordshire.
What is a “guaranteed” internship?
A “guaranteed” internship means all eligible applicants are guaranteed to secure an internship within 6 weeks of enrolling in the programme. The only requirements are to communicate proactively with the team at Virtual Internships and to remain engaged with the process.
What is the deadline for applying for Hertfordshire Internships?
These internships start on a rolling basis, so there are typically 1 to 2 start dates each month. Each start date has its own application deadline. To allow the team at Virtual Internships enough time to help you secure an internship, you must submit your application at least 7 weeks prior to the start date you have selected.
What is the application process?
To apply for the Hertfordshire Internships programme, you must complete an application using the link specifically created for University of Hertfordshire students. The application involves creating a profile and submitting a video introduction.
What are the career field options I can choose from?
When applying for Hertfordshire Internships, you can choose from 18 different career fields to. These are:
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What are “Virtual Internships”?
Virtual Internships are the delivery partner that the University of Hertfordshire is working alongside to provide guaranteed internships to all eligible applicants.
What do I do if I am being asked to pay to participate in Virtual Internships?
The University of Hertfordshire funds the cost of Virtual Internships for Postgraduate Taught students, therefore you do not have to pay to participate.
Signing up with a link different to the University of Hertfordshire’s specific link can lead to you being asked to pay for participation. If this happens, please email careers@herts.ac.uk and share your student ID and the email with which you applied to Virtual Internship.
Can I undertake other part-time work while doing a Virtual Internship?
For International students, undertaking a Hertfordshire Internship counts towards your 20 hours per week student visa working restrictions. If you do the internship during term time, you need to abide by the 15 hour a week work limit that all Hertfordshire students are required to adhere to when working in roles associated with the University. This is to ensure you maintain a good work, study, life balance.
How can I apply to the Hertfordshire Internships programme?
All eligible candidates may find the link to apply in their emails. You can also find it by dropping into the Careers Studio on Hutton Hub, College Lane.
For additional FAQ's, please follow this link, where you can also find the application link.