Make Your New Year's Resolution with Internship-UK!

Released to the public December 13th 2008
Author: Jennifer Young

2009 is just around the corner and before you know it, the New Year will be knocking on your door telling you, "It is time to make a New Year's resolution!"”

Come around the 31st of December, New Year's Eve, many people look back on the past year and find that it hadn't quite turned out just as they had expected it to. Whether it be course work, career paths, relationships, personal achievements or desires, there is always something that they had wished to accomplish but had not. Then as the clock strikes 12 on New Year's Day, many people make resolutions and promises to themselves to improve and change their lives for the New Year.

So why not be one of those few who look back on the year without regrets. Make a resolution that will result in a positive experience that will be remembered for a lifetime. Start your New Year with an internship where you will gain real international work experience in the UK. At Internship UK, you can apply theory learned at university to a job and start your career in your desired work field. You will be able to meet people similar to you from all over the world and build life long relationships. By the end of the internship you will have achieved and learned so many skills related to your career field of interest. Whether it be technical skills, management of an entire department or office, and even personal growth.

Internship-UK offers internships in London and Kent in the following departments: Accounting/Finance, Customer Relationship Management (Sales), Event Management (External & Internal), Hotel Management, Human Resources, Information Technology (Administration, Web Design, Web Development), Management, Marketing, and Sales. Get rewarding work experience in the UK while engaging in a new adventure abroad. Fulfill all of your career and personal goals by participating in a one of a kind internship work experience!

Make 2009 the year for you!

If you would like to make your New Year's resolution with Internship-UK, Apply Now! For more inquiries, please continue to view our Internship-UK website.

Released to the public October 7 th 2008
Author: Jennifer Young

Fifty years from now when you look back on life you want to say, “Wow, I have lived my life, traveled the world, became successful, and I have NO regrets.”

Forget about the clothes you wore, your “cool” status, the forgettable college parties, boring jobs, and the numerous dead end relationships. These factors of your life which may seem important now, may not be as important later. The accomplishments of what you do now will be the deciding factor of your life. Now is the time to plan for the future while living life to the fullest!

So why not live on the edge and have a bit of an adventure? Pack your bags, leave your comfort-zone, and jump on a plane to London.

Internship-UK offers internships in London and Kent in the following departments: Accounting, Finance, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, and Sales. Get rewarding work experience in the UK while engaging in a new adventure abroad. Experience life and work in a totally new and exciting country with other international students like yourself. Have no worries, you will be working in a very friendly and relaxed work atmosphere in London or Kent. Take this job opportunity to have fun and learn all at the same time before you regret it!

For more inquiries, visit our website at www.Internship-UK.com.

Released to the public September 8th 2008
Author: Meena Patel

Get prepared for the New Year

In recent weeks, internship-uk has had an influx of applications, sometimes numbering 50-60 per day. Most of these applications concern the coming year with many students looking to make more of an impression on their CV/ Work Profile.

If you are considering applying for an internship in 2009, you should waste no time, and get the application started.

Key tips for a successful Application

• Take your time in answering the questions. You can always pause an application. But don’t forget to finish it!
• Use a word document to check for spelling. Small mistakes can make the difference between a successful application and an ok application.
• Do your research before you submit an application. You never know when we will call for an interview, so make sure you are prepared.
• Make sure you put a landline number and a mobile number. You don’t want to loose your place because we couldn’t reach you.
• Don’t forget to put up a picture showing us how professional you can appear. Good presentation helps.
• Make sure you have dealt with your visa before application. No visa would be a terrible reason to miss out on this opportunity.
• Get wise on current affairs and chosen background. Impress your interviewer by really showing your background and skills.

Released to the public September 3rd 2008
Author: Meena Patel

Make the most out of your time on placement

Once you have been accepted don't just sit back and take an internship for what it is.

You should focus and get the most out of your placement. Research has shown that many employees value work placements, and the BBC notes how 'Unpaid work placements are often seen as the ultimate sign of commitment.' Now, more than ever, you should be spending your summers gaining valuable experience. This is especially the case when we see how competitive the workforce is today. Most graduate schemes take only 10-20 applications, from over a 1000 applicants. A work experience is the best environment to show your commitment to a particular scheme or job prospect.

With the new National Council of Work Experience up in action, there is no reason to be confused about a work experience scheme. The guardian notes how 'you may find yourself offered greater responsibility. Take it. It will help.' You should strive to make the absolute most of your work experience, and in the end, you may just get lucky and be offered a job. If not, don't worry, its the experience and skills you have learnt along the way that will help you.

Helpful Hints for Making the most out of your Placement!

• Finish your daily tasks. It will show commitment to your role
• Use your spare time effectively. Look up the company to wow company directors
• If you have nothing to do, ask for more work.
• Dress smartly and professionally. In the workplace – Looks matter!
• Turn up on time. On time is 5 minutes before schedule.
• Be enthusiastic and positive!

So apply now for an work placement today, and set yourself above the crowd.

Released to the public August 29th 2008
Author: Meena Patel

The Effects of A Global Workplace

What are the effects of a global workplace?

We can see the effects of a global workplace in most of our everyday routines. Our clothes are made by giant companies in China, many toys are made in Taiwan, call centres have been outsourced to India and Companies have thriving offices in multiple countries. Business is not what it used to be. To keep up with the changing world we must adapt.

Meeting these demands!

Work is not what it used to be. The days where we could join a company at the age of 17 climb the ladder until retirement are now finished. We need skills to make us available for the long term, and we need skills that are adaptable. A good way to gain these skills is to do an internship within a global company. Research has shown that your internship is far more credible when you work with people of other nationalities, and furthermore, employees value the skills that you pick up.

Finding a multicultural opportunity!

Here at Internship UK you will have the chance to live, learn and work with over 5 different nationalities at any given time. You will embrace the global ethic, and you will be a better employee as a result of your experiences. We value our workers and we will ensure that we provide a fun, learning environment. We believe that by encouraging a multicultural ethic now, we will be developing leaders for the future.

Skills that you WILL develop!

• A diverse mindset
• The ability to think outside the box
• A few helpful phrases in other languages
• A respect and appreciation of other cultures
• A strong personality fused from many backgrounds
• A strong work ethic
• The ability to deal with life's challenges
• And many more...

To top it all off, you will have friends based all over the world!!!

Apply today for an experience that will change your destiny.

Released to the public August 4th 2008
Author: Claudia Piwecki

Internship-UK tops up your student's CV

The mission of every university is to provide their students with a valuable and professional education. After graduation, students should go out into the world with a competent background for their career.

But nowadays, a good education is not enough.

Competition is growing everyday and students have to present an extraordinary CV to achieve the job they want. Words like Erasmus are expected to appear in every CV, best next to volunteer work, a part time job relating to a relevant field of study, awards for part-time projects that students do in their free time, etc. One of the most important features that enhances a student's quality is: work experience. Easier said than done...

Reliable companies that will not only allow students to take their first steps in the business world whilst providing valid experiences relating to their studies are difficult to find.

Internship-uk.com offers the possibility for students or graduates to gain valuable work experience in many fields of study in one of the worlds most important metropolises regarding business: London.

Students not only top up their CV, they also become more self-confident and are able to apply skills learnt to everyday life experiences. These are the goals of every university: to turn its students into mature graduates ready to jump into the next challenge - the business world.

Provide your students with the possibility to improve their CV: www.internship-uk.com.

Released to the public July 29th 2008
Author: Meena Patel

A picture can make all the difference

You will find that employers often ask for a picture alongside an application form. You might think this is a nuisance or a subjective view, but it is simply a tool that they use to work out whether you have the brains to put up a professional photo and whether you have the dedication to fulfil all their criteria.

Don’t forget, the photo is a valid part of the application form, and must not be forgotten. If an employer asks for a photo, make an effort and go and get some passport photos done, or get a family or friend to take a good picture so that you can put it on the application.

A photograph can be an unknown category, so here are some key tips for getting it right!!

Key tips for A Positive Picture:

• Its always better to look professional. It shows employers who they will be employing, and far better than a picture where you are holding your favourite beer.
• Make sure that you are alone. You don’t want employers to be confused as they will simply throw your application in the bin.
• Sometimes, it is easier to have a white, or plain background. It helps to bring the focus on your-self.
• Do make sure it is an original picture, as copies are not often clear.
• Don’t be afraid to give a smile. Employers like to hire friendly interns.

Released to the public July 14th 2008
Author: Anders Nilsson

Are you one among many student with a lack of relevant work experience?

Competition about the jobs in economics are getting tougher every day. If you are a student that soon will graduate and enter the competitive business market you will need something extra. It does not matter if your future employer is from China or the United states of America, they will all look at the same things. Work experience is something that you will have to need in order to step into this new world. Work experience can be collected in many different ways, for instance you can work in a food store stapling jars of tomatoes all day, that is work experience. You can also work get a job outside serving ice cream to kids in a relaxed and easygoing environment. But how relevant are really these jobs? How will your future employer look at this experience and how relevant is it for your future career? These are questions that you have to ask yourself when you make these decisions, decisions that might not feel that important today. But they are definitely important for your future career and it is something that recruiters definitely will look at, and if you want a good job in the future it is these choices that will decide if you will get this job. Then there is of course a difference between work experiences, let us say that a recruiter looks at your application. In this application it says that you indeed completed a internship and gained work experience. What do you think will matter the most, if you did an internship in your home town or if youd did an internship in London? These are all questions that you have to ask your self when your creating your future career.

Released to the public June 19th 2008
Author: Laura Morrison
Tel: +44 (0) 1797 361 536

LAYING IN BED STUNTING CAREER GROWTH?

Feel like your university year is gone in a flash?

You start the year with welcome back parties and then quickly coursework starts mounting up then before you know it, it's January exams then post exam parties, then coursework starts building up again followed by summer exams and then yet more post exam parties and then it's the end of the year and time for summer. But what are you going to do? You're so caught up in the University cycle that you've forgotten to make time to find an internship, or that work experience which without a post graduation job may be virtually impossible to find.

So decide a few life changing moments and visit internship-uk.com.

Intership-uk provides valuable internships in Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, Accounting, Management, HM, O&R and IT. With all of the information and application forms online, it is a no hassle task for any student. It's so accessible it can fit in to any busy schedule, and the benefits it provides are immeasurable. It is a very 'hands on' internship, where you really get to grips with your chosen field. It is also multi-lingual, with interns from all over Europe and the United States making it an opportunity to strengthen this skill set, which is becoming very important in the global business world. It is also very flexible with internships spanning from two weeks to a year. So there is really no excuse to spend the summer complaining, do yourself a favour, enhance your CV, learn more about the career you're interested in, and get that job you want!

Build your future today www.internship-uk.com

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