No summer internship lined up? Apply for a micro internship now!

No summer internship lined up? Apply for a micro internship now!

by Charlotte Brown -
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QMUL Micro Internships are now live!

Why not apply to do a short internship with a business, charity or social enterprise and gain experience in a professional setting with support and training from Queen Mary Careers and Enterprise? The Micro Internships programme is for you whether you are ready to gain experience in a chosen sector, or still need to explore your career options.

The application deadline is 6 June.

Why should you apply?

•   Gain real-life work experience and build your CV

•   Increase your employer network and develop professional skills

•   Use the Micro Internship employer as a reference in future applications

•   Add the Micro Internship on your digital transcript, Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR)

When does it take place?

All Micro Internships will run from w/c 4 July through to w/c 1 August.

Compulsory, online, training sessions on 29 June and 10 August.

Please ensure that you are available at those dates before applying.

View Micro Internships and apply here.

Here’s a taster of the opportunities live on the system now…

Research Intern, Children of Prisoners project

Based in the heart of the West End, Mousetrap Theatre Projects is a theatre education charity dedicated to enriching the lives of young people. We are keen to explore the prospect of planning and delivering a project(s) with children of prisoners. The purpose of this internship is to conduct research into the barriers/challenges that children of prisoners face and produce a final report with findings.

Trainee Journalism Intern

Voice Magazine is an online platform for young people interested in art, culture, politics, and technology. We love telling unique stories and inspiring people to pursue their passion in journalism and the creative sector. As a trainee journalist you will pitch and then create your own reporting beat, looking at a particular subject or issue. By the end of the Micro Internship, you will have a portfolio that demonstrates a versatility in skills and reporting styles.

PR, Marketing and Content Intern

Lemon Health is a confidence and self-care app that transforms the experience of puberty for girls. As a start-up, we address a massive problem that is often overlooked. We're hiring a Micro Intern to support us in building our brand by leading on communications, social content, PR and community building. This internship is an opportunity to help shape the way puberty is spoken about, and connect young women with the spaces and language they need to feel understood, empowered and supported.

Doing an internship can help you explore different career options as well as get some great work experience.

Feel free to book a career guidance session if you want to discuss these internships or anything else career-related, I'm always available to be your career thinking partner!  https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/how-to/book-an-appointment/

Charlotte

SED Careers Consultant