Internships

Mrs Garth Brooks

Are they worth it?

Finished college a few months ago. There has been a few paying jobs advertised, not alot. Had one interview.

I have enough of the boredom, really have to get something soon.

There's about two new internships advertised on fas.

But i've had people turn me off. Mostly saying employers are taking advantage. I've had work experience on the course, so I should get paid. Also you only get 9 months experience, whereas any employer that wants experience will advertise for 1+ years.

But im so bored. I've lived fine during college on 188, so I think an extra 50 a week is great. I checked out rent in one of the locations on fas, and its cheap. And you also get some experience. Surely that will stand to you.

starlit

Ya not many paid jobs unless you experienced in your field and sufficient skills/qualifications/qualities and work experience and so on.

I think its picking out the right internship though that suit you and the role that suit you, some are good others aren't. If you think it get your foot in the door to further your career go for one!

Have you looked into the grad programmes/internships with specific companies? You have up to a certain number of months after graduation to apply to them same goes if you wanted to go on a J1 or work visa abroad.

Its very true they some are more so than others. I think research the companies unless you know of them and know someone working there are they worth considering applying for and the role is just as important as the company. What would you gain from the role??

That's good, what course did you study? Its a good thing work experience is part of your course, its and advantage. Sell that bit of work experience in interviews is all you can do really...how many months/weeks was your work placement for? Maybe go back to who you did your placement with and see if they are hiring or might take you on as a temp or for a few days/weeks/months? Or you could nominate them as your internship? Otherwise try a different company if you want to broaden your work experience. A lot of it is embracing your talents, what you are good at and enjoy!

Depending where you are based, would that not be a bit tight, its ok for a student maybe but working and living can be a bit tight unless rent/bills/groceries are manageable!? I lived in Cork and Dublin, found it tight enough in Cork just on that much money and in Dublin I was earning money and just about able to scrape by on both counts that cause living in a city can be expensive!

johnjameson

Wondering guys can you move from an internship your in to another 1?
I ask cause because I'm thinking of taking 1 just to be working but its not really a role I want and it wouldn't really challenge me
I iimagine a comoany would probably frown on it

Avasa

I think its worth doing. It will give you something to do during the day at least; an extra E50, extra experience and you can still look for a better paid job while your doing the internship.

[Jackass]

Of course you should do it. Those "1 year+" experience descriptions on job applications aren't written in stone, 6 - 9 months can get you into the interview at least, from there it's up to you to convince the employer that you are the right person for the job, and it would certainly look a hell of a lot more impressive on your CV if you had 2 or 3 internships and some courses over a 2 or 3 year period than just a big blank between dates from sitting on your arse...if you're unemployed and can't find work, there's plenty you can do to build for the future whilst you're out of work, with FAS or jobbridge or whatever. I would imagine that will be a big aspect employers will look for post-recession. I know I would.

Hennesm

Can someone help? I have an interview tomorrow for an internship position. I know it's an extra €50 a week but do these posts ever lead to actual jobs? Or is it just cheap labour for 9 months until they get the next intern..
I'm desperate to get back to work but not sure if this is really the right way? I will also have to pay for childcare , so think I will be worse off but would be happy to do it if I thought I could get a job at the end of it?

Nate--IRL--

Hennesm wrote: »

Can someone help? I have an interview tomorrow for an internship position. I know it's an extra €50 a week but do these posts ever lead to actual jobs? Or is it just cheap labour for 9 months until they get the next intern..
I'm desperate to get back to work but not sure if this is really the right way? I will also have to pay for childcare , so think I will be worse off but would be happy to do it if I thought I could get a job at the end of it?

I got made permanent on Monday last week - it worked out great for me. Your mileage may vary however.

Nate

StillWaters

Hennesm wrote: »

Can someone help? I have an interview tomorrow for an internship position. I know it's an extra €50 a week but do these posts ever lead to actual jobs? Or is it just cheap labour for 9 months until they get the next intern..
?

It goes back to the point made above. Pick your internship with care, in a company or sector that is expanding. I know my own company have taken interns on on a paid basis. I think I read somewhere that 70% of interns secure paid employment by the end of their internship, not necessarily in the host company, but it significantly increases your chances of securing employment.

markpb

Hennesm wrote: »

Can someone help? I have an interview tomorrow for an internship position. I know it's an extra €50 a week but do these posts ever lead to actual jobs? Or is it just cheap labour for 9 months until they get the next intern..
I'm desperate to get back to work but not sure if this is really the right way? I will also have to pay for childcare , so think I will be worse off but would be happy to do it if I thought I could get a job at the end of it?

No one is going to be able to give you the answer you're looking for. Some people get offered permanent jobs at the end, some people don't. Some employers take interns with no intention of ever hiring them and others keep an open mind. Unless you're fairly sure an offer of a paying job will come from another source very soon, I'd definitely take it. Even if you don't get an offer from the same company, you'll have the crucial experience you need to make you much, much more employable.

ShaShaBear

If nothing else, you can update your CV for applications to state you are currently interning and receiving valuable experience at X and possibly have an extra reference to collaborate. If you get a job offer while doing the internship, you're more than welcome to leave.

Hennesm

Well I went for the interview and think it went ok? It was for a receptionist/ book keeper position and I thought it would be useful as they promised to train the intern in SAGE ,which I haven't used...but then I was asked about dictation typing etc ( not on the advert) so now I'm not so sure as I think it might just be a very economic way of getting general office cover ..ah well

Turnip2000

I just came off my 9 months and got a job in the place. Same happened a friend of mine last week. Both of us in engineering. We would have been on a plane long ago without any experience if it wasn't for these internships.

I will say be sure they are taking you on with the intention of giving you every opportunity to get experience in your field of interest and not taking on a pair of hands to do the grunt work as a new employee or grad could be expected to. At the end of the day the experience is your payment so it should reflect that

I know three people to get hired and one who didn't so its hard to say but if you make an impression and take on responsibility they should find it hard to just let you go. Bearing in mind if they don't hire you there is a waiting period before they can take another intern on the scheme.

Hennesm

Good Lord..I got the job, was supposed to start mid August but they want me straight away! I'm delighted, feels good too have an opportunity at last. Thanks for all your advice.