internship
temporary work training period
A short-time job where a student or new graduate works to learn real skills in a company or organization, usually as part of training.
to do [an internship] at [an organization]
- She completed a three-month internship at a marketing agency last summer.
- This company offers an internship program for computer science students in their final year.
- He hopes the internship will lead to a full-time position after graduation.
- The internship gave her valuable hands-on experience in the finance industry.
- Many students do an unpaid internship to build their résumés.
- I want to do an internship at a big tech company.
- She found a summer internship in a hospital.
- This internship will help you get real work experience.
- After his internship, the company offered him a job.
- Our school helps students apply for internships.
- Base: internship
- Plural: internship, internships
do an internship
1complete a period of internship
To work at a company or organization for a short time in an internship, usually to learn skills.
- Many students do an internship during their final year of university.
- She wants to do an internship at a law firm before applying to law school.
- If you do an internship abroad, you can also improve your language skills.
internship program
1organized scheme of internships
A planned set of internships that a company or school offers, often with rules, start dates, and training.
- Their internship program includes weekly training sessions and a final project.
- The university has an internship program that connects students with local businesses.
- He got into a competitive internship program at a large consulting firm.
paid internship
1internship with payment
An internship where the company gives money to the intern, usually as a small salary or hourly pay.
- Students often prefer a paid internship, but these positions are very competitive.
- The company offers a paid internship with a monthly stipend.
- She turned down the unpaid offer and waited for a paid internship instead.
summer internship
1internship during the summer
An internship that happens in the summer, often when students are on vacation from school or university.
- He applied for a summer internship at a bank in New York.
- The company runs a competitive summer internship for engineering students.
- Her summer internship in Paris was the highlight of her year.
unpaid internship
1internship where you get no pay
A work position where a student or young person gets experience but does not receive money.
- She did an unpaid internship at a law firm.
- She took an unpaid internship at a museum to gain experience in the art world.
- Many graduates cannot afford to take unpaid internships.
- Many students cannot afford to work in an unpaid internship.
- The company offers both paid and unpaid internships.
- The law now limits how long an unpaid internship can last.