Virtual placements & internships
Virtual placements and internships
We are proud to still offer a range of virtual placements and virtual internships with our host companies in Australia.
These were started during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 when it was impossible to travel abroad for a placement. We discovered there’s still a demand for these since the pandemic ended.
Virtual placements and internships are a good option for people wanting to gain experience with a real host company in another country without the need to leave home. You avoid international travel and visa costs and it fits into your life back home.
When can I start?
Start any month of the year – you decide.
What are the durations?
2 months or longer.
What roles can I do on a virtual placement?
There’s everything from HR or Marketing, to IT, Accounting or PR & Communications. Tell us the type of work experience you want to gain and we’ll arrange it for you.
What’ the process?
1. Tell us what you want. You will have a video call with our friendly staff in our Brighton office and then complete our Placement Questionnaire so we know exactly what you’re looking for.
2. We match you with a company. Our colleagues in Sydney will carefully match you with one of our partner host companies – these companies have already hosted several interns so they’re familiar with working virtually and have a good track record.
3. Video call with the company. We’ll arrange a video call with our proposed host company so you can ask them all about their company, your role, training, and their expectations before the placement or internship is confirmed.
4. Confirmations. Our Brighton staff will confirm your exact start date, working hours and help you prepare for working with a company on the other side of the world!
5. You start! It’s real! Throughout your virtual placement or virtual internship you will receive training, guidance and support, feedback on your work and weekly meetings with your work supervisor…all online using Teams / Zoom / Whatsapp etc.
You’ll also have as much contact with us as you want. We’ll invite you to monthly video calls to get your feedback and swap experiences with our staff and other interns.
Here’s our colleague Robbie in Sydney explaining more:
What are the benefits of a Virtual placement?
This infographic shows the main benefits of our Virtual placements and internships:
Find out more
You can read full information here.
Got a question or want to arrange a video call to discuss more?
Email us at [email protected] or send us a message and we’ll reply within 1 working day!
How do I apply?
It's easy and quick!
Complete our short application form including uploading your CV and Cover Letter. Please clearly state in your Cover Letter which destination and type of placement you are interested in.
Got more questions? Send us a message!
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