here is no commonly agreed definition of what constitutes an
internship. The length, time, duties and pay (if any) can all be radically different from company to company. Internships are also increasingly aligned with volunteering, which may mean it is unpaid. With this in mind, anyone looking for an internship should have a clear understanding of the duties they will be expected to perform and the remuneration they should expect to receive. Some of the largest and
best-known companies in the world routinely offer internships. Microsoft, for instance, offers placements at its research labs in North America, India and Europe. Undergraduate and master’s students can also apply for internships with the Microsoft product
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SOME OF THE LARGEST AND BEST-KNOWN COMPANIES IN THE WORLD ROUTINELY OFFER INTERNSHIPS
teams. MBA/master’s degree holders are sought after by many large pharmaceutical companies including Johnson & Johnson, which runs an internship programme
within its consumer and medical devices diagnostics businesses, with opportunities right across Europe. Graduates looking to move into business management could apply for an internship with global motor manufacturer Toyota, which has an internship programme at its office in Brussels. Running for three to nine months, master’s students can apply. As well as the large
corporations, there are also
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Locating and then making the most of your internship can be achieved
How to make the most from your internship
Company programme: law internship
One of the most popular sectors for internships is in law. Blenheim
How to find an internship at home and abroad
Locating an internship can begin as an undergraduate as many universities now