How should I choose my final-year internship?

Your final-year internship is a tactical choice. It’s a step that can give real momentum to the start of your career. More than just finding an internship, choosing the right one is about striking the right balance between heart and head. It can be summed up in two questions:

  • Will this internship really count on my CV? 
  • Will I actually want to get up in the morning to go there?

Balance motivation and strategy, and follow this short guide to find an internship that suits you and helps you grow. Here are a series of questions to help you make the right choice.

Q&A


A big name on your CV looks good. But beyond that, nothing beats an internship where you are valued, trained and feel at home. To make the right choice, ask yourself:
  • Is this a good addition to my CV? (a well-known company, a recogn,ised expert in its field or a fast-growing start-up.)
  • Do I want to do my internship abroad?
  • Will I feel good there and be able to learn? (Support, team atmosphere, company values, stimulating environment)
  • Will I getuseful, formative missions? (Real responsibilities, concrete tasks, and room to grow)

An internship isn’t just a box to tick.
It’s a chance to train, practise, and discover your potential.

Here are some tips to evaluate the missions on offer:
  • Are the missions clear, concrete and interesting?
  • Will I learn a profession and gain real know-how?
  • Will my current skills be useful? (Comfort zone)
  • Will I be able to deepen some of my skills?
  • What new skills will I gain? (Learning zone)
  • Will I be able to ‘shine’ by showing skills I am good at? (Brilliance zone)
  • Will I pick up work methods transferable to other roless? (e.g. Agile ways of working)
  • Will this internship broaden my digital culture SEO, online marketing, blockchain, etc.)?
  • Will I feel useful?
  • Will I have an impact (strategy, meaningful subject, responsibility)?
  • If I already know the role or field I’m aiming for, does this match?

Focus.

Your education is your foundation - highlight it. 

Your education is your whole journey thus far.


Talk about your specialisation, group projects, and dissertation. Present your education and how it sets you apart. If you have taken part in group projects, mention it!
This shows you can work in a team.

List your courses from most to least recent, along with all key info: school, city, dates, diploma, and skills acquired. These can be technical (e.g. a coding language, finance knowledge, or other) or soft skills (negotiation, communication, coordination, etc.).
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