- What is Remote Internship?
- Why should I do a Remote Internship?
- What should I expect during a Remote international internship?
- How should I prepare for the first day at the internship?
1. What is Remote Internship?
A remote internship is a project-based internship experience that can be done from a remote location, without the need to be physically present at the office during office hours. You'll be completing your work without a commute and directly from your own laptop!
Remote internships will allow you to market yourself to future employers, prove your worth remotely at no travel cost, and kick-start an international career from anywhere.
When completing a remote internship program, many of the same aspects of an in-person internship will remain, including meetings with your supervisor and teammates, mentoring, virtual career speakers and career development workshops, growing your network, and realizing your potential.
2. Why should I do a Remote Internship?
- Go global from anywhere
Whether you're combining your studies, a job, or family commitments, a remote internship allows you to go global from your home, having flexible hours 20 - 30 h per week to meet academic requirements or other responsibilities. Having access to a greater international network of professionals is the biggest advantage of remote internships. - Make your resume shine
You're able to select the duration of your internship, from 4 to 16 weeks, starting at your convenience and all-year-round. This opportunity will allow you to enhance your resume, whether you're a current university student looking for summer work experience, recent graduate, or professional looking to shift your career. - Boost your employability
Doing a remote internship with a global company will help you obtain the skills needed to be a valuable asset to future employers, such as time management, cross-cultural fluency, and self-discipline. Having this skill-set in your resume proves you can thrive in a remote environment and will ultimately boost your employability.
3. What should I expect during my Remote Internship?
If it’s your first internship in this industry/department, expect to learn a lot. Frustrations may come along, but this is part of the learning process. It is important to keep an open mind, especially since you will be working abroad and cultural clashes might occur. You might sometimes feel apart from the team when working remotely but there is nothing that one cannot solve with open communication. Always bear in mind that communication is a key success factor in remote work
4. How should I prepare for my first day at the internship?
The first day of your internship is one of the most important ones. After all, first impressions are important. Here are some tips:
- Don’t be late to work! We recommend you check your Internet connection, surrounding area, and other required equipment for your internship. Double-check if the meeting link works.
- Know your job! Go through the job description before your start of the internship, in order to be prepared.
- Dress to impress. A nice appearance will always give you some extra points even when you only meet online.
- Listen, listen, listen! Be curious on your first day, and always listen to what your supervisor and colleagues have to say. In the end, you are there to learn from them.
- We will also send you a checklist of important things you need to prepare prior your Remote Internship start date