Internships are a valuable learning experience for all applicants.

Employers are demanding that applicants who are still at University or

who wish to upgrade their skills, have "real world" experience, and

internships are one of the best ways for this to occur.

Before finding out about Internship, you need to spend time reflecting

on your goals.

Consider these questions:

*What are your specific career interests?

* Why do you want an Internship -- and what do you hope to gain

from it?

* What type of organization are you interested in?

* What industry would be best for your needs?

* Do you want University credit for the internship?

Visa

Student visa holders are only eligible to do an internship in the period

covered by their visa. Most student visas have an extra 4 weeks at

the end of their visa after their study is due to finish. Full-time

internships can only occur during this time. Part-time internships

(maximum 20 hours per week) are also possible on a student visa.

Visitor visa holders are only able to do an internship for a maximum

period of 3 months. The holder is entitled to work in an unpaid

position as long as the job is not usually a paid position. This means

that the internship is usually in a not-for profit organisation and inmost

instances the applicant simply observes the role.

Working Holiday visas are for 12 months. The holder can work (paid

or unpaid) for any one employer for a maximum of 6 months. For

further information about visas, visit the DIMIA website: