Name: Todd

University: New York Film Academy

Course: 8 Week Film making course

Country: UK

Heading to: Sydney, Australia

For how long: 12+ weeks

Starting: January 2011

Programme: Film Internship

I’m most looking forward to experiencing a different culture. When I studied in New York it was amazing to see how the culture there differs entirely from home, and the chance to experience other cultures is of great interest to me.

I hope to learn more about the filmmaking process and hopefully provide new knowledge to others that I work with. Building new relationships during my time on the internship would be really fulfilling and I hope to meet people that I can stay in contact with.

With an already quite varied CV this internship will add an extra depth, showing that I am outgoing, hardworking and just enjoy what I do. The fact it’s in a different country I believe will show that I always look for new, exciting experiences and enjoy to do something different.

I am travelling to Australia because I think the country looks amazing and I have heard that the working culture is very different to that of both England and America. It is not just the company I work at that matters but also the environment in which I spend my off time. I hope to travel after the internship and there are a number of places in Australia that I’d love to visit.

I think my friends will be very jealous but probably expect something like this from me after I went to New York to study for 2 months. A few have said they will come and visit me during my time in Australia and it would be great to introduce them to the new friends I hope to make there.

I think getting as much varied experience, in as many cultures as possible is a great way to develop personally and professionally and I hope that my time in Australia provides memories as good as those I have from New York.

If you’re interested in a Film internship, summer internship or a graduate Film or Production placement, click through to the Film Internships page for full details on the programme and example events internship company and positions descriptions.

Name: Anthony

University: Sheffield Hallam University

Course: BA Honours Business economics

Country: UK

Heading to: Sydney, Australia

For how long: 12 weeks

Starting: June 2011

Programme: Finance Internship under the Summer 2011 Internships programme

What are you most looking forward to in Australia?

One thing I personally look forward to is simply the opportunity to work both in my actual field of study, and abroad, potentially two new and undoubtedly fantastic experiences.

What do you hope to achieve/ learn on your internship?

I do hope to gain real practical experience into a subject which I have basically been studying now for 6 years, and actually achieve the results to prove myself to my potential employers.

What do you think this internship/ placement will add to your CV?

I think the concept of working in an entirely new environment and not only in the area, but the exact department (finance) in relation to your academic study is invaluable CV experience.

Why are you travelling to Australia for your internship?

Fortunately I do have a significant proportion of my family in Australia, so from holiday’s at least I have had a basic idea of how fantastic a country it really is.

How jealous do you think your friends are going to be?

It’s the opportunity to both obtain a work placement, and travel to the other side of the world, so I think my friends being envious is definitely unquestionable.

If you’re interested in a placement year Finance or Accounting internship, summer internship or a graduate Finance placement, click through to the Finance Internships page for full details on the programme and example internship company and positions descriptions.

Name:

University: Bournemouth University

Course: Business Studies

Heading to: Sydney, Australia

For how long: 6 months

Starting: June 2010

Programme: Marketing Internships programme

Martin is currently doing his placement year in Sydney with Intern Options. To read about Martin and why he chose Sydney for his marketing internship.

Check out Martin’s Marketing Internship Pre-Departure Feedback

Talk me through the first week in Sydney?

My first week in Sydney was very interesting. At first when I stood outside Sydney airport and had to find my way to my accommodation in my head I thought ‘what have I done’. But as soon as I got to my room I passed out for a couple of hours. To be honest the first week I was too jet-lagged to feel any emotion. But what a great city.

What do you like most about your internship company?

The thing I like most is the people I work with are really cool. And down the road is a park where I can go sit in the sun for my lunch break.

What are three things you have learnt on your placement?

1. People aren’t scary even if they are from Australia
2. You actually have to listen alot unlike lectures.
3. Go to bed early because 9-5 day is harder than a university year.

How have you found applying the theory from your studies on your internship?

Applying theory to the workplace is easy it comes everyday, but actually experiencing the theory will be a great help in my final year as I can relate to the textbook.

What is the best “touristy” think you have done in Sydney?

As I am playing rugby on the weekends not much but I did manage to take a trip to the Blue mountains good views. But I had more fun (and always will) at the beach. So probably surfing at Maroubra beach.

Have you found it easy to meet people in Sydney?

Sydney people are really friendly, but to meet people you have to be confident and go out there and not be afraid to meet people.

If you were planning your internship again, what would you do differently?

Definitely persuade my best friend to come out with me, would have been unbelievable.

Any other feedback you can think of!

Accommodation – its pretty tricky to find good accommodation in Sydney at a reasonable price but the place I am staying is excellent with a great landlady (who is like a mum) and would recommend it to anyone.

Cheap places – Cheap places to eat is the Landsdown at Sydney university, Scary Canary, The gaff. If people are looking for cheap places to eat there are many, but the best will be to start looking around backpacker they always have offers because backpackers never have lots of money.

Join a Club – When you come join a club of some sort if its rugby, cricket anything because it puts your into a great social network when you get here they make you feel like your at home. And they will always look after you and help you out.

If you’re interested in a placement year marketing internship or a graduate marketing placement, check out the Marketing Internships page for full details on the programme and example marketing internship company and positions descriptions.

University: Berlin School of Economics

Course: Bachelor of Finance & Accounting

Country: Germany

Heading to: Sydney, Australia

For how long: 24 weeks

Starting: August 2010

Programme: Finance Internships programme

What are you most looking forward to in Australia?

Summer in winter. Moreover , I want to truely experience the Australian way of life and get an insight in the the working world as well.

What do you hope to achieve/ learn on your internship?

Learn a lot about the different processes in a business. It will be my goal to widen my knowledge in finance/controlling and learn a lot about the advanced functions of Excel and SAP.

What do you think this internship/ placement will add to your CV?

International and incultural experience as well as good training on the job.

Why are you travelling to Australia for your internship?

Because I feel affection for the Australian life.

How jealous do you think your friends are going to be?

Unbelievably jealous, however, I invited everbody!

If you’re interested in a placement year Finance or Accounting internship, summer internship or a graduate Finance placement, click through to the Finance Internships page for full details on the programme and example internship company and positions descriptions.

Name:

University: Birmingham City University

Course: MSc International Human Resource Management

Country: UK

Heading to: Sydney, Australia

For how long: 10 weeks

Starting: September 2010

Programme: HR Internships programme

What are you most looking forward to in Australia?

I am most looking forward to finding out about the Australian way of life; the culture and general atmosphere. I have heard so many amazing things about Australia from friends and family, so going there myself will hopefully prove to be a new and exciting experience where I can meet people from different backgrounds and learn about Australian culture. One of my friends has recommended going to Bondi beach. As I love beaches and sunshine I plan to look for my accommodation near here. Other than the weather and beautiful beaches I am sure that Sydney will surprise me with many more delights!

What do you hope to achieve/ learn on your internship?

I think that travelling to Australia on my own will help me develop a sense of independence and freedom. I have always been surrounded by friends or family, so this experience seems quite daunting but very exciting at the same time! I want to meet new people in and outside work, and hopefully make some good friends in the process. As far as the internship is concerned, the opportunity I have been given will help me develop the skills and competencies required in the HR profession. By working alongside professionals in Sydney I wish to observe and learn from the way they work. I anticipate that when I finish I will feel much more confident and positively about making the first steps to beginning my career in HR.

What do you think this internship/ placement will add to your CV?

Working in a different country will demonstrate to potential employers that I have the ability to adjust to unfamiliar surroundings. Aside from the obvious advantage of gaining valuable work experience in HR, I think that this opportunity will give me a competitive advantage in looking for work when I get back to the UK. Because I’m travelling to another country to work on a voluntary basis, this will hopefully show dedication towards my objectives and career aspirations.

Why are you travelling to Australia for your internship?

I have always been interested in international business, and my Bachelors degree in International Relations developed my understanding of the global political economy. To work and become familiar with Australian culture will allow me to experience this side of business first hand, and I will be able to observe any similarities/differences in the way things are done. I aim to work all over the world in the future, so starting in Australia seems to present itself as a perfect start!

How jealous do you think your friends are going to be?

I have told a few of my friends that I will be going to Sydney, and they have all told me that it will be amazing! They don’t seem jealous yet, however I plan to send them photos of me relaxing on the beach in the sunshine while it is cold and wet in the UK! I’m sure they will start to envy me then!

Anything else you can think of

I would like to thank Intern Options for this amazing service! I must admit I was sceptical at first, and thought that I might not be able to find an internship so easily. I have been proved wrong! I truly look forward to working and living in Sydney, and I appreciate all the efforts people have made in providing me with this fantastic opportunity!

If you’re interested in a placement year HR internship, summer internship or a graduate Human Resources placement, click through to the HR Internships page for full details on the programme and example events internship company and positions descriptions.

Name:

University: George Mason University

Course: Marketing Degree

Country: USA

Heading to: Sydney, Australia

For how long: 16 weeks

Starting: September 2010

Programme: Marketing Internships programme

What are you most looking forward to in Australia?

I’m looking forward to going to Australia for my internship. I can’t wait to experience the unique lifestyle that Australians enjoy and meet new friends throughout my stay there. While interning, I’m hoping to gain the skills and experience that I can utilize and put to practice in the work force of the marketing field.

Why are you travelling to Australia for your internship?

I love traveling to different countries. A classmate of mine recently told me of an international program she had in Brisbane one semester and couldn’t stop talking about how much she fell in love with the country. I have not met a single person who did not like Australia, so picking that destination for my internship seemed like a sound and fun decision.

What do you think this internship/ placement will add to your CV?

My resume currently does not indicate that I have any experience in my field, but the internship will most likely improve my resume considerably. Most of my professors in college disclosed that they had experience overseas which gave them an edge when applying for a job in their field. I hope to have the same advantage as well.

How jealous do you think your friends are going to be?

Even though I haven’t told anyone of my plans, I do have a strong intuition that my friends will go green with envy, but they will be happy for me. It will be a very interesting experience and I cannot wait to get started soon!

If you’re interested in a  summer marketing internship or a graduate marketing placement, click through to the Marketing Internships page for full details on the programme and example marketing internships.

Name: Melissa

University: ESCEM, Poitiers, France

Course: International Marketing Communications Strategy MSc

Heading to: Sydney, Australia

For how long: 24 weeks

Starting: August 2010

Programme: Graduate Marketing Internship programme

Melissa has applied for a graduate Marketing or Advertising internship in Sydney Australia. We are currently talking to a range of companies that match Melissa’s criteria.

In the meantime we asked Melissa to let us know a bit more about why she applied to Intern Options and what she hopes to get out of her internship.

What are you most looking forward to in Australia?

Although I’m looking forward to working an internship in the field I’ve been studying, as it will give me an idea of what my career might be like, one of the things that I have to admit that I’m most looking forward to is just having the opportunity to live in another country. Through my studies, I’ve already had the chance to live in 3 very different countries and it will be even more exciting to be able to add a very different fourth to that list. After living in France, it will be great to get back to hearing English and to be able to experience some warmer weather is also a plus.

What do you hope to achieve/ learn on your internship?

I hope to learn from this experience on a professional level, skills that I can use in the future, and also to learn what working in the marketing field is actually like. As students, we spend most of our time on the academic side of things and it can be even more important to learn from the practical side of things. I also expect, as I have through every experience abroad, to learn a little more about myself in the process.

What do you think this internship/ placement will add to your CV?

I think this internship will perfectly suppliment my studies overseas, while giving me the further edge of having a little more international experience than simply studying abroad. I hope it will make me stand out from the crowd.

Why are you travelling to Australia for your internship?

This internship is a final part of an international masters degree and since it could be carried out anywhere, I figured it was the perfect opportunity to see and live in another part of the world. These chances do not happen often, and even less as we get older. While I have seen all the “ins-and-outs” of Europe, Australia is in a part of the world I have never been to. Everyone I’ve meet from Australia has been very down-to-earth and friendly, which reminds me of people back home in the south. The language was also a deciding factor.

How jealous do you think your friends are going to be?

I’m afraid my friends are already pea green with envy hearing of my travels abroad, so I’m sure they’ll be even more jealous that I’ll soon be moving on to cover another region in my already full passport.

If you’re interested in a graduate Marketing internship or a Summer 2011  Marketing placement, click through to the Marketing Internships page for full details on the programme and example Marketing internships.