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Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

I chose to complete an internship in Australia because I thought it would be the faster way to find a job in my field. Apart from gaining practical experience, I would be able to build strong industry connections, which would be valuable for my journey. Additionally, this would be a great advantage on my resume as I'm still in my first semester of university.

What have you learned the most during your internship?

During my internship, I was able to improve many skills I already had, especially the ones regarding social media. Moreover, I gained practical experience doing tasks I didn't have any affinity for, which was extremally important for my professional growth. I also had the opportunity to understand Australia's work environment and how I can beneficiate from that to achieve my career goals.

What benefits do you feel Australian Internships contributed to your internship?

Australian Internships definitively contributed to starting my career in Australia. Besides trusting in my potential, they carefully guided me through this internship, always making sure I was happy and focused on the tasks I wanted to perform. Niwra (Marketing Specialist) and Debora (Project Manager) were vital in the process, supporting and encouraging me to do my best. I couldn't be more grateful and honoured to have worked with them. 

 What advice would you give future interns regarding internships?

I would probably tell interns to get out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves as much as possible. Be curious, open, proactive and communicative so that you will definitively get the most out of this experience.

What do you enjoy most about Australia?

Besides the weather, which is pretty similar to Brazil (my home country), and all the incredible landscapes Australia has to offer, I feel the country has good energy. I feel people are polite, respectful and kind. The huge diversity makes me feel comfortable and excited to learn more about cultures other than my own.

Hi, my name is Diego, I'm from Brazil and I've been here in Australia for 5 years. When I decided to leave my country I was sure that I could be my best version here.

Since November 2021 I've been part of the Australia Internships team, as Marketing Intern. I'm happy and grateful for this opportunity, because I am learning a lot with my workmates and, I can contribute with my knowledge and background. I feel part of the team and all my workmates believe in my work. This Internship is making me more confident to start my career in Australia. We know how difficult is to start a career but we need to believe in ourselves and organize a plan to achieve it.

In my opinion, Internship Programs are the best way to prepare yourself and start your career, giving you all the skills to transform you into a confident and prepared professional.

Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

 In today's job market, employers rely heavily on resumes that have relevant work experience, and an internship is a perfect way to gain first-hand exposure and experience in the field. The main benefit of doing an internship is that it teaches us about our desired industries and companies that we want to work with. We also get to meet professionals in our field and gain insights from them with some of their personal skills and tactics. As a Master of Business graduate, I was having difficulties in gaining a full-time job in the marketing field without any practical experience and pursuing an internship was the right step to enter the profession.

What have you learned the most during your internship?

 One of the most important things I have learned during my internship is professional communication with co-workers and senior employees which is totally different from communication with professors or fellow students. Communication and networking are the keys to marketing with the fact that you should be aware of the tools and applications used in the industry. I have gained hands-on experience with the desired tools of digital marketing during my internship period which surely gave me confidence in operating them along with the professional exposure I needed to grow in my career.

What benefits do you feel AI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

 I approached Australian Internships after three months of my graduation and their onboarding process was so fast that I landed my desired company and internship within two weeks’ time. I shared my desired field, internship duration and preferences with Australian Internships and they gave me related options within my first week. Throughout the onboarding process, AI has been great in communication with the company and me. Also, they have been keeping my track record with weekly learnings and relevant feedbacks.

What advice would you give future interns?

 Internships are an opportunity to gain field experience and build professional connections or even land a future job in the same company. My personal belief is that one should stay full of enthusiasm and work ethic while their internship duration. The best way to learn is by asking questions whether it is your colleague or a senior employee and having good communication with them. Rest, having an open mind and a positive attitude towards every task given will surely go a long way.

What do you enjoy most about Australia?

 There is a lot I enjoy about Australia from people to places. People have always been friendly and helpful. From beaches to mountains, a hike or a swim has always been the best part of the weekend with so many places to explore around. The adaption to technology at every step has amazed me since the day I have arrived. There is a lot more to explore here and enjoying every little thing has helped me a lot in this journey.

Hello everyone! My name is Leticia, I’m from Brazil, and I’ve lived in Australia for three years. In my opinion, Brisbane is the best city to live in the world. I fell in love with this city the first time I got here.

Working at Australian Internship is so gratifying. I would say that “kindness” is the predominant everyone's feature here. All my workmates care a lot about each other and the well-being of everyone. I felt very welcomed since my first day working here by all my co-workers. Being part of this work environment makes me feel not only a better marketing professional but a better human being in my personal life.

My daily work routine is not the same every day, and that’s what I like most about the marketing department. I need to create a different type of content on a scheduled basis, which challenges me to be more creative constantly. Managing the company’s social media, helping with the creation of the marketing campaigns, and analyse the business analytics information are my main tasks and responsibilities here. 

As a marketing intern and a big dreamer, I would say to everyone who is starting their career in Australia to be patient and take step by step to achieve the desired position. The beginning is always tough, but you will be recompensed afterwards. If you have a plan or a dream, pursue it! You are the only one responsible for your own happiness and fulfilment.

1. Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

I chose to complete an internship because, after two years of working in Brazil, I decided to study in Australia, and I knew that an internship would be an opportunity to experience and better understand the job market here. This work experience was the best way for me to learn new skills and create my network to leverage my career.

2. What have you learned the most during your internship?

During the internship, I learned to relate and understand the importance of networking, to prioritize tasks, to organize and better distribute my work time. I also had the opportunity to explore the various facets that marketing offers and develop new skills and acquire new knowledge. From my experience, I can say that I consider internship an essential preparation to leverage the start of any professional's career.

3. What benefits do you feel AI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

In my case, I was a marketing intern at Australian Internships, so I was able to get to know each person's work closely within the company and how much everyone works daily to provide the best possible experience for interns. The entire team and, in particular, my supervisors Daniele, Bek, and Debora, have always been available and willing to support me throughout my internship period, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown.

4. What advice would you give future interns?

I would say not to be afraid to face the unknown or to make mistakes because it is only when we leave the comfort zone that we grow and discover that we are more capable than we imagine.

5. What do you enjoy most about Australia?

I could spend hours writing about Australia and Brisbane. Brisbane is a vibrant city, with sunny days and full of life as well as being close to Australia's most beautiful beaches. Australia is a welcoming and multi-cultural country where you will never feel alone and the locals tend to be incredibly friendly, relaxed, and free from any kind of prejudice.

Introduction

I’m originally from the US and have been interning for about 6 months on a Marketing Team. I love the relaxed lifestyle that Australian’s have and hope to bring that with me no matter where I’m living.

How would you describe your work?

Diverse! In the Marketing Team, I’m able to work on a variety of different things. It keeps the work exciting, fresh and the days are never the same; I love that every day I can work on something new.

What do you like the most about your work?

I love that it’s always changing. There are always new ways of doing things and there’s plenty of room to get creative to what works best. My favourite part of my work is looking at results and brainstorming with the team on ways to improve based on that data.

Your message to the interns?

Don’t give up! It can be hard to get into the industry you want, especially in another country. If you put your all into your work and are continuously trying to improve your skills and knowledge, there is no doubt that you will meet your goals in no time!

Being assigned to the marketing department, it was definitely my privilege to work with such an amazing team in an energetic company with positive vibes. I received hands-on experience performing marketing roles, such as writing up content pieces and daily news for publication. I was overwhelmed when I saw my work published on social media!

Speaking of my leisure time, I visited heaps of local attractions, like the Wheel of Brisbane overlooking the stunning Brisbane River, Australia Zoo, Gold Coast and a lot more! I have had so much fun travelling to incredible places and be surrounded by friendly Australians!

I would like to thank my IPS, Clare, for supporting me along the way and making sure everything is on track. I hope other interns are doing great in their internship and have a fantastic stay in Australia!

Why did you choose to complete an internship?

My university (Drexel) back in the states is not your standard 4-year university with 2 semesters each year. It is a 5-year university built in with 6-month co-operative education opportunities in the form of working internships in our specified field of study. As this past spring and current summer was my 3rd and final co-op cycle, I wanted to do something different and challenge myself in new ways by deciding to do my final cycle abroad in Ireland for the spring and here in Melbourne for the summer.

What have you learned the most during your internship?

I have worked on an array of projects in the past few weeks mostly with website mockups and updates as well as contributing articles. I have learned the most about creating ads and campaigns with digital marketing tools such as google adwords and analyzing company website statistics.

What benefits do you feel AI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

Australian Internships was helpful every step of the way in the process leading up to coming here. Consistent contact was very helpful and I didn’t feel at any point in the process leading up that I wasn’t “in the know”.

What have you enjoyed the most during your internship?

I enjoy how different it is and how it’s not that different at the same time. There are quite a few similarities of big city living here and back in Philadelphia in the states as well.

What advice you would offer someone considering interning abroad in Australia?

My advice for future interns is to get out and explore the city you are in as much as you can on the weekends. Here in Melbourne, it is super easy to navigate around anywhere via train, tram or just walking.

"My adventure in Australia was one that I will always remember. My internship placement could not have been better as I was placed in the middle of the Circular Quay in between the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. I did this program because of the real world experience it would give me, and it did, but it also brought me some of my best friends in Sydney who made me feel so much more at home. Some of my favorite things I did down under were snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, doing a caravan roadtrip down the East Coast, spending 4 days in Melbourne, and going surfing at Bondi Beach. None of these memories would be what they were without the people I met in Australia. Australians are truely one of a kind and I am so glad they let me explore their home! If you are wondering whether or not this program is for you, take a risk and go for it. Cheers mate!

1) why did you decide to do your internship in Australia?

I studied in Melbourne a while ago and I completely fell in love with Australia. I wanted to come back to work on my professional growth this time and an internship seemed like the perfect way to do so.

2) what made this experience unique and special?

The fact that my supervisor is always finding the time to make sure I am learning and progressing. 

3) how has this experience impacted your future?

I feel more comfortable in the work environment and I've learned how to apply what I studied in the real world. 

4) what was the highlight of your experience?

Working at the first Inside Retail Live - Festival of Retail Ideas. It was amazing being part of an event, first of its kind, with such impact in the retail industry. I got to work behind the scenes and network with incredible industry leaders throughout the 3 day event. 

5) what advice would you offer someone considering interning abroad in Australia?

I would very much recommend this opportunity not only for the professional growth part of it but also living abroad helps you become more independent and open to get out of your comfort zone.

"I chose to do my internship in Australia because I wanted to experience a different culture and work with people in a different country. My host company is a distribution company for baby products which is really different and interesting to learn about. I love everything in my internship! The people are really nice, and I am learning a lot of new skills like how to use excel, how to manage orders and the website and different things about product marketing.

Australian Internships have been really nice. My supervisor gives me really good advice and is always helpful when I need to ask her something. They care about me like I'm in their family! With them an my team at the host company I feel like even though I am far from home, I don't feel down or alone.

The advice I would give to future interns is to learn from other people. Australia is very multicultural ad it is amazing that you can learn about other cultures and people in one country! I work with Australian, Indian, French and Chinese people on my team and I love it, it is very interesting."

"In this internship program I learned basic digital marketing such as writing blogs, creating landing pages and SEO. You can learn how to be a better person. How to be positive and easy-going all the time, which is good especially when you get stressed with work.

My advice for future interns is: prepare to learn a lot! Take action from what you learn. Do everything you can. Don't hesitate to ask."

"My internship has given me the opportunity to travel and build my professional experience and network at the same time. I think I made the right choice working for one of the international leaders in the hospitality industry."

"I completed an internship at an English College for three months in Brisbane.
The main purpose of choosing this program was improving my resume. In Korea, finding a job is extremely hard and usually uni students can find a job according to their major. However, I want to work in the marketing field which is not my major. To be hired in the marketing field, I thought I would need working experience. That is why I chose this program.

For future interns who want to intern in Australia, I want to say do not be afraid of asking something you don’t know, and check if you understand. Your co-workers understand your mistakes and they are generous, asking and checking is the most important thing to reduce your mistakes."

"Doing an internship in Australia was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The experience definitely went over and beyond my expectations. Not only it has built up my resume, but also gave me the real life experience. I am getting better understanding of international workplace, while practicing my knowledge learnt from school and skills such as time management, organization, problem solving and multi-tasking. My favourite aspect is having the mentorship and supporting system from both my host organization and Australian Internships. The internship has pulled me out of my comfort zone and widens my eyes for this global world."

"My name is Hazel Theng and I am from Singapore. 

I've always wanted not only to learn, but live the culture of the different countries I visited and this internship program has allowed me to do just that in Australia. I'm currently having a 3 month summer holiday, and this internship program has allowed me to use this 3 months fruitfully not only to gain valuable working experience, but also to experience a whole different culture outside my home country. 

I am currently doing a Marketing Internship in a company that specializes in organic skincare products. My role in the company includes coordinating media and promotional activities managing all of the company's social media accounts, initiating contacts and introducing our products to countries in the Asia region. In the period of my Internship, I've been given the opportunity to be entirely in charge of two promotional projects as well as to liaise with international clients. The internship allowed me to use what I've learnt academically to apply it in real life situations. It has helped me gain invaluable international business experience, as well as to understand Australia’s culture and its different approach to the business of marketing."

"My Host Organisation is a multi-cultural Australian –based company, and I am the only Chinese staff member.  I have experienced many cultural differences which are making me more open-minded.  The internship has made me realise what a real work environment is like. My supervisor and manager have supported me a lot as well as other colleagues in the company.  They have encouraged me to take initiative and provided me with professional training when needed.  During the internship, I have implemented my ideas and contributed to the company which is the best experience so far."