Local business internships

Have you completed 120 credit points in a single degree or 160 credit points in a double degree?

You must be at least halfway through your degree before you can apply and enrol in an internship course. Some internship courses have additional prerequisites you need to fulfil before you can enrol, read the course description carefully.

Applying for an internship is just like applying for a real job. It follows a real-world, competitive recruitment and selection process—placement is not always guaranteed. As part of the application process you will need to provide a copy of your resume and for some roles a tailored application/cover letter. You should also scrub up on your interview skills as you will likely be interviewed by the internship provider before they choose whether to accept you as an intern.

Take a look at our Check-Point guide to familiarise yourself with the application process.

We recommend you complete the BusinessPLUS program before you decide to apply for an internship, to help get you job-ready.

The first step is to submit an application via Sonia Online. You will then need to submit your resume and Health and Safety Induction Training in order to see all the internships available for the Trimester.

It's a good idea to look at the listing like a job ad. They all have position descriptions and the desired skills/ attributes our industry partner is looking for to fulfill the role. We strongly recommend you choose an internship placement that fits well with the subjects you have studied as well as your career interests.

Carefully review and read through the internship opportunities and select a maximum of 5 preferences.

Things to consider when selecting internship opportunities are:

• does the opportunity match your studies/career goals?
• is the organisation accessible to you?
• does the organisation align with your values?

Once your preferences are submitted, wait for the organisation to contact you for an interview.