Meaning in job interviews & careers, with examples
/ˈɪntɜːrnʃɪp/nounCore term
In job interviews & careers, internship means: A fixed period of work at a company, often for students or recent graduates, to gain practical experience; it may be paid or unpaid.
In Turkish: staj, stajyerlik
How it is used
You do, get, apply for or complete an internship, and the person is an intern. Summer internships are common in large companies. In the UK, 'work placement' or 'placement year' is also used for students.
Example sentences
I did a three-month internship at an advertising agency last summer.
The internship is paid and may lead to a full-time job.
Common collocations
do an internship
summer internship
paid internship
internship programme
Related terms
entry-levelDescribes a job for people at the start of their career that needs little or no previous experience.
work experienceThe jobs you have done and what you learned from them; in British English it can also mean a short unpaid placement for school pupils.
foot in the doorA first chance to enter a company or industry, usually in a junior position, which may lead to better jobs later.
full-timeDescribes a job in which you work the normal number of hours in a week, usually around 35 to 40 hours.
