Returnship

How it is used

Usually refers to a supported placement for returners rather than a first internship.

Example sentences

1. After six years caring for family, she applied for an engineering returnship.

   The programme targets previous professional experience after time away.

2. The returnship included mentoring and a project using current design tools.

   Structured support helps experienced workers refresh their practical skills.

Common collocations

• apply for a returnship
• returnship programme

Related terms

• career gapA period of time when you were not working, which shows as a gap between jobs on your CV.
• mentorAn experienced person who gives regular advice and support to someone less experienced to help them grow in their career.

More terms: Career Development

• career path
• promotion
• professional development
• upskill
• career change
• foot in the door
• apprenticeship
• individual contributor
• lateral move
• portfolio career
• career lattice
• job crafting