An Internship placement agency is a recruitment agency that places current and graduating students in paid and unpaid internships around the world. It differs from general recruitment agencies because in an internship placement agency you must pay to use the services they provide. The length of the placement process can vary, but six weeks is a common time period.
Considering using an internship placement agency?
Benefits of using an internship placement agency:
Using an agency to assist you to find an unpaid internship can be a great way to experience companies, locally and abroad that you normally may have difficulty gaining access to. The agency makes the process of finding internships easier for you. Often it assesses what kind of placement suits you (usually through your resume and an interview) and links you to a company that can offer you the experience you need. Some of the internship placement agencies offer compensations such as accommodation airport pickup, on-going support throughout the internship, a completion certificate, and references when you complete your placement. The internship placement agency also assists with essential paperwork such as applying for a visa and insurance.
Other benefits of using an agency are:
- Internships based on your preferences
- Mentoring
- Performance Reviews
- Certificate of Achievement
- Referees
- Discounts and offers with local providers
Disadvantages of using an internship placement agency
The cons of using an internship placement agency are mostly related to the cost. Indeed, in order to get a suitable internship and benefit from all the support, you must pay some fees. The cost can differ significantly between services and vary depending on what the company is offering you.
If you’re thinking about using an internship placement agency to help you find an unpaid internship, reflect on what is it that you want to achieve. What are the advantages of paying for a service? And how can it benefit to my professional experience?
