Internship Experience UK 2022 - Technology

Applications for Internship Experience UK: Technology are now closed.

Overview

Internship Experience UK 2022 is your no.1 opportunity this summer to boost your CV ahead of the key application season and secure a graduate role or internship. The programme has been completely re-designed and enhanced to provide you with even more connections, opportunities and insights - your springboard to a fantastic career in the tech sector.

Technology is the largest growing sector which means more opportunities for your future career. Some of the jobs in IT can include software developers, IT architects, big data analysts, cyber security and more. This stream is the perfect opportunity for you to find out what type of technology role you might be suited to.

As we’re reaching the end of the pandemic and employers are hiring the same if not more graduates than before 2020 - now is the time to ensure you have the sector-focused skills and knowledge that top employers will be looking for this autumn.

A brand new experience for 2022

We’re bringing you an entirely new Internship Experience UK this year with senior representatives from the technology sector for you to network with. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the types of work you’ll be doing within these sectors and work on a project that mirrors one you'd be set in the world of work. Plus, this year you’ll be able to:

• Learn from keynote speaker, Tim Campbell, who won the first series of The Apprentice and earned Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment in 2005.
• Connect with leading employers in tech including Amazon, Atos and Google.
• Boost your CV ahead of the applications season by participating in a work sample which has been set by the employers themselves.

Sessions you’ll get

During the three-day experience, you’ll connect with leading employers in tech to give you new perspectives on the work you can do.

• Amazon will provide an overview of the tech sector to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about working in tech.
• Bloomberg will cover the hot topic of delivering data and how technology applications play their part in achieving ESG (environment, social, governance) goals.
• Ofcom’s Chief Technology Officer will discuss their work to support innovation across the sectors that Ofcom regulates including broadcasting, telecoms, wireless services and post.

You will also attend exclusive employer-led sessions to help you gain the most sought-after skills for your future applications, interviews and roles.

• Learn how to demonstrate transferable skills with ICAEW
• Become a pro at preparing for interviews with PwC
• Perfect your presentation skills with WTW
• Gain top-tier CV and application advice from Vodafone

Plus, hear from influential leaders like Tahmid Chowdhury (Forbes 30 under 30) and Elspeth Coates Gibson (Chief Commercial Officer, Appointedd) on topical subjects, including commercial awareness and networking.

Am I eligible and how do I apply?

Internship Experience UK 2022: Technology is open to every student and recent graduate (18+). All you need to take part is a Bright Network membership, which is completely free and you can sign up when you start your application. To apply, simply click the button below and fill in your application form - it takes less than 10 minutes to complete. You don’t need previous experience to complete the experience - just passion for the sector. 

If you took part in the 2020 or 2021 experiences, we 100% recommend taking part this year. This is a completely new experience with different sessions, more employers for you to meet and new work samples to complete, all of which will allow you to build on your learning from previous years and gain a competitive advantage.

The application deadline was Wednesday 15th June 2022 at 11:59pm.