Need An Internship? 5 Virtual Internships That You Can Access Remotely

Internships are one of several ways to gain work experience (besides volunteering, working, etc.). However, compared to the other two experiences, these opportunities can be far more valuable because of their flexibility and other benefits. And these opportunities have only gotten more flexible over time due to an increase in online internships.

So, if you’re interested in learning more about internships and some online opportunities that are available, keep on reading.

What Is An Internship?

According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, an internship is

a period of time during which someone works for a company or organization in order to get experience of a particular type of work

Source: Cambridge English Dictionary

And, although companies offer great internships to find new talent for their business, not all experiences are alike (or even the most ideal for some potential interns). For example, some people want internships for the summer because it would allow them to work when their schedule is clearer. But other people might prefer fall internships. They might also prefer paid internships over unpaid positions.

But either way, it’s a win-win situation for interns because they can gain many benefits from the experience. Internships can help:

• Improve Your Resume (Ex: increase work experience, learn new skills, etc.)
• Boost Your Career (Ex: make new connections, increase chances of job offers with the company, etc.)
• Eliminate Job/Careers That You Aren’t Interested In

How to Find Internships

Trying to find internships that meet your demands can be a time-consuming process. But the process can be cut down by looking at different sites on the internet. So, if you’re trying to find an internship, check out some of the following sites.

• Chegg Internships
• WayUp
• Internships
• Job Boards like Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, etc.

You can also find internships on company websites such as Walmart, Microsoft, and Google.

And, if you’re a student, you can look for college internships (that you may be able to receive academic credit for) on your school’s job portal or career center.

Internships That You Can Do Remotely

Remember earlier when I was talking about virtual internships? Well, although they are a little harder to find, they do exist. However, remote internships are on the rise because of social distancing guidelines. So, you can look for online options of internships you are interested in!

Here’s a list of internships that you can do remotely (during 2020) if you’re interested:

• Digital Engagement Management Internship (Lytt) – Paid
• Podcast Internship (Macmillan) – Paid
• Graphic Design/Brand Marketing Internship (First to Market Collective) – Paid w/ benefits
• Software Engineering Internship (JPMorgan Chase & Co.)
• Research Internship (National Biomechanics Institute) – Paid

Bonus internship opportunities: NSTEM Internships, Microsoft Virtual Experience Program, IBM Internships & Co-ops

Are Internships for College Students Only?

Just because internships are geared towards college students doesn’t mean that you can’t apply for one if you’re not a student. In the end, these positions help you to increase your experience, learn new skills, and (hopefully) show a company that you would be a great fit for them. So make sure to apply for any internships that you think you will qualify for.

I hope that you enjoyed learning about some of the best virtual internships that you can do from home!

Hannah Roberts

Hannah Roberts is the creator of Do. Live. Study. She loves to learn new things and hopes to help others as they go throughout their journey as an adult. You can connect with her below.