Internship

/ˈɪnˌtɜrnˌʃɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A period of time during which a student or trainee works for a company or organization to gain practical experience in a particular field.

She secured an internship at a renowned marketing firm over the summer.

The position or role of an intern, often involving training and practical experience.

His internship involved assisting in research and development projects.

An educational program that combines classroom learning with practical work experience in an industry.

Many universities require students to complete an internship as part of their degree requirements.

A temporary position that often does not offer financial compensation.

He took an unpaid internship to gain experience in the competitive field of journalism.

A program or opportunity for professionals to gain experience in a new field or organization, sometimes as a career switch.

After years as a teacher, she decided to take an internship in public relations to explore a new career path.

From 'intern' + '-ship', originally meaning a position of an intern.

summer internship

A temporary position during the summer months, often for students.

paid internship

An internship where the intern receives compensation.

unpaid internship

An internship where the intern does not receive monetary compensation.

intern

A person who works as an intern.

apprentice

A beginner who is learning a trade from a skilled employer.

trainee

A person who is being trained for a job.

Spec work

I did some spec work for their website during my internship.

Gopher

As an intern, I felt like a gopher, running errands for everyone.