Internships are a great way to gain valuable industry experience while you complete your degree. At Griffith, each academic area manages targeted work-integrated learning opportunities to ensure students receive appropriate course credits for their efforts. Here, two of our Workplace-Integrated Learning (WIL) program managers share their top tips on making an internship work for you.
Don’t get ripped off as “free labour”
The golden rule is to ensure the dedicated WIL office attached to your school approves your placement, according to Griffith Sciences WIL manager Debra Khokhar.
“We identify and screen placements and manage the process very much like a job application,” she says.
“We meet with industry partners to ensure they can provide the appropriate resources, such as a workspace and a qualified supervisor, so the student has a tangible learning experience and does not just provide free labour.”
Make sure your internship counts for credit toward your degree
Director of WIL for Griffith Business School, Associate
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