Myth-busting with the Internship Hub

We know from speaking with students that there can be some myths and pre-conceptions about the availability of opportunities in some sectors, or the degree disciplines and career aspirations catered to by the Careers Service. At the Internship Hub, we work hard to support UofG students across all degree disciplines and try to reach out …

Demystifying job adverts

If you are new to job hunting, the adverts can be daunting and require a degree of navigation. We want to help demystify job adverts so that you are in as strong a position as possible to find the right role for you and submit a great application every time. Here are our top three …

Value your values

As one of the Internship Hub managers I have had the opportunity to work with a range of big and small organisations over the years. Not only do I get to visit them in their work environment but I also get lots of insightful feedback from our students about their experiences. When applying for an …

Intern Insight: Community outreach creates an enlightened future from the lessons of the past

Penultimate year English Literature and History student, Kirsty is enjoying gaining valuable experience with Northlight Heritage. My internship experience at Northlight Heritage so far has been incredible. Right from the start I was treated like a member of the team and was encouraged to get involved in many different aspects of the project ‘Diggin In’. …

Intern Insight: A medical history of Glasgow uncovered

Recent IH Intern and English Literature Graduate, Molly spent her final year interning with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and gained a valuable insight into the world of Archives. Undertaking an internship at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow was an excellent opportunity, providing a fascinating insight into …

5 reasons why working for an SME could get your career off to a flying start

If you have not considered working for a Small or Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) this might just change your mind. From your school days right the way through university everyone tells you that you should want to work for a large organisation but why? Looks better on your CV, better pay, more career opportunities? By …

Intern Insight: The appliance of science

IH Intern and final year Chemistry student, Amy had the chance to apply the theory gained in her studies into a practical setting in her summer internship. I’m currently a fourth year chemistry student and I found my science-based summer internship with Biofilm through the university’s Internship Hub. During my internship, I was given the …

Intern Insights: Lewis writes his way to a new career

  IH Intern and recent graduate, Lewis Barrack is halfway through his internship with Glasgow-based copywriting agency, Copylab. I’ve just finished my 4th full week of my internship at Copylab in Glasgow, and so far, the experience has been excellent. Coming in on the first week was a mixture of nerves and excitement; I was …

Intern Insight: Nathan introduces Brett Nicholls Associates to the digital age

IH intern, Nathan Stilwell is spending his summer as a Marketing & Digital Content Intern with Brett Nicholls Associates.  I’m close to half way through my internship with Brett Nicholls Associates and it's going great. They are a brilliant and small family accounting company that specialises in the Third Sector. Launching their social media has …

Intern Insight: Sailing towards a bright future

IH intern, Madeleine Fleming is enjoying her time with Ocean Youth Trust Scotland where she is involved in marketing, events and fundraising.    I am now halfway through my internship with Ocean Youth Trust Scotland, and I’m loving it! I’ve always known I want to work in the Third Sector so when I saw this opportunity with …

Intern Insight: Marketing, Apps and Ping-Pong!

IH intern, Augustijn van Gaalen has been able to combine his love of social media, sport and Ping-Pong in his internship with Glasgow-based start-up, Find a Player.  I’m currently a month into my internship with Find a Player. It’s been really interesting so far and I’d definitely recommend an internship to all students and even those …