Partner with local universities
Depending on the type of internship your company is offering (full time or part time), recent graduates and university students may be the perfect candidates. Contact your local universities’ career centres and see what they can do to promote your internship vacancy. Some universities also have a job board where you can advertise your internship offer. Another idea is to contact professors from your field and see if they can help you promote your vacancy among their students. Last but not least, some universities organise job fairs – a great opportunity to gather CVs.
Use social media
Social media are a great way to advertise your internship vacancy and to reach the right candidates. Apart from announcing the vacancy on your corporate social media page, you can consider posting in community groups for jobseekers as well as on LinkedIn. If you decide to invest a little in social media ads, you can even target your posts so they can be seen by people with the right background and in the right demographic.
Post your vacancy on EURES
One great way to spread the word about your internship vacancy is EURES. With over 800 000 CVs, EURES can help you find the right intern from a wide pool of candidates for free. Learn more about advertising a position on EURES. If you have more questions on using EURES, contact a EURES Adviser in your country.
Launch a referral programme
This last tip is only applicable if you have already recruited interns. Contact your current interns to see if they have any referrals. It is likely that they know other students or graduates with similar backgrounds who would be willing to apply. Including a reward in your referral programme will encourage more recommendations.
A well-developed internship programme can yield a lot of benefits, both for your business and the intern. Check out our tips on how to stand out as a preferred employer of interns among your competitors.
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- Publication date
- 19 October 2022
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- European Labour Authority | Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
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