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COLLARTS SOURCING REMOTE INTERNSHIPS

WHAT IS A REMOTE INTERNSHIP?

COLLARTS REMOTE INTERNSHIPS A remote internship is a class of internship where you do not have to be physically present in the office or site while doing the internship. You may even do the internship while in almost any location as long as there is a computer and an internet connection. There are many different professions where virtual internships are possible. SOURCING REMOTE INTERNSHIPS

COLLARTS REMOTE INTERNSHIPS IN THE ARTS Some internships may be difficult to replicate virtually. Other work can definitely be completed remotely (and has been). Most recently, Melbourne’s newspapers have predominantly been filed from home. Tasks that you can potentially complete remotely include: → Writing & editing → Interviewing → Researching → Database maintenance → Social media strategy and analysis → Social media posts SOURCING REMOTE INTERNSHIPS

COLLARTS REMOTE INTERNSHIPS IN THE ARTS Always pitch yourself as someone coming in with solutions. Ask yourself: what can I bring to add value to this organisation? Right now might be time to take a bit more of a unique approach, and pitch an internship as a particular project. Examples: → Could you mine an organisation’s online database for a series of historical stories? → Could you do some remote work analysing clients social media platforms for a PR agency? → Would they like a wrap up on what they have achieved in 10 years of business? SOURCING REMOTE INTERNSHIPS

COLLARTS REMOTE INTERNSHIP BENEFITS EMPLOYER STUDENT → Can look for interns from other → Can avoid travelling and locations commuting time and costs → Can have flexible time → Can approach organisations schedules from different states or locations → The intern won’t be using → Flexible timing options are company’s utilities available → The company also has a great → More time for more creativity opportunity to cut down on the Sometimes, being in an office expenses that could be caused means being caught up in if the candidate was doing an mundane tasks. Could you use onsite internship the time remotely to be more → Excellent opportunity to utilise a creative, and pitch more ideas? student resource on a project → Great opportunity to adapt to a they have not had the resources new way of working to undertake SOURCING REMOTE INTERNSHIPS

COLLARTS REMOTE INTERNSHIPS While there are several benefits of virtual internships, not all students will benefit from their internship. Here are some attributes you must possess if you wish to benefit from this type of internship. Devotion Individuals need to be really → committed to the internship if they really wish to benefit from it. Unlike onsite training, in these internships you do not have a supervisor to continuously monitor or check to see you are getting the work done. If you are not committed, you may miss the opportunity. The Right Attitude You need to possess the → willingness to learn and the eagerness to explore alternatives. These are essential if you wish to gain valuable experience from the internship. A causal attitude towards your internship won’t help. SOURCING REMOTE INTERNSHIPS

YOUR PITCH

COLLARTS YOUR PITCH THE ELEVATOR PITCH Brief summary introducing who you are, your interests, skills and experiences, and states what you are seeking. A short ‘personal branding’ statement - the first thing somebody hears about you. Foundation of further conversation/relationship building. Can be used at an event / in an email / over the phone etc. FOR EXAMPLE… SOURCING REMOTE INTERNSHIPS

“Hi my name is... I’m in my final year studying Entertainment Journalism at Collarts. I’m interested in working on online journalism projects that look at the changing face of live music events in Australia.”

COLLARTS REMEMBER Know Your “WHY’s” → Why them? → Why this industry? → Why me? Display INSIGHT and UNDERSTANDING into: → The industry → The organisation → Your own motivations and passions RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH! Be Prepared → Have your resume and portfolio ready to go → Check emails and phone messages regularly SOURCING REMOTE INTERNSHIPS

COLLARTS WHAT ABOUT COVID-19? PLACEMENTS MAY BE DIFFERENT… When approaching organisations during this time: → Acknowledge COVID-19 & that it’s a strange time → Ask how the organisation is handling or adjusting to COVID-19 → Advise that Collarts is supportive of remote/ online placements → There may be requirements imposed on placements for semester given government restrictions in place (i.e. placement may have to be remote) → Suggest/explore whether COVID-19 has created any projects or needs for the organisation which student placements may support → Seek support from Collarts Career Pathways Advisor to assist with preparation SOURCING REMOTE INTERNSHIPS

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