InternSG’s Internship Placement Programme
InternSG’s Internship Placement Programme opens doors to many valuable opportunities which will help empower one’s career shaping experience. The Programme is ideal for:
- a student who is looking to gain some work experience beyond the walls of the classroom;
- a fresh job seeker who is seeking his/her niche areas;
- a person who wishes to re-enter the work force after a long hiatus;
- someone learning a new profession or;
- an individual looking for a non-permanent employment
Why Take Up an Internship?
There are many benefits to taking up an internship:
- Learn more about the corporate world and obtain tangible work skills and knowledge;
- Gain relevant and useful insights into the industry related to one’s field of study or interests;
- Allows in-depth assessment of preliminary career choice as one immerses in the internship and;
- Build up a network of valuable contacts
Do I have to pay InternSG?
No, InternSG does not charge any administration fee. Applicants will apply for the position by submitting their resumes to the companies directly.
Applicants are encouraged to do the following before submitting their resumes:
- Research on the company, and ensure that they have the relevant skills set which the company is seeking for the internship position
- Check the internship period and your availability.
- Update your resume and cover letter to fit the position
I am from overseas, can I take up an internship in Singapore?
- MOM recognised institutions: A work pass is not required for a foreign student who is a full-time matriculated or registered student in one of Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) recognised institutions. Please look at the policies at Singapore’s MOM site for more information: http://www.mom.gov.sg/working-in-singapore
- Otherwise, foreign students and trainees coming to Singapore for internships can consider the Training Work Permit, the Training Employment Pass or the Work Holiday Programme. Please refer to Singapore’s MOM site for more information: http://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits
For more job seeking information, please refer to the MOM website: http://www.mom.gov.sg/sitemap
I want to get an internship from InternSG, how do I get started?
At InternSG, we have a multitude of companies – ranging from Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to MultiNational Corporations (MNCs).
Browse through our online internship listings, and apply directly via the InternSG portal. If the company requests for your resume to be sent directly to them, please email your detailed resume, preferably with a cover letter, to the email address listed for your preferred position.
I’m shortlisted by InternSG for an interview at the company itself, how do I get myself prepared?
Congratulations! You are on your first step to getting the internship.
Ensure that you are well prepared for the interview by:
- Researching on the company.
- Understand what they do and what are their focus, history, values, etc
- Understanding the industry they are in and their competitors.
- Know how you can fit into their company and add value to them.
- Familiarize yourself with the jobscope.
- Knowing yourself
- Identify your strengths and how you can benefit the company.
- Research on possible interview questions and try to answer them.
- Think of instances in which you demonstrated your skills such as good teamwork, initiative, time management, etc.
- Presenting yourself
- Dress well and be punctual for the interview.
- Offer a smile and a firm handshake.
- Be confident.
- Remember that preparation for an interview is extremely important.
Can I directly ask for an Internship on InternSG’s Facebook page or Twitter?
Please do not do so. We have numerous users using InternSG, and because of limited administrative resources, we do not actually reply to these questions. If you are looking for an internship specifically for yourself, please look at the latest internships listing (https://isga.greenibbles.com/jobs/latest), and write in directly to the employer.
I can’t find an internship related to my field of studies/interest, what should I do?
Certain internships are periodic or not often listed due to the limited contribution from the intern in a short time frame. There are other avenues where you may find internships related to your field of studies by approaching your school’s corporate placement office, or looking out at the job opportunities section of your interested employer’s website.
Notwithstanding that, you might want to widen your horizons by exploring other internships on InternSG. Generic professions like Sales, HR, Marketing, etc. can improve your secondary skills and will definitely widen your expertise. By having complimentary skills, this will aid your move to the corporate world when the opportunity presents itself.
Does InternSG validate the credibility and validity of an internship before allowing it to be posted online?
Due to administrative and resource constraints, InternSG does not do any detailed screening of company credibility / validity. Our portal is in fact free for both companies and students to use, and we thank our users for their understanding. Please be advised to exercise caution and do your proper due diligence checks before accepting any internship offers.
Never pay for any fee upfront for any kind of opportunities or administrative matters (it is an obvious red flag for scams). InternSG shall in no event be liable for any damages, loss or expense (please read our Terms and Conditions of Use).
What kind of entitlements do I have as an intern in a company?
- The Employment Act covers every employee who is engaged under a contract of service, this includes interns. An employer should accord statutory benefits prescribed under the law to an intern if he is performing work and has work arrangements similar to that of a regular employee in the organisation.
- More information on employment provisions in the law can be found at MOM’s website.
- For interns working under 35 hours a week, information for part time employment can be found here: http://www.mom.gov.sg/employment-practices/part-time-employment