·  Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

I find internship as a secret pathway to get in the career. We can translate our academic knowledge into practical skills and establish relationships in the business. We can get an amazing life experience that will help us narrow down the employment options.

·  What have you learned the most during your virtual internship?

I have learned to create VR environments which can be enjoyed on phones, VR headsets, etc. I have learned to utilize the XML coding as well as use of unity software.  Now, I am more aware of the culture, workplace conditions, and official procedures for managing tasks in a local Australian organisation. In the future, I plan to expand my social network by connecting with competent IT professionals.

·  What benefits do you feel AI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

AI offered me a once-in-a-lifetime chance and saved me a lot of time searching for and finding a suitable firm. Furthermore, they have provided many opportunities for me to prepare before joining the organisation.

. What benefits do you feel KOI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

It is KOI who gave me such a useful platform for me to grasp the knowledge about the IT environment. KOI has been providing good education to all the students bearing in mind about the fees too. My time with KOI in Australia was very fruitful and memorable.

·  What advice would you give future interns?

My suggestion is to remain patient throughout the internship because becoming a formal job is always contingent on the performance. Make sure to ask questions if we don't understand something. And be sure to impress the firm in any way possible.

·  What do you enjoy most about Australia?

Personally, I believe that Australia is a well-developed country with several prospects for internationals to flourish. One will never regret working and living in Australia since the working environment is calm and pleasurable. Also, the astonishing beaches and cliffs will wear away anyone’s heart.

Why did you choose to complete an internship?

I believe internships are the bridge that connects your education to profession. It integrates the theoretical knowledge obtained in school/university with practical application It gives an experience in the career field that you want to pursue and helps build a professional network. It can provide beginners like me with soft skills like communication, teamwork needed in the workplace. It also helps you know how organisations thrive and function in the real world.

What have you learned the most during your virtual internship?

Virtual Internships are more comfortable than going to the office. But it has a disadvantage of not being in the office and familiarizing with team members in person. I have learned to motivate myself, set my own time of hours and get connected with team members via a range of resources email, discord, teams. This will make you feel the presence of being in an office environment and gets you connected throughout the team.

What benefits do you feel AI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

AI helped me to find the perfect match for my career field and pursue the internship. They guided and helped me throughout the process. They helped me to gain confidence in what I do. They helped me track my entire learning plans, my weakness and how to overcome them along with my future goals.

What advice would you give future virtual interns?

I am very happy with the opportunity AI provided. My advice for future virtual interns would be to be more proactive, always maintain touch with team members and supervisors. Always ask questions and try solving problems as quick as you can. This will let supervisors know you are working on the task given and help you get more insight into the task.

What do you enjoy most about Australia?

I love travelling, eating, and exploring around Australia. The scenic beach views and bushwalk travel are enjoyable and fun too.

· Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

It is a good bridge to gap the educational knowledge gained in the university and applying that knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios. Also, helps a new graduate like me to gain work experience and apply that in finding a job that we desire to continue our journey forward with. Plus, an Internship is a great opportunity to experience and gain more insights on professional behavior, conduct, and being responsible.

· What have you learned the most during your virtual internship?

One of the best things about virtual internships is that they are flexible, I am working from Monday to Thursday. There are a lot of benefits of a remote internship; like saving money and time from traveling, Enhancing your resume (Which plays a great role in showcasing time management and self-discipline), Broaden my cross-culture and global perspectives (Networking in different countries that the Host Org operates in) and Gaining a sense of community and boosting connections. Doing the Internship virtually has helped me in increasing my focus on tasks at hand and being more responsible, better at time management. 

· What benefits do you feel AI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

Because of Visa grant delays during Covid, I, unfortunately, missed the entries into a lot of graduate programs. Luckily, with AI I managed to find an opportunity that fits my interests very well and  It has been 7 weeks in my internship so far and I have enjoyed working each and every day of it. Looking forward to another great 4 weeks to finish the internship on a high note.

· What advice would you give to future virtual interns?

I would definitely recommend the future virtual interns to:

Be Proactive;

Focus on Relationships;

Communicate Effectively;

Maintain a checklist;

Breaks and Leaves (Just because no one will know is not a reason not to communicate to your supervisor in advance if you are not available during a certain period of time. They will understand and help you in any way they can), and

Don't be overworked (Find a balance in work and life, communicate with the team if you have too much on your plate, Ask for more time to finish tasks efficiently).

· What do you enjoy most about Australia?

I have enjoyed all aspects of my Australian adventure so far. If I have to highlight the things which enhanced my experience would be:

Top-quality Education/Universities;

Cultural diversity;

Incredible employment opportunities in the various major's;

The Great outdoor options;

Internship availability;

Vibrant Urban/rural life;

Wildlife;

Easy communication;

International success.

·  Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

I was very determined to secure a role in the company and wanted to enhance my skills and experience.

·  What have you learned the most during your internship?

I learned to never be shy or step back to communicate with anyone. Always share your issues and problems with your manager and see how they can be resolved. Always strive to enhance your skills and gain experience from your mistakes.

·  What benefits do you feel Australian Internships contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

Australian internship helped me find the role I was looking for, which was to get into the IT industry and work on real-world projects. They helped with building a professional resume, prepare for interviews, and much more.

·  What advice would you give future interns?

Broaden your vision while getting into the IT industry. There are many options for you to choose from while you get into the industry first. Always be open to try new things and enhance your skills. Always research the company's background before you give your interview. 

·  What do you enjoy most about Australia?

The diversity of people who you get to know and work with. You really learn a lot about their culture.

Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

I chose to complete an internship in order to gain professional experience as it is very essential and poses as a building block for every student especially in Australia where local experience is highly significant to get into desired careers. It will also build my confidence once I step out into the business world and is a foundation for me to be accustomed to understanding the roles and tasks of my future career.

What have you learned the most during your internship?

What I learned most during my internship is having a professional mindset of how to manage tasks given to me where everything that I am doing must always be accurate and precise as Accounting is very critical. Also, having a high sense of communication with team members and my supervisor is a key for effective and efficient work. 

What benefits do you feel AI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

AI has helped me find an internship that is suitable for my skills where they’ve never stopped assisting me until I got hired. I am very grateful and helpful for their neverending support.

What advice would you give future interns?

My advice for future interns is to never give up despite not getting hired at first as it is normal and can happen to everyone. During their time in the internship, one must be attentive at all times and remember to take note of everything that is taught by their team leaders or supervisors as this will help them be more efficient in their work and given a chance, impress your manager as they can see your eagerness to learn and your enthusiasm to work hard.

What do you enjoy most about Australia?

What I enjoy the most is exploring the various iconic sceneries Australia is known for such as Kiama blowhole, Long Jetty wharf, Snowy Mountains, Bondi Beach, and doing coastal walks, etc. Spontaneous trips have always been a favorite hobby of mine and Australia has so far provided the most memorable experiences.

·  Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

I have chosen an internship over the project as I wanted to expose to real IT world experience. Moreover, I have 4+ years of experience in the Information Technology industry, so I always wanted to re-enter the real work environment of Australia. I was aware that as an intern I will get hands-on experience on how things are working and get to know how big projects are built. It also gives me an idea of what role I need to choose as an IT professional.

Besides, the internship allows me to attend meetings and company events, and that gives me industry exposure. I meet many professionals from different fields and I can build new connections and that can lead me to employment. Furthermore, an internship gives me the biggest highlight on my resume and that can attract recruiters.

·  What have you learned the most during your internship?

One of the most important things I have gained from an internship is newfound knowledge of fulfilling tasks that are relevant to my desired career path and sharpening the skills that I already possess. I believe that the internship is an opportunity to test all the skills that I have developed during my past work experience and university study. I have learned how to apply those skills in real-world projects.

Working with industry professionals has given me one of the most valuable skills is the ability to speak with people in a professional setting. During the internship I have learned the appropriate way to behave as a professional, This will help me when I will start interviewing for jobs because I will be more confident and will sound more mature and experienced in a business setting.

·  What benefits do you feel AI contributed to your internship?

After connecting with Australian Internships I have found out that it is an amazing organization that helps students to find out their desired internships. Supervisors of AI are very responsive and always happy to help. For an instance, I have asked Imante (AI Supervisor) for the favor that I need an internship in the Software testing field as I have related experience in the past, and what I got in return was fantastic. AI has provided me with an internship where my role is Software Test Engineer and that makes me happy.

Moreover, whenever I need help during my internship I ask an AI representative about that, and answers from them are very informative. They are always there for students and send you emails on a timely basis to finish the required documentation. Sometimes they go out of the way to help students and that is quite impressive.

·  What advice would you give future interns regarding virtual internships?

I will advise future interns that an internship always helps to build the desired career, it does not matter that it is at the company location or virtual. During virtual internships, you learn all the things you require to achieve your career goal.

Communication is different when you’re working remotely. Most will happen through chats, email, and comments in project management systems, so you can’t rely on in-person connections to clarify something. So always have an agenda ready with a list of items you would like to discuss during the meeting. Sending your agenda ahead of time is also a good way to help your supervisor come prepared with the answers you need ahead of the call. Prioritize topics that are time-sensitive or urgent to ensure you address those first.

I believe, during virtual internships, students have to be proactive to get the best out. 

·  What do you enjoy most about Australia?

Australia is a beautiful place to live which has a large variety of beautiful natural ecosystems. What I enjoy the most are golden sandy beaches with clean water, tropical rainforests, arid deserts, and snowy mountains. Australia is a truly multicultural society. 43% of Australians were either born overseas or have a parent who was born overseas.

Australia has the lowest pollution as compared to other places and the atmosphere over here is enjoyable. There are lots of job opportunities around Australia as the unemployment rate is very low around 5%. Australia is such a vast country that you can spend all your holidays exploring it. Domestic travel has it all from rainforests, beaches, to ski resorts and stunning ancient landscapes.

Australia has an impressive number of study options for international students with more than 1,200 institutions and 22,000 courses to choose from. Australia has the third-highest number of international students in the world behind the UK and US.

Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

I was one trimester away from my Bachelor's degree, I started looking for a job in my own studied field but whenever I see some vacancies it says they are looking for at least 1-2 years of working experience in the respective field, which freshers (like me) don't have. So, the best option was to do an internship in a related field and gain real work experience, knowledge, and people network which can help me for a job hut in the future.

What have you learned the most during your internship?

There is always something to learn and improve. I learned and improved in Coding complex syntax, analyzing website data, and implement code in a group.

I am doing my internship from home. some people might find this hard because you feel lazy and if you don't know how to solve some problem you feel lost so, communication with your company supervisor is very important. If I struggle with my task I just communicate with the team and ask for help. there is nothing wrong with asking because we are here to learn. Since I am doing an internship from home self-motivation, self-discipline, and time management count. if you neglect and misuse the opportunity thinking there is no one to see what you are doing, the purpose for an internship will be nothing and you will be just wasting your time so, self-motivation and hunger for the goal are needed.

What benefits do you feel AI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

It makes sure the host company is doing their best from their side like creating a healthy working environment and we are also doing our best from our side by completing weekly learning plans and surveys. Also with following up with each intern when needed.

What advice would you give a future intern?

Always remember why you are here. Utilize the time that you have and gain as much knowledge as you can. Try to know all the employees if possible which will help you to build a people network which might be fruitful in the future to get a job. lastly, never give up and a do attitude is crucial especially if you are doing an internship remotely. 

What do you enjoy most about Australia?

Well, the beach is the most I have enjoyed since I am from a landlocked country Nepal and we don't have any. Also, the people here are friendly and helpful. If you are in a big city like Sydney you will enjoy the diversity of people.

Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

I was one trimester away from my Bachelor's degree, I started looking for a job in my own studied field but whenever I see some vacancies it says they are looking for at least 1-2 years of working experience in the respective field, which freshers (I) don't have. So, the best option was to do an internship in a related field and gain real work experience, knowledge, and people network which can help me for a job hut in the future.

What have you learned the most during your internship?

There is always something to learn and improve. I learned and improved in Coding complex syntax, analyzing website data, and implement code in a group.

I am doing my internship from home. some people might find this hard because you feel lazy and if you don't know how to solve some problem you feel lost so, communication with your company supervisor is very important. If I struggle with my task I just communicate with the team and ask for help. there is nothing wrong with asking because we are here to learn. Since I am doing an internship from home self-motivation, self-discipline, and time management count. if you neglect and misuse the opportunity thinking there is no one to see what you are doing, the purpose for an internship will be nothing and you will be just wasting your time so, self-motivation and hunger for the goal are needed.

What benefits do you feel AI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

It makes sure the host company is doing their best from their side like creating a healthy working environment and we are also doing our best from our side by completing weekly learning plans and surveys. Also with following up with each intern when needed.

What advice would you give a future intern?

Always remember why you are here. Utilize the time that you have and gain as much knowledge as you can. Try to know all the employees if possible which will help you to build a people network which might be fruitful in the future to get a job. lastly, never give up and a do attitude is crucial especially if you are doing an internship remotely. 

What do you enjoy most about Australia?

Well, the beach is the most I have enjoyed since I am from a landlocked country Nepal and we don't have any. Also, the people here are friendly and helpful. If you are in a big city like Sydney you will enjoy the diversity of people.

COVID-19 has added an element of interest and I think it’s actually been a more worthwhile and enriching experience being a graduate at a bank at a time like this. It’s a really interesting opportunity to see how the banks react, how the managers and staff respond, how the whole economy reacts and see the interaction between all those players. The ANZ team has been incredibly helpful and supportive. My line manager is always checking in with me to ensure I am okay and staying involved with the team and also checking whether I have enough to do but I am looking forward to returning to the office.

1. Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

I chose to complete an internship after my graduation in translation studies in Italy. I’d already done a university internship in the United Kingdom during my last year of studies so I was sure that doing this work experience was the best way to enhance my career in this field; in particular, I chose to come to Australia to discover a way of living and work different from Europe.

2. What have you learned the most during your internship?

During my internship I appreciated working closely to my expert supervisor, from whom I learnt a lot about the job. I improved my skills, I learned new ones and I received constructive criticism for my own good and growth which improved the quality of my work. I also enjoyed dealing with people from different nationalities, cultures and languages, which enriched me and let me discover interesting and new information. At the end of the internship the host company offered me to join them as an employee on a part-time basis and this has been a great achievement! I’m thrilled to continue working in this company!

3. What benefits do you feel AI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

Australian Internships and my supervisor Imante gave me a valuable help; she always supported me throughout the entire period, especially during the Covid-19 lockdown. She’s been available to answer any question I might have had, not only those strictly related to the job.

4. What advice would you give future interns?

Don’t be afraid of fail or feeling alone during the internship. You won’t. This experience let you develop the precious skills you need for your career and also to grow as a person.

5. What do you enjoy most about Australia?

People in Melbourne are open-minded and always happy to help others. This city is a melting pot of cultures and nationalities, so I never felt a stranger but as part of it. I lived the Covid-19 quarantine here, far away from my loved ones, yet I never felt abandoned thanks to my colleagues and other people I met here, they have always been keen to talk and create good moments despite we all had to stay at home. In Australia life and mindset are completely different from the part of Italy where I grew up, I definitely had a good time here; I hope to have the chance to explore other areas of this country soon!