FAQ for Enterns

What can enternships do for me?

Enternships has been designed to provide you with a wide range of work opportunities including part-time, short-term and full-time placements.

What type of work placements does enternships offer?

The types of opportunities available vary but generally fall into four categories:

Start-up:

The entern is placed in a fast-changing and young company where his/her tasks may well not be structured – they will be working with the founders directly to get the business moving! Examples include any start-up or non-profit organisation with a successful model and potentially high growth.

Project work:

Project-based work in a company that has demonstrated an innovative or forward-thinking culture:
The entern will work in a more established company on projects relevant to new business development and the dynamic side of the business. Examples include: exploring new markets, customer insight work, product launch strategies work etc.

Remote / part-time work:

Some placements may be not require you to be physically based in an office and may be conducted remotely, perhaps part-time alongside your studies or other work. Examples include research role, sales / marketing placements, an international firm, web community managers etc.

One-off opportunities:

Enternships from time to time will offer unique opportunities to work for high-profile successful / serial entrepreneurs who have already ‘made it' in their previous project(s). Examples include: Peter Jones (at PJ Investments), Martha Lane Fox (at Lucky Voice), Brent Hoberman (at mydeco) or Lord Karan Bilimoria (at Cobra Beer).

The type of placements enternships offers. Unlike other services, we focus on entrepreneurial work placements to ensure that our enterns get 'hands on' business experience.

What are some of the characteristics of an enternship?

A wide range of experience - making your role varied, challenging, and usually fun.
Often you'll be able to work directly with the founders of the company.
The opportunity to develop a wide range of transferable skills and knowledge.
Early responsibility.
Greater input into company practice, procedures and future plans.
Opportunity to see your ideas put into practice.
More control over your own career and progression.
If you want to start your own company, see how the best do it first.
Work as part of a small highly motivated and dedicated team.
Working hours may be more flexible.
Usually less red tape and bureaucracy.
For enternships abroad, get a feel for working in another country.

I am still not sure. What are some of the reasons for doing an enternship?

Experience of working in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, widely regarded as the steepest learning curve
Experience of working closely with already successful businessmen and entrepreneurs
Potentially rewarding remuneration through shares and commission
Potential for a job with the company in the future
Experience of a more diverse work profile and carrying a high degree of responsibility - crucial for any good CV
Opportunity to gain work experience all year round, when traditional internships are not widely available - e.g. Easter and Christmas vacations

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