FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions students, employers and universities ask most about placements, internships and jobsforinterns.
For students
What is jobsforinterns?
jobsforinterns is a free UK job board for university placements and internships. Students create one profile, search every listing in one place and apply directly.
Is jobsforinterns free for students?
Yes. Creating a profile, searching, setting job alerts and applying are all free, always. The expert career content is free if your university is a member, or a one-off £5 for 12 months’ access if it isn’t.
What is a placement year?
A placement year is a period of work, usually a full year, taken as part of a university degree. It’s often taken between the second and final year, turning a three-year degree into a four-year one.
Should I get paid on my placement?
In most cases, yes. Most placements are paid. A placement that’s a required part of your UK university course and lasts no more than a year can legally be unpaid, as can genuine voluntary roles at charities. On jobsforinterns, every unpaid role must cover your expenses.
How do job alerts work?
Choose the roles you’re looking for in your profile, and you’ll get an email whenever a matching placement is posted.
Will I see unpaid roles?
Only in their own section. Unpaid roles are kept separate from paid placements and clearly labelled, so you always know which is which.
Do I need the right to work in the UK?
Yes. You must be based in the UK and have the right to work here to apply, as jobsforinterns only lists UK placements. Student visa holders can only take a full-time placement if it’s an integral and assessed part of their course.
What expert career content is there?
Videos and practice questions from recruiters, HR managers and career coaches on CVs, cover letters, using social media to find placements, getting your social media ready for employers, and interviews. It’s free if your university is a member, or £5 for 12 months’ access if it isn’t.
How much is one-to-one career coaching?
£50 for a single session with an independent graduate career coach, or £200 for a block of 5 sessions.
For employers
How much does it cost to post a placement?
Nothing. Listings are free, stay live for one month and can be refreshed as many times as you like. An optional enhanced listing costs £49 for three months.
How long does account approval take?
Up to one working day. You’ll need a company email address and must confirm you’re authorised to post on your company’s behalf.
How much do I need to pay an intern?
If your intern counts as a worker, you must pay at least the minimum wage. From 1 April 2026 that’s £12.71 an hour for people aged 21 and over, £10.85 for 18 to 20 year olds and £8.00 for under 18s (Business Wales, Welsh Government). Rates rise every April, so check GOV.UK before setting pay.
How do I pick an intern?
Decide what the intern will do, list the few skills that matter most, then judge every applicant against that list. Look at what they’ve done in their studies, part-time jobs, societies and projects, not only at grades or which university they attend. A short, structured interview with the same questions for everyone makes it easier to compare applicants fairly.
Are university interns worth hiring?
Yes, for most organisations. Placement students bring up-to-date knowledge from their course and fresh ideas, and they can take on real work. A placement also lets you see someone working in your business before offering them a graduate role, which cuts the risk of a poor hire.
What does the enhanced listing include?
For £49, you get three months of a company profile, your logo on your listings and featured employer status.
What is CV shortlisting?
Our team reads every CV for your role and sends you the strongest, as many as you choose. It’s done entirely by people, with no AI, and costs £500 per role, or £250 with an enhanced listing.
Do you check applicants’ right to work?
No. Applicants confirm they’re based in the UK and have the right to work here, but the legal check is the employer’s responsibility and must be done before the person starts.
For universities
How much is university membership?
£500 per academic year, September to July, whatever the number of students. For 1,000 students, that’s under 5p per student per month.
What does university membership include?
Every student at a member university gets the expert career content on jobsforinterns while the membership is active.
Still have a question?
Send us a message and the jobsforinterns team will get back to you.