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If you are looking for an internship in Israel, learn about the requirements, the experience gained and how to apply for one.
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Introduction • Israel is a place with a ton of great internship opportunities. • There are internships available for almost everyone ranging from college students to newly graduates. • The following slides list out everything you want to know about internships in Israel.
Experience • There are multiple areas in which internships can help gain experience. • Popular fields for internships are usually big corporations, international firms and NGOs. • Other areas to pursue internships are startups, banks, universities, technology firms, PR agencies and bio-tech companies.
Internship Types • There are mainly two types of internships offered in Israel. • The first is research internship, where students come in from all around the world to help in research and development in universities and gain experience. • The second is professional internships, which are primarily for fresh graduates to gain valuable work experience and improve their professional resume.
Duration and Working Hours • Not every internship is of the same duration, as it mostly depends on the type of internship. • Most internships are for a duration of 5 to 10 months. • Interns are expected to work for at least 10-15 hours per week.
Payment for Internships • Internships are different from full-time jobs, hence it is unfair to expect a salary. • Most internships, especially the ones that are for gaining experience, are unpaid. • But there are a few internships, especially the research-based ones that offer a small stipend.
Expenses Borne By Interns • Almost all internship-providers in the country charge a fee to allow you to participate in an internship. • They also mostly include the cost of housing and accommodations with the base fee. • All other expenses such as food and transportation are expected to be borne by the intern.
Applying for Internship • Step 1: Look for an internship provider online and contact them. • Step 2: Choose your internship program and obtain all relevant information including program fees. • Step 3: You will be called in for an interview by the firm or the university where you applied to get to know the exact nature of your internship.