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The technology industry is so much more than just coding and sitting in front of a computer. Technology and software engineering is an important part of almost every business and there are so many opportunities to get involved.
You might find yourself working with network architects, helping major corporations keep critical transactions moving or shadowing a cyber security specialist while they develop digital strategies for the client.
Beyond Academy will help you kickstart your career in this booming field. In one of our 14 destination cities, you’ll gain experience that will help you throughout your career and set you apart from the competition.
From the assistive technologies helping people to live full, independent lives to the telemetry tracking interfaces used in the paddocks of Formula 1 racing teams, your internship experience will go hand-in-hand with your passions and interests to help put you on the path to a successful career.
In a technology and software engineering internship, you’ll use your background and skills to help your company explore new ways to use their existing technology or you might be identifying bugs in the new product that just went into alpha testing.
The hours can be long, especially when a project nears the completion deadline so your ability to focus will be invaluable but don’t forget to take plenty of breaks, have a chat with your colleagues about their projects to get an even better sense of how the company ticks.
You might find that some people in your firm are freelance or remote workers and if you choose to pursue a similar career path, you’ll find that your internship experience will help you to better understand the workflow of a tech company. This will put you in a good position to navigate expectations even if you’re not in the office.
The best way to kickstart a career in this sector is to simply get started. Whether you learned to code years ago and want to get your foot in the door or you’re wondering if the technology field is right for you, a technology and software engineering internship is a great way to demonstrate your practical skills and technical awareness to future employers.
The experience you’ll gain with your internship will allow you to embark on any number of career paths in technology. Some common roles include:
– Software developer
– Computer research scientist
– Information technology manager
– User experience designer
– Network architect
– Systems engineer
– Information security analyst
We offer Technology and Software Engineering internships in fourteen international destinations. And beyond your work experience, we’ll support you with a range of career support and development sessions.
You’ll have the chance to pencil in a 1-to-1 career session with a professional coach. This will provide you with a space to look back on your achievements and think carefully about your future. We’ll also offer CV and resume tips to improve your future applications; so that you can land your dream job.
Plus, you’ll have access to an array of employability tools and resources throughout your internship. This is a great way to boost your development while you’re in your chosen city.
