Many It graduates are coming out of university only to find they need experience to even apply for a job. So how do you get experience without a job? The answer is simple: a software development internship.
We run a special “job-ready” internship, allowing you to gain the experience you need in the market, allowing you to apply for jobs with confidence. In fact, we are so well known in the business, many companies come to us to look for the latest talent!
By signing up to Industry Connect’s unique software development internship, you can get yourself in prime position to be snapped up by one of New Zealand’s leading software companies.
The perfect breeding ground for talent
As far as IT companies are concerned, Industry Connect is the perfect place to recruit new employees.
One of the main reasons employers come to us to recruit is time and resources- both are saved by simply pooling from experienced Interns. Usually to hire people for IT jobs, companies have to advertise, go through CV’s, hold interviews, whittle down the candidates, hold more interviews and then finally pick someone they hope is right for the job. This process takes time and money, and they are usually the one thing a business doesn’t have.
By simply coming to Industry Connect, we can suggest which of our Interns would be best suited to the position, and show examples of their work. There’s no big manhunt for someone, they simply come to us and we provide the perfect partnership!
Once you get a job, keep it!
Businesses also know that by hiring through a software development internship, the odds of finding someone for a junior position is higher, and therefore the employee-retention rate is higher. In fact, studies show that companies that hire Interns are 40% more likely to retain employees for five years or more. This is obviously good for everyone, and is a real incentive for companies to come to Industry Connect for fresh talent. They also know that they can gain fresh new employees year-round, and don’t have to wait until graduation time.
The biggest advantage however for employers hiring through a software development internship is the quality of talent available to them. By hiring an Intern, any potential employer knows they are hiring someone with experience. They know they are hiring someone who not only knows how to programme, but has experience in other subjects that aren’t taught in University. An Intern has been working in real-time situations, has dealt with real-life clients, both good and bad, and most importantly, has been working with other people. These things stand them head and shoulders above any other applicant, and any potential employer knows it’s a safer bet to hire someone who comes recommended.
The jobs out there are yours for the taking
If you’re an IT graduate who’s interested in a career in software development, then it’s a good idea to seriously consider a software development internship.
Industry Connect have a special internship designed with you in mind, with connections and partnerships all throughout the industry. It’s our aim to find you a job at the end of it all, and local businesses know who to call when they need fresh talent without the hassle.
Contact us today if you would like to know more, or come along to one of our information evenings.
What is Industry Connect?
We have been helping career changers, recent IT graduates and people with career gap to start their IT/software careers.
Over the years, we have helped hundreds kick-start an IT/software career. (Verifiable evidences are available on this website)
OUR CORE
We are an innovative software training school backed by global/local software companies. Our ecosystem is an incubation process that supports our participants until they launch a tech career.
OUR PROGRAMMES
Our Job-Ready training programmes focus on,
- Software Development
- Business Intelligence (or Data Analyst)
- Test Analyst
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
- Six Weeks Training Classes (Practical Tech Skills)
- Three Months (or more) Structured Internship on Large Commercial-Scale Projects (Learning enhanced, flexible Hours)
- Employer Network (job analysis and internal referral if goals are met)
You can join us via Zoom (live face-to-face meeting) remotely from anywhere and "download" the valuable knowledge & experiences from our tech experts across different tech centres.
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