Hire Interns
Hire remote interns, international interns, and build a long-term talent pipeline.
Trusted partner to 3,000+ employers
Since 2011, we have operated an intern sourcing service for more than 3,000 employers worldwide.
We help you to hire top early talent for internships, year-round. You decide who to interview and bring on board.
Recruiting interns has never been more straightforward.
Schedule a call with our team to learn more about getting started today.
How we support your organization:
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Pre-vetted, diverse, global talent
• 150+ partnered universities
• 15,000+ global alumni
• 150+ nationalities
• 27% from disadvantaged backgrounds -
Multi-industry talent pool
Find interns in 20+ industries / career fields.
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Flexible hiring
Hire international interns remotely anywhere, or in-person across 9 global cities year-round.
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Simple, cost-effective hiring
Our service of sourcing interns is free, but we encourage you to offer remuneration to interns.
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Convenience
Recruit full-time or part-time interns, available from 10-40 hours per week and from 1-6 months.
"I have been partnering with The Intern Group since 2015. I strongly believe in The Intern Group’s team, which will always screen their intern candidates conscientiously and provide the best possible talent for us. When we identified the right hire, The Intern Group always provided strong support and regular updates, ensuring that organizations did not need to worry about the onboarding logistics"
Kristy LAM
Regional Human Resources Manager,
Carrefour Global Sourcing (Asia) Limited
Why hire an intern?
Whether you are a small start-up or a large international corportation, there are many reasons why hiring interns is a smart move.
1. Reduced hiring costs
Hiring interns is typically more cost-effective than recruiting experienced professionals, allowing companies like yours to scale teams efficiently while reducing spending.
2. Increased productivity and team capacity
Interns can take on valuable tasks and projects, freeing up senior team members to focus on higher-impact work. This additional support will help your team move faster and operate more efficiently.
3. Build a future talent pipeline
Engage with emerging talent early and gain insight into their skills, collaboration style, and growth potential, helping you make more informed decisions about future opportunities.
4. Fresh ideas and new perspectives
Interns often bring up-to-date knowledge, especially in areas like technology, social media, and emerging trends. Their fresh perspective can lead to new ideas and improved processes within your organization.
Types of interns you can hire
Depending on your business needs, team structure, and location, you can choose between...
Remote interns
Remote interns work virtually, allowing you to access global talent without geographic limitations. This is ideal for distributed teams, startups, and companies looking to scale quickly without office constraints.
In-person interns
In-person interns work on-site and benefit from direct supervision, hands-on experience, and deeper integration into company culture. This is often preferred for roles that require collaboration, training, or access to physical resources.
How we make sourcing interns easy
We handle the complexity of your intern hires, so your team can focus on meaningful outcomes.
Finding qualified candidates: Sourcing high-quality interns can be time-consuming and competitive. Our global talent pool provides unparalleled access to organisations who are seeking some of the world’s best young talent for internships.
Streamlined recruitment and onboarding: The multi-step process of hiring interns can place additional strain on internal teams. From sourcing and shortlisting to coordination and onboarding support, we reduce the administrative burden on your team.
Legal and compliance considerations: Internship regulations vary by country and can include rules around pay, visas, and employment rights. We guide you through country-specific requirements, including regulations, visas, and best practices - so you can move forward with confidence.
Internship training & structure: Without proper management, companies may not fully realise the value interns can bring. Our dedicated support includes the provision of training plans, role specs to help you to curate the right structure and supervision for first-class internship experiences.
These solutions are why many organisations choose to partner with an internship provider, like The Intern Group, allowing you to focus on results rather than administration.
The complete solution
At The Intern Group, we help companies hire high-quality interns without the time, complexity, or risk of managing the process in-house. Our international internship programs are designed to deliver talented candidates, streamlined hiring, and a structured experience that benefits both employers and interns.
We provide a complete internship solution by managing every stage of the process, allowing your team to focus on results rather than administration. This includes sourcing and vetting candidates from a global talent pool to ensure they meet your requirements in skills, experience, and motivation, as well as matching interns to your specific business needs so they can contribute from day one. Throughout the internship, we also offer ongoing support to both you and your intern to ensure a smooth and successful experience.
Support for the interns
Interns receive continuous support before, during, and after the internship to ensure they are engaged and productive.
Alongside a dedicated experience manager, they will gain access to our online professional development curriculum, a community full of inspiring speakers, events and talented peers from all over the world - everything is designed to build their skills, confidence, and their impact on your organization.
Support for you
Your organization receives ongoing one-on-one support from a dedicated account manager. We are experts on how to hire interns successfully, how to make the most out of these experiences, and how to build your future talent pipeline.
View the internship as an “extended interview” with the potential to hire at the end. 22% of our host organizations offer full-time employment to their interns.
Read our whitepaper
Read our white paper, co-authored with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), on The Future of Work and the key to hiring the best emerging global talent.
We are trusted by 150+ of the world’s best universities including:
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FAQs
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Our service to source you interns is free.
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Program fees are covered by the intern’s sponsoring university/sponsoring government, or the intern themselves. The Intern Group also runs extensive financial aid / scholarship programs.
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This is your decision. We encourage the remuneration of interns wherever possible.
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The significant majority are university students/graduates between 20 to 25.
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We partner with 3,000+ global organizations of different sizes and industries, helping them to hire students. We are experts on how to hire an intern for a small business, as well as larger businesses and global multinationals/governments.
Our host organizations are required to:- Have at least 3 members of staff
- Prepare a training plan for your intern(s)
- Provide a dedicated supervisor for your intern(s)
- Have a dedicated office space (this is not a requirement to host remote interns)
Please note, we only offer in-person interns in the following cities: London, Dublin, Madrid, New York, Bangkok, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Melbourne, and Medellin.
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