RIS - information for students
Why choose the Reading Intership Scheme?
- Experience working for a small to medium sized organisation.
- Develop your professional network in the South East.
- Earn money whilst gaining skilled work experience.
- Increase your competitive edge in the graduate employment market.
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Who is eligible?
Q: Who can apply for the Reading Internship Scheme?
The scheme is exclusively for University of Reading undergraduate and postgraduate students. The scheme is open to all year groups.
International students
The Reading Internship Scheme (RIS) welcomes applications from international students, under the Tier 4 (General) Student Visa route the following conditions apply to full time students studying on an undergraduate or postgraduate course regarding work:
- Work for up to 20 hours per week during term time
- Work full-time during vacations
- Do a work placement as part of your course
If you are in your final year, student visas usually expire 4 months after the course end date stated in your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). You would need to ensure the internship met with these terms and conditions.
Working beyond your student visa under Tier 2
Tier 2 sponsorship requires that:
- The salary is a minimum of £20,000 per annum (or more for certain roles/jobs)
- The employer is on the Sponsor Register of employers
- The post meets the UK Border Agency definition of a skilled job for Tier 2 sponsorship.
Unfortunately, the majority of Reading Internships Scheme positions do not meet the minimum salary requirements for Tier 2 sponsorship
For further information visit: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk.
Immigration advice is available to students (which includes advice on working hours and individual visa requirements) from the RUSU Student Advice team. More information and contact details available at www.rusu.co.uk/advice/international_advice/.
How to apply
- Register for the scheme
- Students are then required to complete the Reading Internship Scheme application form (MS Word doc) and submit a CV. View the internship vacancies for more information.
Q: Can I apply to more than one internship?
Yes, although you will be required to submit a new application form for each internship.
Q: What are the entry requirements?
Entry criteria varies, it is advisable to check the specific entry criteria on the internship advertisement.
Support and Guidance
To help you gain the best possible chance of securing an internship on the scheme, there is the opportunity to book a 15 minute appointment with one of the careers team to review your CV and Covering letter.
Where to find the Reading Internship Scheme vacancies?
Please view our current opportunities.
Application guidelines
To be successful in securing an internship, it is essential your application form is well put together detailing your suitability for the role. Do also ensure your CV is up to date and targeted at the role you are applying to.
