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GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH GRAD SOC INTERNS
Hire interns effortlessly.
Whether you’re a one-person startup or on the Times Top Graduate Employers list, hiring interns can be costly, inefficient and require A LOT of your time.
That’s why our scalable service does it all for you.
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of interns are from diverse backgrounds
interns hired after their internship
young people in our network
How Does Hiring Grad Soc Interns Work?
STEP ONE: ONBOARDING CALL (30 MINS)
Setting expectations
- One of the most common causes of internship breakdowns is a lack of clarity and transparency about what you want. Before getting started, we’ll work with you to establish the tasks, responsibilities, and expectations your interns will be working towards.
STEP TWO: SEARCH & INTERVIEW (2 WEEKS)
Attitude > Aptitude
- We’ll then push out the opportunity to our audience of over 50,000 young people who are matched with roles according to skills, studies, prior experience, and interests. We narrow down a list of final candidates who are selected for their attitude and must demonstrate exceptional drive, motivation and a desire to learn.
STEP THREE: PRE-INTERNSHIP TRAINING (2-4 WEEKS)
Creating outstanding first impressions
- Once you’ve selected your intern, we begin preparing them to hit the ground running. Between 2-4 weeks of training commence, with 50% focused on the tasks and responsibilities you’ll be assigning, and 50% on work readiness. This includes organisation, effective communication, dealing with clients, writing emails, software best practices, AI, and much more.
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Our minimum internship commitment is set at 40 hours per month, equivalent to 10 hours per week to ensure a meaningful and productive experience for both interns and your company.
*Minimum internship length 4 months
**We take a 12.5% success fee on any full-time hiring of a Grad Soc Intern
Revolutionising the Way You Hire Interns
Yesterday’s internships
- Time-Consuming Recruitment Process: Companies typically spend months advertising positions, sorting through numerous applications, and conducting multiple rounds of interviews.
- High Recruitment Costs: Significant expenses are incurred for job postings, advertising placements, and often hefty recruiter fees.
- Initial Onboarding Inefficiencies: The first month of an internship can be slow and unproductive as interns acclimate to their new roles.
- Inconsistent Support and Mentorship: Companies may lack the time and resources to offer consistent, high-quality support and mentorship to interns.
- Lower Long-Term Hiring Success: The traditional hiring process carries a high risk of selecting unsuitable candidates, leading to potential mismatches and higher turnover.
The Future of Internships
- Quick and Easy Search: We manage the entire recruitment process, presenting pre-vetted candidates within two weeks, drastically reducing your time commitment.
- A Fraction of the Cost: Leverage our extensive network of 50,000+ students and we handle all advertising, saving companies substantial amounts in recruitment costs.
- Onboarding Success: Providing 4 weeks of pre-internship training, ensuring interns are ready to contribute valuable work from day 1, eliminating the typical inefficiencies.
- High Quality Guidance: We ensure weekly check-ins, ongoing mentorship, and career advice, maintaining a high level of support and enhancing intern productivity and engagement.
- Hire with Confidence: Offers a low-risk method to evaluate potential long-term hires, providing valuable output during the internship and a clear assessment period to determine fit, minimising the risk of a poor hiring decision.
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Why Should You Hire Grad Soc Interns?
Build Your Own Internship
We’ll make sure you get everything you need and want from an intern. Build your own internship by defining the time, length, type and output – we’ll do the heavy lifting.
Talent Diversity
We have a particular focus on young women and minority ethnic groups wanting to break into their chosen industry, with these young people representing 97% of all interns we’ve worked with in the past year.
Future-Proof Your Business
90% of companies that have worked with us have extended their initial internship period or recruited their intern into a part-time, full-time, or freelance role.
Overcome Your Current Skills Gap
Our interns are vetted on skillset, knowledge and attitude before meeting you – so you can be sure you’re getting the best fit for your company and team.
High Quality and Efficient
We know you’re busy so our expert team will find, interview, train and support your interns throughout the experience. We’ll only recommend an intern that has the skillset and you’re looking for.
Access to an Extensive Talent Pool
With a network of over 50,000 students and graduates, we’ll find the perfect intern who meets your specific requirements.
The Ultimate Way to Find Your Next Intern
We’re reimagining internships with your needs in mind.
Everyone likes the idea of hiring interns – it’s great for ESG / CSR in your local community, interns provide an excellent source of new ideas and insights, and they are a valuable resource for your business.
But in reality, this comes at a cost.
Onboarding and training time, active management time, and costly remuneration with no guarantee of output or quality – it all adds up.
The Grad Soc removes these barriers and makes it easy for you to gain all the benefits at a fraction of the costs – increasing efficiency and output for both the company and the intern.
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Our Virtual Internship Programmes (VIPs)
Are you interested in helping us create equal opportunities for millions of young people across the UK?
Join us in building our brand new Virtual Internship Programmes (VIPs) launching in late 2024. As an employer, your company can efficiently and affordably discover early talent for specific areas of your business, boost your brand’s reputation, and benefit from the fresh and diverse perspectives of young people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Are The Grad Soc?
We are internship innovators, dedicated to transforming the landscape of internships and early talent programmes. We specialise in creating accessible, flexible, and meaningful internship opportunities for students and graduates, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Our mission is to bridge the gap between talented young people and companies looking to nurture the next generation of professionals.
What Are the Key Benefits of Working with The Grad Soc?
Partnering with The Grad Soc offers several key benefits:
- Diverse Talent Pool: Access a wide, diverse range of candidates through our remote and part-time internships, increasing diversity and inclusion in your company.
- Cost-Effective Recruitment: Save on recruitment costs, travel expenses, and office space while evaluating potential long-term hires with minimal risk.
- Streamlined Process: We manage the entire recruitment process, from advertising to initial interviews, presenting you with top candidates quickly.
- Comprehensive Support and Training: Interns benefit from 2-4 weeks of pre-internship training and ongoing weekly support, ensuring your interns are productive from day one.
- High Success Rate: Over 90% of our internships lead to permanent positions, ensuring a successful and valuable experience for both interns and companies.
- Enhanced Reputation: Earn the ‘Equal Opportunity Provider’ badge to boost your ESG/CSR impact and company reputation.
By partnering with The Grad Soc, you gain a structured, efficient, and supportive internship programme that helps you find and nurture top young talent.
Why Should I Hire an Intern?
Hiring an intern offers several advantages:
- Cost-Effective Talent: Interns provide immediate quality output at a lower cost compared to full-time employees, helping you manage your budget effectively.
- Evaluate Future Hires: Use internships as a trial period to assess potential long-term employees, reducing the risk of bad hires.
- Increase Productivity: Interns can handle additional tasks and projects, freeing up your team to focus on higher-level responsibilities.
- Fresh Perspectives: Interns bring new ideas and fresh perspectives, contributing to innovation and creative problem-solving.
- Support Diversity and Inclusion: Our remote and flexible internships increase accessibility, helping you tap into a diverse pool of talent.
- Company Growth: By investing in internships, you build a pipeline of trained, loyal young professionals who can grow with your company.
Hiring an intern through The Grad Soc ensures you gain these benefits with minimal effort, as we handle the recruitment, training, and ongoing support.
What Is the Cost of Using Your Service?
Our service is priced at £799 per intern per month, which includes student wages and a full suite of support services. This fee covers the entire recruitment process, pre-internship training, and ongoing mentorship. We also offer tailored pricing options to suit your specific business needs, ensuring you get the right level of support for your interns. For a more detailed breakdown and to customise your costs, please explore our cost calculator.
How Is the Intern Managed During the Internship?
Interns are managed through a comprehensive support system provided by The Grad Soc team. For detailed information on how interns are managed, including their expected working hours, the projects and tasks they will undertake, and answers to any specific questions you may have about working with interns, we encourage you to download our employer information pack.
Do We Pay the Interns for Roles?
Yes, interns are paid for their roles. At The Grad Soc, our internships are designed to be paid positions to ensure fair compensation. Interns typically earn £12 per hour, which is above the UK National Living Wage. This provides them with financial support while they gain valuable work experience and contribute to your company.
How Can We Create a High-Quality Remote Internship?
At The Grad Soc, we specialise in helping businesses design and execute high-quality remote internships. We start by working with you to define clear goals and expectations for your interns. Our team then provides pre-internship training, ensuring that interns are fully prepared for their roles from day one.
We facilitate regular check-ins and ongoing mentorship to support interns throughout their experience, addressing challenges and promoting continuous growth. Additionally, we help you create a supportive and inclusive environment that keeps interns engaged and motivated.
By partnering with The Grad Soc, you can be confident that every aspect of your remote internship is carefully managed and optimised for success.
Are You CPD Accredited?
Yes, we are CPD accredited. This means our training and coaching programmes meet the Continuing Professional Development standards, ensuring the integrity and quality of the learning experience. Our CPD accreditation guarantees that interns receive high-standard training, which maximises their contribution to your company.
I Want Some Interns, What Are My Next Steps?
Brilliant! To get started with hiring interns through The Grad Soc, follow these steps:
- Download Info Pack: Start by downloading our internship information pack.
- Book a Call: Schedule a call with us to discuss your internship needs. You can book a convenient time using our Calendly link.
- Agreement: Once we understand your requirements, we’ll draft an agreement outlining the terms and conditions.
- Recruitment: We’ll manage the entire recruitment process, from advertising to vetting candidates and presenting you with top candidates.
- Onboarding: After you select your intern, we’ll provide them with pre-internship training and ongoing support to ensure a smooth and productive experience.
By following these steps, you can efficiently integrate talented interns into your team with minimal effort.
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