Looking for an internship
The search for an internship or job is an individual activity in which the student commits to finding a work opportunity (sector / role) relevant to their study programme.
Before starting the search, it is advisable to prepare an effective application portfolio.
The USI Career Service offers several tools to support you in your search:
- CareerGate – the official platform with internship and job offers.
- Career Newsletter – weekly updates with news and new opportunities.
- Career & CV Counselling – book an individual appointment.
- Career Events – opportunities to meet companies and recruiters.
- Career Stories - career testimonials from USI alumni
- Internship Stories - internship experiences from USI students
- Points of Contact (PoC) - local contact for all USI alumni living and working in the same area
- Useful Links – helpful resources for your career and job search.
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Summer Internship
A Summer Internship is a short-term internship held during the summer months and it is mainly intended for students who are still in education.
It offers an opportunity to gain first practical experience in a company over a short period, usually aligned with the academic break.Some companies that offer this type of program:
Company Duration Typical period ABB 2-3 months June - August Bloomberg 2-3 months June - August Google 3 months May - August Guess 2-3 months June - August Microsoft 2-3 months May - August Nestlé 1-3 months July - September Novartis 3 months June - August Roche 3 months July - September UBS 2-3 months June - August Note:
This list is not exhaustive. Program periods and durations are subject to change. Students are advised to consult the official pages of the respective companies for up-to-date information.
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Internship Programme
An Internship Programme is a structured internship that can take place at different times of the year.
It often lasts 6–12 months and allows students to deepen their knowledge of a specific professional field through a continuous hands-on experience.Some companies that offer this type of program:
Company Duration Typical period Amazon 2-3 months May - August CERN 6-12 months January - December Deloitte Switzerland 3-6 months January - December EY 2-3 months May - August Guess 6-12 months January - June IBM 2-3 months June - September KPMG 2-3 months May - July / December - February Meta 3-6 months May - December Microsoft 2-3 months May - August Nestlé 6-12 months January - December Novartis 3-12 months January - December PwC 2-3 months May - July / December - February Roche 3-12 months January - December Swisscom 6-12 months February / September UBS 3-12 months January - December VF International 6-12 months January / June Zurich Insurance 12 months January - December Note:
This list is not exhaustive. Program periods and durations are subject to change. Students are advised to consult the official pages of the respective companies for up-to-date information.
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Graduate Programme
A Graduate Programme is an entry route for recent graduates, designed to support the start of their professional career within a company.
It is a structured programme that includes training, mentoring, and rotations across different teams and functions.Some companies that offer this type of program:
Company Duration Typical period Barclays 24 months September - October Deloitte 24-36 months September - October Deutsche Bank 18-24 months September - October ECB 24-36 months September EIB 12-24 months January - December European Commission 5 months March / October EY 12-24 months September - October Goldman Sachs 24 months September - October HSBC 18-24 months September - October JPMorgan Chase 24 months September - October KPMG 12-24 months September - October Nestlé 18-24 months January - December Novartis 24 months January Pictet Group 18 months September - October PwC 12-24 months September - October Shell 36 months September - October Siemens 24 months September - October Swiss Life 18 months January - December Swiss Re 18 months September Swisscom 18-24 months November UBS 18-24 months September - October Zurich Insurance 16-20 months September Note:
This list is not exhaustive. Program periods and durations are subject to change. Students are advised to consult the official pages of the respective companies for up-to-date information.