An internship is an extracurricular temporary paid position within a company with an emphasis on exploration and skills development rather than just employment. An paid internship gives you the chance to gain experience in a specific field, explore your interest in a particular career, develop new skills, create a network of contacts and help boost your confidence and your CV. Internships can be part-time while you study, or full-time outside of term-time and after graduation, and can vary in length from around six weeks to up to 12 months.