Internships for students

The internship provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience and professional skills in a real work environment even during their studies. It creates conditions for building professional contacts, increases confidence, and facilitates the transition to a successful career.

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To complete an internship means:

to enrich your theoretical knowledge with concrete practical skills;
to develop work habits;
to familiarize yourself with new technologies entering the business and with the activities of some of the companies present in the market;
to acquire specific professional skills;
to improve your knowledge for successful performance, communication, and teamwork.

Completing an internship will help you:

to gain a realistic understanding of the work that interests you;

When to look for an internship?

The correct answer is: "As soon as possible." If you can participate in an internship program from the very beginning of your studies (after the end of the second year), that is excellent.

How and where to look for an internship?

More and more employers advertise available internship positions that you can find in the University Career Center (Academic Building 12, Room 12113); on company websites; in advertisements published on specialized media sites; during exhibitions organized by the Career Center.

How long does the internship last?

Internships vary in duration – from one to several months during the summer, or a few hours per day. Summer internships can be full-time or part-time, depending on the company. Internships organized by some companies can last up to two years, with the possibility of staying for a permanent position after their completion.

Is the internship paid or unpaid?

It can be paid or unpaid, depending on the organization. Most internship positions are associated with the conclusion of a civil contract.

Explore internship opportunities

Learn more about the work that interests you – what is the supply and demand for specialists in the labor market, as well as which activities are most in demand. Review the information in specialized publications and the websites of industry organizations related to your preferred sectors. Consult with career advisors at the university.

Internship announcement

The internship announcement must be accurate and comprehensive. It contains the following mandatory components:

Company information – name, business profile, contact details, address

Application Rules for Internships

When you decide to apply for an internship, carefully read the announcement and make sure you understand the requirements and meet them.
Application documents must be properly prepared, correctly formatted, and free of spelling or grammatical errors. Remember that these documents create the first impression of you with the future employer.
In most cases, a curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter are required when applying. It is good practice to prepare the documents in the language in which the job announcement was published. The career development specialist can assist you in preparing and formatting the documents to present your knowledge, skills, and professional potential in the best possible way.

During the Internship

Try to acquire as much useful knowledge and skills as possible, constantly seek ways to learn more. Be active
participate in meetings, take notes, ask questions, make suggestions.

The Career Center publishes internship positions on its website weekly career.tu-sofia.bg

90% of the companies we collaborate with offer internships for students at TU Sofia.

European Internships under the 'Erasmus' Program

Students in Bulgaria have the opportunity through the "Erasmus" program to undertake a student internship in a European trading company, research center, or other similar organization that is a partner of the Bulgarian university where the student is enrolled.

The goal of the mobility is to acquire specific practical skills for a period of 3 to 12 months within one academic year. The specific duration of the internship depends on the faculty's curriculum, the internal rules of TU-Sofia, and the host enterprise. All selected candidates receive an "Erasmus" subsidy.

See details on the website - Erasmus.

So be active and set goals! The rest is a matter of time!

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