Clear responsibilities
Listings should describe specific work rather than vague requests to help with general tasks.
Public quality guidance
Internship Quality and Listing Standards.
These standards explain the information and role quality expected from opportunities considered for publication. They are guidance, not a formal accreditation.
Genuine learning outcomes
Candidates should understand what knowledge, skills or experience the internship is intended to develop.
Named supervision
The role should explain who will guide the intern and how support will be provided.
Realistic working hours
Expected hours, schedule and flexibility should be stated clearly.
Location and work format
Onsite, hybrid or remote arrangements and any eligible locations should be explicit.
Compensation and expenses
Paid, stipend, expenses-only or unpaid status must be easy to understand.
Dates and eligibility
Duration, start date, language, experience and work-permission requirements should be stated.
Honest recruitment
No misleading earnings claims, disguised commission-only work or discriminatory requirements.
Candidate safety
No unexplained payment requests or unnecessary sensitive information.
Responsible role design
An internship should not be used to replace an ordinary paid role without appropriate learning and supervision.
How is an opportunity considered?
Organisation and role information can be reviewed against these standards. Clarifications may be requested where important details are missing. Registration does not guarantee inclusion, and nothing is published without confirmation.