Intern

usgb/ɪnˈtɜːrn/
noun

A student or trainee who works for a certain period to get work experience.

She was hired as an intern at a law firm after graduation.
Visual representation of "intern" - A student or trainee who works for a certain period to get work experience.

Often appears as...

  • unpaid intern
  • summer intern
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Career Exploration

Interning is often a way to explore career options and gain field experience.

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He became an intern to see if marketing was the right career for him.
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Workplace Setting

Use 'intern' to describe someone working in a professional environment to learn.

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As an intern, she attended client meetings to learn the ropes.
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Time-limited Position

An intern position is temporary and usually lasts for a specific period, like summer.

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He's a summer intern, assisting with the social media campaign.
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