About internship
At EDB, the internship program has been and will continue to be an integral part of our engagement and development efforts to attract and retain candidates of high calibre. As an organisation, we believe that getting meaningful work experience at university is a great way of increasing your future employability. That is why the internship is designed to build valuable professional and corporate experience in highly-motivated students. The programme is demanding and can include cross-disciplinary projects within the organisation so as to encourage new approaches and perspectives in relation to business and economic challenges.
The programme aims to provide you with as much exposure as possible, in order for you to discover and appreciate the nature of our work, experience our methodology and immerse in our work culture.
Click here for the list of summer internship projects for 2010.
Who and what we look for
We don't simply look at the strength of your academic qualifications. Your personality, ambition and passion count just as much. And, because you will participate in demanding projects in a constantly evolving environment, we look for the entrepreneurial fire in you and expressions of imagination and creativity.
What does an internship involve and how do I apply?
Internships are offered from May to September every year in just about every division at EDB. Applications open in February. The length of the internship is typically eight weeks, although it is dependent on the project and responsibilities offered to the intern.
Rest assured that constant feedback will be provided by your mentor to guide you along and develop your performance. At the end of the internship, if you enjoy our organisation culture and the people whom you have been working with, then, subject to performance appraisal and line manager’s approval, we'll invite you to attend further rounds of interviews with top management of EDB, in consideration for advance employment offer with the organisation.
Click here to start your application for an internship.
Questions about interning at EDB? Email us at internships@edb.gov.sg
What to expect in an interview
The interview is an opportunity for us and for you to find out if a career at EDB is right for you. And, we want you to be well prepared so we can make an informed decision. Here are some pointers on what you should do beforehand and how best to conduct yourself during the interview:
- Visit the EDB website, get familiar with our literature and speak to people who work for EDB to learn more about us, particularly the division you are interviewing for.
- Think about why EDB is the organisation for you and what valuable assets you could bring to us. To help the interviewer better understand your strengths, it will be helpful if you can provide detailed examples to demonstrate your abilities, e.g. past work experience, co-curricular activities, etc. You should also focus on your specific roles and contributions that you have made in the examples that you share.
- The interview process is a great opportunity for you to obtain more information about EDB. You may want to prepare a few questions before the interview to better understand the nature of our work, our culture and our people.
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