Forage

Forage provides virtual work experience programs, where top companies teach students the skills they look for when hiring. Any student, regardless of university degree, prior experience, location or year group, can now experience what it is like to work at some of the world’s top firms. 

Digital experience: Learn the latest in business development, data analytics and digital marketing. 

Global networks: Work alongside colleagues from different cultures, time zones and markets, using cloud-based tools. 

Business skills: Use your innovative ideas and experience to solve real business problems and help shape a company’s future. 

The Forage virtual work experience programs are available to be accessed online at any time. 

What Will I Be Doing?

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As a student consultant in this program, you'll:  

  • A virtual internship contains modules of tasks from the different divisions of the company you choose 
  • View video instructions from actual employees 
  • Access curated resources to help you in the task 
  • Submit work that reflects actual day to day tasks 
  • The programs are self-paced and take 5-6 hours to complete 
  • Not only will you build up the practical skill set employers are looking for, but upon completion you can put the company-branded virtual internship on your CV and LinkedIn profile 

Am I Eligible?

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Any student, regardless of university degree, prior experience, location or year group can experience working at some of the world’s top firms via Forage. 

How to Apply

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Please read through the Forage FAQs and then register your account through the UNSW-specific form.  

How am I Assessed?

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As you complete each module of the Virtual Internship you will unlock real work samples to show you how a graduate at that company would have approached each task. 

You will be able to self-assess your own work and continue to build the skills and confidence to be successful in your transition from university to the world of work.