If you’re exploring your career options or simply curious about what different jobs actually involve, Springpod can help. Springpod offers interactive virtual work experience programmes designed with real employers, giving you the chance to experience day-to-day tasks, build skills and get a clearer sense of where your strengths might lie.
University of Liverpool students and graduates can access these virtual internships through Handshake. The next round of experiences will be open for applications soon, so look out for updates from the Careers team and sign-up to Liverpool Launchpad to be the first to hear when the opportunities go live.
Once accepted, you’ll unlock 20 career simulations covering a wide range of professions, including: Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Visualisation Specialist, Business Strategist, Process Improvement Specialist, Accountant, Investment Manager, Cloud Architect, Counsellor, Graphic Designer, Mental and Behavioural Health Specialist, Aerospace Engineer, Legal Support Assistant, Journalist, Paramedic, Nurse, GP, Clinical Research Practitioner, Civil and Architectural Engineer and Pharmacologist.
Each simulation takes around 3–6 hours, and you can complete them whenever and wherever works best for you.
Why Springpod might be helpful for you
We know that choosing a career path can feel overwhelming - and it isn’t always easy to know where to start. Springpod gives you a safe, low-pressure space to:
- Try out different roles before committing
- Complete activities based on real industry tasks
- Discover what you enjoy (and what you don’t!)
- Build confidence by developing skills employers really value
- Earn certificates that you can add to your CV or LinkedIn
- Learn from sector experts through videos, insights and employer stories
Whether you’re exploring ideas for the first time or preparing for your next step, Springpod is designed to support you wherever you are in your journey.
How to apply
We will open applications for the Springpod internships each semester via Handshake.
To help us understand why Springpod would be useful for you, we will ask you to share:
- Your CV
- A short statement (up to 300 words) explaining why you’d like to take part
The closing date will be listed on Handshake. Because places are limited, we may need to close applications early once all spaces are filled, so do apply sooner if you’re interested and make sure you sign-up to Liverpool Launchpad to be the first to hear when the opportunities go live.
If you’re successful, you’ll be sent your login details and can get started straight away.
What you’ll get
If selected, you'll receive:
- Free access to the University of Liverpool/Springpod platform until 31 December 2025
- Up to 20 virtual work experience simulations
- A certificate for every simulation you complete
- Experiences you can talk about in applications, interviews and personal statements
Springpod is a great way to gain insight, build confidence and discover options you may not have considered before.
What our students say
Alongside the 20 virtual work experience simulations, we also offered students the chance to undertake a Springpod Micro-Internship with Accenture in Autumn 2025. More than 200 University of Liverpool students stepped into the world of AI consulting and learned the foundations of consulting and how AI drives innovation, before tackling a real client brief. Using research, creativity, and AI tools, they developed a professional proposal and delivered a polished report and presentation showcasing their consulting potential. This is what they said about the experience:
Find out more
If you’d like help with your application, statement or CV, or have any quesitons about the Springpod opportunities, our team is always here to support you. Drop-in to the Career Studio on campus to find out more.
Register your interest in Springpod and other exciting opportunities via our Liverpool Launchpad initiative.
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