Was this video helpful?
Found it useful? Share with your friends and other job seekers
Share your feedback on this article, and recommend suggestions to improve it. If you'd like Internwise assistance to find you a guaranteed internship, please do contact us:
help@internwise.co.ukCandidate Journey
(select your stage)
Choose the Right Career
See allStart Your Job Search
See allGet Ready for Work
See allImprove Your Soft Skills
See allWrite a CV That Gets You Noticed
See allBuild the Skills You Need to Succeed
See allInternship Application Tips
See allInterview Preparation
See allIndustry Internships
See all
It doesn’t matter to what industry you are applying to; your online presence plays a very important role in today's employment scenario. It is not the same as it was years back. Recruiters pay acute attention to an applicant’s social media profiles and various other profiles that showcase their work in order to get a better idea about the candidate.
Let’s take a look below about importance of digital presence for you to grow ahead in your career.
1. Why Digital Presence Matters
If you think about not having an online presence, or you chose to stay anonymous and simply put forth your CV and will get your dream job, then you are wrong. Employers often search for candidates' online presence immediately after receiving their applications. An online profile gives them a better picture of the candidate than the Word document. Visuals and creativity play an important role in getting you that interview call.2. Building a Professional Online Profile
In the current times, online presence is pretty much everything. When employers see that you are absent from social media platforms, or you are not active online, then it kind of questions your credibility. For e.g.: the question comes up: Is this guy even real? Has he written the truth in his CV? How come he does not have an online profile? So avoid that and create online portfolios for the employers to get a better idea of your skills.3. Showcasing Your Skills Online
By creating your online existence, companies get to know about what all skills you possess, and how beneficial are they for the company. For e.g., if you want a job as photographer, an online portfolio will help you tremendously. The employer would be able to witness your talent, and assess if you are the best fit for their company and culture. Moreover, you would be on priority for any projects that they may be coming up with. So showcasing your talents and skills digitally helps create your brand in employment market.4. Connecting with Recruiters Digitally
With your online presence, recruiters are able to connect with you better. Along with being able to look at your previous work, they will contact you through various online mediums. That is actually savvier than connecting through phone calls or emails always. Connecting with recruiters would always help in future because you never know when they contact you for their next golden position.5. Networking and Staying Updated
Having an online presence will help you stay abreast with the latest trends in the employment sector as well as in your own industry. When you connect with professionals from all over the world, it helps enhance you profile and experience. More than you can think of, they will help you connect with the right company and job positions. You can add people know or want to know and connect with them at any stage to progress in your career.In short, curating your digital profile is very important because it will help you big time in landing your dream internship. Staying visible and responsive on your various social media platforms as well as job boards is going to be a boon for you as a candidate. Employers connect with people more when they have an idea of what their life is like, apart from their CV.
Was this article helpful?
Found it useful? Share with your friends and other job seekers
Share your feedback on this article, and recommend suggestions to improve it. If you'd like Internwise assistance to find you a guaranteed internship, please do contact us:
help@internwise.co.ukCandidate Journey
(select your stage)
Choose the Right Career
See allStart Your Job Search
See allGet Ready for Work
See allImprove Your Soft Skills
See allWrite a CV That Gets You Noticed
See allBuild the Skills You Need to Succeed
See allInternship Application Tips
See allInterview Preparation
See allIndustry Internships
See all
What's Next?
| Vacancy | Location (Sector) | Job Type | Date Published | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Social Media and Marketing InternTHE DOGGO GROUP LTD |
London, Greater London Marketing / Advertising / Social Media, Design / Web Design / Graphic Design, Consulting |
Part-time/Full-time | Apr 18, 2026 | View |
Social Media & Marketing ExecutiveJAG-UFS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED |
Feltham / Camberley , South East England Marketing / Advertising / Social Media, Freight / Logistics / Procurement |
Part-time/Full-time | Apr 16, 2026 | View |
Social Media and Content Intern – Home StagingLONDON PROPERTY STAGING LTD |
London, Greater London Photography / Videography, Marketing / Advertising / Social Media, Architecture / Interior Design |
Part-time | Apr 14, 2026 | View |
Staging InternLONDON PROPERTY STAGING LTD |
London, Greater London Architecture / Interior Design |
Part-time | Apr 14, 2026 | View |
Brand Design Internship (Part-Time)JBROWN GLOBAL LIMITED |
London, Central London Design / Web Design / Graphic Design |
Part-time | Apr 14, 2026 | View |
Real Estate Surveying InternshipJBROWN GLOBAL LIMITED |
London, Central London Construction, Surveying, Property Management / Real Estate |
Part-time/Full-time | Apr 14, 2026 | View |
Electrical Engineer intern (Space Company - London)HEPHAESTUS TECHNOLOGIES LTD |
London, Central London Engineering, Aerospace |
Part-time/Full-time | Apr 11, 2026 | View |
Physics Simulations intern (Space Company - London)HEPHAESTUS TECHNOLOGIES LTD |
London, Central London Aerospace |
Part-time/Full-time | Apr 11, 2026 | View |
Mechanical Engineer intern (Space Company - London)HEPHAESTUS TECHNOLOGIES LTD |
London, Central London Engineering |
Full-time | Apr 11, 2026 | View |
Project Management Intern (Space Company - London)HEPHAESTUS TECHNOLOGIES LTD |
London, Central London Project Management, Engineering |
Full-time | Apr 11, 2026 | View |
| Vacancy | Sector | Location | Job Type | Date Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Accounting and Finance ExecutiveINTERCITY HIRE LTD |
Financial Services / Banking, Accountancy |
Solihull, West Midlands | Full-time | Sep 11, 2025 |
PR & Marketing InternH R DRINKS (WHOLESALE) LTD |
Public Relations (PR) & Communications |
Stratford, London, Greater London | Part-time/Full-time | Aug 18, 2025 |
Business Development Intern (Event Services)STREETFOODMARKETS LTD |
Events, Hospitality / Catering |
London, Central London | Full-time | Mar 15, 2025 |
Supplier Onboarding Specialist InternshipSTREETFOODMARKETS LTD |
Freight / Logistics / Procurement, Hospitality / Catering |
London, Central London | Full-time | Mar 15, 2025 |
Social Media ManagementTISOVA LTD |
Security & Defence, Marketing / Advertising / Social Media, Information Technology (IT) / Web Development |
London, Greater London | Part-time | Jan 22, 2025 |
Sales and Marketing InternONEWAYX LTD |
Sales, Marketing / Advertising / Social Media, Events, Information Technology (IT) / Web Development, Fashion & Luxury |
London, Central London | Part-time | Nov 01, 2024 |
Sustainability Focused Policy Internship (China focus)ISEAL ALLIANCE |
Charity / NGO / Social Services / Non Profit, Agriculture & Environment |
London, Greater London | Part-time | Oct 11, 2024 |
Global Affairs InternshipBLINK CHARGING UK LIMITED |
Public Sector / Government, Utilities (Energy, Water, Gas), Automotive / Transportation |
Leeds, North West England | Full-time | Jul 12, 2024 |
Guest Relations and Reservations AgentDWELLERS DELIGHT LIVINNG LTD. |
Travel & Leisure, Customer Service, Hospitality / Catering |
London, Greater London | Full-time | May 15, 2024 |
Head of ContentHUMANT LIFE LTD |
Media / New Media, Photography / Videography, Marketing / Advertising / Social Media |
London, Central London | Part-time/Full-time | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Region | Vacancies | |
|---|---|---|
Central London |
5258 | View |
Greater London |
1245 | View |
South East England |
372 | View |
South West England |
95 | View |
East of England |
46 | View |
East Midlands |
51 | View |
West Midlands |
169 | View |
North East England |
9 | View |
North West England |
144 | View |
Yorkshire and the Humber |
34 | View |
Scotland |
46 | View |
Wales |
25 | View |
Similar articles
Its 2023 - What Must Graduates Look For In internships?
With the ever changing times employment sector has also evolved. Students are smarter now, are you also among them? Or are you someone who pays little attention to what you want out of your internship? If you c...
Read Now
Discussing Salary Once you Receive the Job Offer
The hiring process isn't complete unless the salary is discussed and agreed upon. Understanding how to negotiate salary after a job offer is crucial for ensuring fair compensation.. It's important to explain to...
Read Now
What to do When You Receive your Job Offer?
An offer of employment is cause for celebration, especially if you've been searching for it for a while (weeks or months). For this reason, it's understandable if you're tempted to jump at the chance of a new e...
Read Now
Smart Things to Do Before Signing the Job Offer
There are several important factors to consider before accepting a job offer, and having a comprehensive job offer checklist can help you make an informed decision. Having this knowledge will aid you in evaluat...
Read Now
5 Employment Trends that Candidates Must Not Overlook
What are the most recent, long-lasting trends in recruitment that job-seekers in the present day should be aware of? Below are the 5 employment trends that candidates must not overlook. These pointers will help...
Read Now
