Why Intern with a startup or an SME?

Student Circus23 Jan, 2026Education

With small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) making up 99 percent of all businesses in the U.K., there’s plenty of hands-on experience that startups and SMEs can offer to students. While you might think that some experience at a big, well-established firm will make your CV look more credible, a gig in the challenging, fast-paced startup world comes with its own set of perks, many of which are even more attractive if you’re an international student.