Our interns share what they experienced, learned and took away with them.
Our interns share what they experienced, learned and took away with them.
Your internship at KERN
We offer a comprehensive internship that accompanies a university course. This can be in the areas of language training and project management. From the very first day, you will work closely with our translators and our project management team. You will also be in direct contact with customers. We have always had positive experiences with our interns and we’re always happy to receive new applications.
What our interns think about us
Our interns share their experiences of their time at KERN. This will give you an authentic insight into collaboration, projects and development opportunities.
Elisa Foos – Internship in Project Management
The internship at KERN in Vienna was a very enriching experience for me. I gained exciting insights into project management and everyday work at an international language service provider. I particularly appreciated the support of my team, who welcomed me warmly from the outset and assisted me with all my tasks.
Thanks to the varied tasks, ranging from final inspections to customer service, I was able to learn a lot and gain valuable practical experience.
All in all, I look back on my internship with great gratitude. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in languages, organisation and teamwork.
Thank you again and all the best!
Joanne Dontenville – Internship in Project Management
My very first real internship was at KERN AG, and to be honest, I couldn't have wished for a better first professional experience.
What have I learned from these three months? I have met some wonderful people and developed professionally. As someone who is very shy, I must admit that I was afraid at first. But my team supported me and helped me to develop further.
I can only recommend others to give it a go too, you won't regret it!
Thank you for this wonderful experience. I'm coming out of this stronger, both professionally and personally!
Yue Li – Internship in Project Management
The team was extremely friendly, and there was a great, supportive atmosphere among colleagues. You could always ask questions and get help.
I found it particularly exciting to learn how to deal with customers from different countries. Project management was also a highlight for me: varied, challenging and with a real sense of responsibility and success.
I am very grateful that Kern gave me this opportunity – thank you very much for the wonderful time!
Anne – Intern from France
My time at KERN was brief but intense. I only stayed for three months, but I learnt a lot. I had several responsibilities, including auditing and project management – which also involved contact with customers. At first, it was a challenge for me to talk to them, but I have become more and more confident.
The atmosphere among the employees was very friendly. I wasn't afraid to ask questions, and I constantly improved myself. And it's simply pleasant to work in a good working atmosphere!
I highly recommend this internship. It is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to pursue a career in languages in the future, and it also allows us to discover a German city!
Lisa Marie Weller – Internship in Project Management
My internship at KERN AG was nothing short of amazing! It was a colourful mix of tasks, cultures, people and experiences. Thanks to my colleagues, I felt safe and well looked after in every situation, so I could take on every task that came my way with complete confidence. I have learnt a great deal, from customer communication and supplier correspondence to the use of CAT tools. At first, I felt a bit lost, but thanks to the support I received and various guides, I quickly found my own workflow.
I will take these experiences with me and never forget them. Thank you 🙂
Jennifer Tschepik – Translation and interpreting intern from Germany
The internship at KERN's branch in Vienna gave me lots of new and exciting insights. I have gained valuable experience in project management as well as in translation and interpreting. The team always gave me great support and helped me settle in well.
Vienna is a great place to do an internship. The metropolitan flair and international environment provide opportunities to immerse yourself in exciting fields of activity.
All in all, I really enjoyed my internship at KERN AG and can highly recommend doing an internship here!
Vanessa Kania – Internship in Project Management
From January to March 2025, I completed a voluntary internship at the KERN branch in Friedrichshafen in the field of translation and project management. I really enjoyed my time there and had the privilege of working with wonderful colleagues who always placed a great deal of trust in me and answered all my questions. From proofreading and creating orders to communicating with suppliers and customers, I was able to actively support all areas and learn a lot of new things.
For me, this internship was the perfect first insight into my profession, and I can only recommend that all language enthusiasts with organisational skills take advantage of this opportunity if it arises for you. I will miss my time at KERN.
Karent Galicia – Internship in project management
During my internship at KERN AG, I had the opportunity to gain valuable experience in project management.
I really enjoyed learning new things and meeting great colleagues who inspired me! Thank you very much again for everything!
Jack Pixner – Internship in Project Management
From October 2024 to March 2025, I had the wonderful opportunity to complete an internship in translation project management at the Düsseldorf branch of KERN AG. This was an enlightening experience, and I was able to really improve my German skills by interacting with my colleagues across the country as well as with private customers.
Primarily, I proofread many translations for branches, with language combinations consisting of English, German, Dutch and French. I also really enjoyed communicating with private customers and handling their enquiries from start to finish. The skills I have acquired will definitely be an advantage in my professional life.
I am very grateful for the support I have received and for the opportunity to work at Kern.
Callum MacLeod – Project Management Internship
From September to December 2024, I had the opportunity to complete an internship in project management at the KERN AG branch in Cologne. This valuable experience not only enabled me to improve my language skills through constant contact with customers, suppliers and other KERN branches, but also gave me a thorough insight into the day-to-day business of a successful translation agency.
My main responsibilities included proofreading translations from German into English and providing support to private clients. The knowledge and skills I acquired during my internship will be of great professional benefit to me in the future.
I am very grateful for the great cooperation and am delighted about the enriching work experience I have been able to gain here as an intern over the last few months.
Sofiia Romanets – Internship in Project Management
From September to November 2024, I was an intern at Kern in Mainz. My main responsibilities were assisting with project management and final checking of translations.
I am very pleased with my experience, as I had a great opportunity to get to know the world of translation from the inside. I learned how to communicate with a client and how to handle a translation job from start to finish. There was also a nice team of other managers and interns who were always willing to help or offer suggestions for solving problems. I found that very useful.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience for me, as I was able to gain valuable work experience in the country where I am learning the language.
Marta Di Santo – Internship in Project Management
My internship at KERN AG was a very educational, interesting and enjoyable experience. It enabled me to put what I am studying at university into practice and discover the world of translation 'behind the scenes'.
People work hard in the office, but there is also an atmosphere of conviviality and mutual support among all members of the company. I was able to improve my language skills and met very friendly people from different countries around the world.
It was an enriching three months, both professionally and personally, and I can only recommend this experience to everyone."
Anika – Internship in project management
The internship was the perfect opportunity to put the theoretical knowledge I gained during my bachelor's degree into practice. It was a truly wonderful experience to work with so many different languages and cultures. Customer contact also makes everyday working life exciting. The entire team was always very helpful!
In terms of my studies, I was able to improve my written language skills, which is why I am very motivated to complete my master's degree.
I can really see myself working with KERN AG in the long term and am looking forward to everything that lies ahead. I would recommend the internship to anyone!"
Rebekka Schröder – Internship in Project Management
After completing my bachelor's and master's degrees in translation, I was keen to gain practical insight into project management in the translation field before starting my career. I definitely gained these insights at the KERN branch in Hamburg! Frequent customer contact, close communication with freelance translators and organising the entire translation process – from quotation to invoicing – characterised my daily work. All this in an international context with a wide variety of languages.
During my two months at KERN AG, I gained a wealth of valuable experience that will help me both professionally and personally. I also got to know a great team who gave me a warm welcome to the office from day one and from whom I was able to learn a lot. I can therefore highly recommend an internship at KERN AG."
Livia Guéna from France
It was a very good opportunity to complete my internship at Kern AG. During my three-month internship with the team in Freiburg, I was able to learn about the world of translation and project management. The entire Kern team was kind, patient, hospitable and helpful in teaching me more about their profession and helping me develop my skills. I would recommend an internship at this company to anyone who wants to gain their first professional experience in the translation industry.
It was a wonderful opportunity to do my internship at Kern AG. During my three-month internship with the Fribourg team, I was able to discover the world of translation and project management. The entire Kern team was kind, patient, welcoming and available to teach me more about their profession and help me progress. I recommend that anyone wishing to gain initial professional experience in the field of translation should do an internship at this company.
Mesk from Jordan
This was my first work experience, which was challenging for me at the beginning but the work environment in the company was very comfortable.
Ronja from Germany
In terms of my studies, the internship at KERN Global Language Services helped me a lot to improve my written French and gave me the opportunity to utilise my other language skills. The contact with customers and colleagues with different native languages and cultures gave me the chance to improve my intercultural communication skills and I found ways to communicate with people where a language barrier was present.
Anna Rita Parini from Italy
My internship at KERN AG headquarters in Frankfurt: a dream come true!
Harmonious working life, a professional environment and I was able to gain a lot of experience and skills.
There was a lot of work, but there was also time to get to know new people.
Nils Devos from France
Very friendly staff, a wide range of tasks, subject areas and career opportunities.
KERN offers a good internship, ideal for students heading in the direction of project management and languages, even though pure translation tasks are rather rare.
Irene Stentella from Italy
I did an internship at KERN Global Language Services in Frankfurt and it consisted of three really nice months. As such, I can say that the time definitely flew by. It was an excellent and important experience for me and most importantly, it furthered my personal development. What’s more, I found that all the staff were willing to help, were patient and friendly.
I can recommend the company wholeheartedly.
Hannah from Germany
Very friendly staff, a wide range of tasks, subject areas and career opportunities. KERN offers a good internship, ideal for students. My internship at KERN was super! The work as a project manager was my favourite part. The branch placed a lot of trust in the interns right from the start and allowed them to carry out challenging tasks. I especially liked that I was able to volunteer for proofreading independently. The working environment was pleasant and the colleagues were all very nice.
Damien Rocher from France
I have been doing an internship at KERN Global Language Services in Frankfurt for a month now. I have been very satisfied up until now. My tasks are very varied and enriching (proofreading, translation, etc.). What’s more, the staff are very nice and helpful and there is an excellent working environment!
Caitlin Jones from England
Caitlin enjoyed her internship with us. A customer wrote the following about her:
You are simply incredible: reliable, thorough, conscientious, efficient, forward-thinking, committed and always friendly!!! Thanks to you, a difficult situation has been brought to a perfect conclusion.
Once again, thank you very much for this.
I also wish you all the best, both professionally and privately."
Alice Béharelle from France
I learned a lot from my internship in project management at KERN Frankfurt. I have taken my first steps in the world of a translation office here and everything that I learned here will be of great use for me later in life. I would also like to thank my colleagues for the closely-knit, friendly working environment that I enjoyed with them. I will never forget these three months at KERN Frankfurt!
Anna Zuccherato from Italy
The experience at Kern was excellent and I got a good look into the fields of project management and translation. Not only was I able to improve my language skills, I also got along well with my colleagues. I was able to work with translators and customers and I learned to solve problems and deal with challenging situations. I would recommend this internship to all students.
Iryna Rivera Aedo, intern for quality assurance and translation
In conclusion, I can say that the internship at KERN Global Language Services was an excellent experience. On the one hand, I improved my language knowledge by working in the quality assurance department for translations. On the other hand, I got to know the basics of project management, as I took part in the management and evaluation of orders and invoices. At the same time, I met a lot of people during my internship and I had to work alongside them. This helped me to improve my teamwork skills.
The good way in which the work was organised and the friendly nature of the colleagues created a pleasant working atmosphere. I would be very happy to work in this branch in the future or at a similar company and I can recommend that other people choose KERN Global Language Services for their internship.
Kathryn Wood - intern in translation and interpreting from Harpenden, England
I needed to spend a year abroad as part of the foreign language degree that I was doing in England. I decided to get an impression of working life by doing an internship at KERN Global Language Services. And it was the best decision I could have made.
During my four months at KERN headquarters in Frankfurt, my German language skills and translation abilities improved significantly. The communication with colleagues always takes place in German, meaning that I was able to quickly get used to communicating on various language levels. As a translator, I was able to benefit from working on various types of text. Among others, I worked with contracts, technical handbooks and marketing texts. With all my tasks in the area of translation, I felt that my language knowledge was really appreciated and that my work was able to really contribute to the satisfaction of the customer. That was an additional factor that motivated me to give my all and to keep to all the deadlines. I also worked with transcription and translation software, which gave me valuable insight into the world of work at a large, internationally active company.
I would recommend that anyone who wishes to know what it is like to work in a varied and challenging environment should apply for an internship at KERN Global Language Services.
Evan Newman, intern for online marketing from Bruce, WI, USA
As part of my degree in international business and management at my home university in the USA, I studied for two semesters in Frankfurt. During one of those semesters, I worked as an intern in the marketing department of KERN Global Language Services. In doing so, I gained interesting insights into the world of online marketing: What concepts lie behind marketing measures? Which tools are used? What are the daily tasks in the marketing department?
Tasks such as making coffee and photocopying are definitely not part of the job description for interns at KERN AG! What I really appreciate is that my ideas were really desired and that they were directly incorporated into my work. This meant that I immediately felt that I was making a contribution to the company’s goals. At the same time, I also gained important basic knowledge that will certainly be of use to me in my later professional life. As a side effect, my German language skills also improved significantly, as daily office communication took place in German.
All in all, I really enjoyed my internship at KERN AG. Anyone who is looking for an internship in Frankfurt am Main in the area of marketing and is interested in languages should apply at KERN.
Imogen Runacres, intern in translation and interpreting from Oxford, UK
The fact that I decided to extend my internship at KERN Global Language Services from seven months to ten months shows that I am really enjoying my time here. I have been working in the translation department at the KERN central office in Frankfurt for six months and I will be supporting the project management team during the last four months of my time here. I really appreciate the flexibility and variety of the work I do here. My internship has given me a comprehensive insight into the work of an international company.
Being in contact with all the KERN locations worldwide means that you are part of a large support network and that you also have the opportunity to work on various types of texts and projects for customers. At the same time, I feel that my language knowledge and my opinions are really appreciated and I am also aware of the importance of the tasks that I perform. Communication in the office is always in German, which has offered me the perfect opportunity to improve upon my German during my year abroad. I am currently being induced into project management, meaning that I am getting to work more closely with customers and translators. For me, it’s the people who really make KERN Global Language Services what it is. My colleagues are just fantastic, as they are all very approachable and helpful. I would gladly recommend an internship at KERN Global Language Services.
Report of our former intern Samantha
An internship seemed to be the best option for me during my compulsory year abroad in the third year of my foreign-language degree. I have always been interested in the field of communication and as such, KERN Global Language Services seemed to be an ideal company in which to gain experience. The six months that I spent with KERN in Germany were really great and I have learned way more than I had thought possible. I have gained valuable insights into the activities of a globally active company and I have managed to apply my knowledge in practice and develop this further.
The working atmosphere at KERN Global Language Services is fantastic. The staff are all friendly and helpful and it will certainly not be easy to leave my colleagues behind. I would recommend KERN to anyone interested in doing an internship.