Is Intern Abroad HQ a scam company?
I've always wanted to go to Japan and I saw a company Intern Abroad HQ internhq.com offer internships here for foreigners.
This sounds perfect for me in 2025 as I'm lacking the relevant experience in the UK to get a job especially with the market being so competitive for grads.
I also know basic Japanese but has anyone heard of this company or done a placement with them?
Their website is new and modern but the reviews on their site seem a bit fake and there are no prices unless you apply. It also says you get a international reference letter and completion certificate but I can't see any information about visas and I don't want to arrive and have any issues.
Also I can't see any negative experiences and I also read on Reddit it is quite common that these work experience placements overseas are scams so I don't know what to do :/
Any help is appreciated.
Have you thought about applying to companies direct to avoid the agency? But I understand this might be difficult especially in countries like Japan? These gap year internships might appeal to you too.
Hi Albert, did you apply in the end? I too was thinking about doing a placement with Intern Abroad HQ too but all the reviews look a bit unreal/dubious and this put me off a bit. It would be good to actually hear from someone who has gone and who would recommend to go or avoid.
My advice is to avoid these rip off middle agencies and just apply direct with companies direct. For example you want a finance internship in Asia, google international companies/banks in specific locations e.g. Hong Kong and usually they will have application pages (so you avoid paying a really big fee).
Has anyone completed a program in Dublin with Intern Abroad HQ? The option to gain academic credit appeals to me but the fully hosted experience charged at $2994 is a big chunk of money to pay. If anyone has been to Ireland pm me.