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Then use the findings of a student survey to outline the role of students\u2019 past internship experience and prior knowledge as potential factors that influence acceptance of e-internships.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Design\/methodology\/approach<\/jats:title>\u2013 The case study was based on an interview with an e-intern and the analysis of student awareness, prior experience and knowledge was based on the analysis of a student survey.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Findings<\/jats:title>\u2013 The paper summarizes preliminary research that confirms the emergence of e-internships in several countries. It also outlines the characteristics of these new internships and outlines how e-internships compare to traditional internships, thus providing an insight for practitioners and managers. The case study and student survey outline the role of previous internships and prior knowledge as potential influences on self-selection and interest in e-internships. The paper further discusses some of the practical issues.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Research limitations\/implications<\/jats:title>\u2013 This paper outlines a number of new findings about the e-internships and represents only a first step into the right direction. The success factors and conditions for these internships are currently largely unknown.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Originality\/value<\/jats:title>\u2013 This paper provides information about e-internships using available statistics, a case study and survey results. 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