How to find your perfect internship

April 15, 2010, SSE Riga

Why this is importantPartnerships – just sign the contract & ready to go!

How many other offers?

Kazakhstan

Terms to take into account• Organization side and Exchange participant side

– Traineeship Nominee and Exchange Participant• Four types of internships

– Management, Technical, Educational, Development• BIG companies and other companies• 6 regions

– Central Eastern Europe (also Central Asia and Caucasus)– Middle East North Africa– Iberoamerica– Africa– Asia Pacific– Western Europe North America

1. Sign agreement with AIESEC Latvia – (getting to know legal stuff, paying EP fee)

2. Create your EP form – (AIESEC “CV”)

3. Search for internships4. Applying for internship5. Selection process

– (evaluating of EP form, CV; interviews, tests etc.)

6. Acceptance Notes– Contract & promise of responsibilities

Exchange process from A till Zfor every EP!

• Prepare very good EP form, CV and cover letter

• Be flexible, active and motivated

How to be successful applicant

The world is at your feet, make use of it!

Searching the databaseMEET MYAIESEC.NET

Exchange EP 1.Search TN database2.Browse Internship3.Search Available GEP TN4.TNs Older Than Six Months/Start Date Within 30 Days

Tips• Keep your form and CV updated• Plan your matching and realization process in a timeline• Communicate with AIESEC

– We’re here to help you!• Use networking options!• Strong e-mail management. Matching – every day!• Be realistic with your expectations

– do you want something that actually exists in the pool? How likely are to match to the types of jobs, companies, or regions you prefer?

• Be honest with what you want– Don’t waste anyone’s time

• Follow International Exchange Policies

QUESTIONS?vaira.avota@aiesec.lv