AIESECInformation Session

“Our members are part of an exciting, driven global network. They are able to contribute to

societal change while exploring their own vision for a positive impact on society.”

1. AIESEC Video2. Why – Getting to know

AIESEC3. How – The AIESEC

Experience4. What’s in it for me?5. How to Become a Member6. Application Process

Agenda

Get to know AIESEC

AIESEC Video

WHY ?

AIESEC’s Vision:Peace and fulfillment of humankind’s Peace and fulfillment of humankind’s

potentialpotential

AIESEC provides a platform for leadership development.

History

AIESEC IN 1948

7 Countries

250 Members

89 Interns

60 Years Later

110 Countries

A I E S E CA I E S E C

60,000 Members

940,000 Alumni

... the largest global student organization!

This makes…

International Recognition• "In an era of

globalization, AIESEC’s programs have helped young people around the world to develop a broader understanding of cultural, socio-economic and business management issues.”

(Kofi Annan, seventh

Secretary-General of the

United Nations)

How ?

The AIESEC platform is a unique environment that

enables people to explore and develop their potential and creates the opportunity for development of defined

leadership competencies.

Exchange

• Obtain an internship in

one of over 100 countries!

• Experience new cultures

• Build your global network

• Gain memories of a

lifetime!

Leadership• Obtain leadership skills

and experience– AIESEC Purdue Executive Board

– Facilitate and organize regional, national, or international conferences or events

– Local Team Leaders

– Regional Coaching

– National Support Team

AIESEC Values !!

What’s In it For me ?Personal Development & Professional Development

• Become an AIESEC member, gain responsibility, and build

your own global network for the future

• Find new friends all over the globe and experience different

cultures

• Take part in Soft Skills sessions

• Obtain practical experience in participating in AIESEC´s

exchange program

• Experience teamwork

• Get experienced in leading teams and running projects

The AIESEC eXPerience

http://www.aiesec.de/ms

Introduction to AIESEC

(I2A)

Taking Responsibility

(TR)

Exchange(X)

Heading to the Future(H4TF)

Leadership Role(LR)

Alumni

Taking Responsibility Locally

• Join and work in a functional team Business Development External Relations Finance and Operations Outgoing Exchange Talent Management

• Attend regional, national and international conferences

• Build your network!

Business Development • Ryan Benczik

– Business Development

team leader

• Semesters in AIESEC: 2• Number of Conferences: 2• Favorite AIESEC Moment:

–  too many to count

“ Better sales skills, vast network expansion, self-

improvement/empowerment, service to others, and much,

much, more”

External Relations

• Semesters in AIESEC: 3 

• Number of Conferences: 5

• Traineeship: – Developmental Traineeship in Izmir,

Turkey. Teaching English to 8-15 year olds.

“AIESEC has taught me ...the ability admit, understand, and evaluate my

weaknesses. Without this I never would not have been able to grow or improve as much as I have. This is a skill that I will utilize for the rest of

my life, professionally and personally. ”

Siri Vemuri–Public Relations and Media Management Director for AIESEC US; VP of External Relations and Marketing, AIESEC Purdue

Finance and Operations• Devika MalhotraVP for Finance and Operations

Semesters in AIESEC: 5 

• Number of Conferences: 2

• Favorite AIESEC Moment:

– Roll Calls

“Aiesec has taught me to be myself over the years and it has

opened me up to an extent where now I have the courage

to pursue unconventional ideas and plans. It's the essence of

being AIESEC that you've got to be in it to be able to experience the life that it entails with all it's

adventures!”

Outgoing Exchange• Semesters in AIESEC: 2 • Number of Conferences: 1• Favorite AIESEC Moment:

-Summer National Conference• What I did: I was an EP coach. I helped

the EP’s get the TNs they wanted and helped them through the process of getting matched. Searching through myaiesec.net applying for them and then if they needed any assistance about the TN or about the place.

• What I have learned: The importance of diversity

Kreeya Avimukta

Talent Management

Julie Bouwman– Head of Human Resources

• Semesters in AIESEC: 5• Number of Conferences: 2• Favorite AIESEC Moment:

– Roll Calls!

”I have learned so much about myself and about

other cultures. AIESEC has really opened my eyes to the

world and has given me a deep appreciation for the differences we all have.”

How to become involved• You will be working on one

functional team in the organization.

• The job descriptions for available positions are on the application.

• You can apply for top three functional teams of your preference to interview for.

New Member Criteria• Attend weekly Functional Team Meetings

• Attend weekly General Member Meetings, Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 PM

• Attend New Member Education Session Wednesday, September 21 at 7 PM

• Attend Sales Training Session Sunday, October 2 in Indianapolis

• Attend Regional Conference, October 21-23 

General Membership Fees

• New Member dues for first year

$50 for the first year

$35 for every year after the first

Exchange ParticipantA professional internship is the most intense learning experience that we offer and links together our global network.

Each year, we provide members the challenging opportunity to live and work in a foreign country in areas of management, technology, education, and development.

Types of Traineeships• Management – Typical for fields related to

Management, OLS & Organizational Behavior at Purdue.

• Technical – Typical for fields related to CS, CPT, MIS, & Engineering.

• Education – Typical for fields related to Education & English teaching.

• Development – Typical for Liberal Arts, Sociology, etc.

Exchange Participant CriteriaWanted: December Graduates who want to do a Traineeship for

more than 6 months• Want to go abroad next summer?

– You will be able to start searching for the Summer Traineeship in the Spring 2012

• Why do I have wait until Spring?

– You will able to start searching for a traineeship right away!

– We can provide more detailed information about the type of traineeships available then.

– By becoming a general member first, you will develop the skills that can help you to go abroad. 

– Please go to the application, follow the directions, and we will contact you in the Spring.

Exchange Fees• Exchange Fee (only for students going abroad)

– After acceptance in AIESEC's exchange program, the Exchange Participant will pay a non-refundable exchange fee of $75 by credit card at the time of internship application. The exchange fee provides the Exchange Participant with access to AIESEC's database of internships, and allows the intern to apply to all the internships of his or her choosing

• Technical and Management Traineeships: $675• Development and Educational Traineeships: $425

Application Process

Fill out the application

Form

Right after this session!September 12 – 14 from 6 – 8 pm in

Heavilon 104

September 18 from 1pm –5pm.Rawls 1011

First RoundInterviews

Introduction to

AIESEC

Where to Apply

•Application:•Go to http://www.purdue.edu/AIESEC•Complete the New Member Application and sign up for an interview date

Deadline: Sunday, September 11th at Noon (General Member Applicants)

QUESTIONS ?

http://www.purdue.edu/AIESEC http://www.purdue.edu/AIESEC

Email us at: Email us at: AIESEC@purdue.eduAIESEC@purdue.edu