China Internship Program

Overview

• Why China?• China Internship Program• Curtin University Testimonials• How to Apply• Tips for your CV• Chinese Business Culture• Questions

Population of over 1.3 billion and the 2nd largest GDP in the world

Average of 10% GDP growth over the past five years

Global focus on China – Beijing 2008 Olympics, 60th Anniversary of the PRC, Shanghai Expo 2010, Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games

China has the largest foreign currency reserves in the world

In 2011 Chinese outbound investment was $59bn and is projected to grow by 20-30%

Huge growth in Chinese venture capital and private equity funds

China created more than 10 million new urban jobs in 2011.

Why China?

Australia’s number 1 trading partner – also Australia’s most valuable inbound tourism market. Demand for employees with China knowledge

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About CRCC Asia

2006

CRCC Asia was founded by two Oxbridge graduates who met on a masters course at SOAS. They offered strategic assistance to SMEs looking to enter the Chinese market and provided internship opportunities and intensive courses in China.

2007

2008 2010

2009 2011

The company expanded operations by opening an office in Beijing

CRCC Asia was incorporated in the United States and an office was established in Pennsylvania

New offices opened in Shanghai and San Francisco. Courses and Mandarin offered

250 interns

500 interns

1000 interns

CRCC Asia established in London

2012

1500 interns

BEIJING

北京 － Beijing

• The Great Wall of China• Tiananmen Square• Forbidden City • Summer Palace• Hou Hai• 798 Art District

SHANGHAI

上海 － Shanghai

• Xintiandi• Pudong District• The Bund• French Concession• Nanjing Road

China Internship Program | Sector and Roles

Sectors include: • Business• Engineering• Finance• Green Tech, Energy & Environmental

Consultancy• Hospitality• Information Technology• Legal• Logistics• Marketing, PR & Advertising• NGOs, Charities & Not for Profit• Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare• Tourism & Travel

CRCC Asia Partner Companies

China Internship Program | What’s Included• Guaranteed Internship• English Speaking Supervisor• Business Visa Support• Pre-departure Assistance• Airport Pickup on Arrival• International Hotel Accommodation• Induction Course & Cultural Training• Formal Welcome Banquet• Welcome Pack + SIM Card + City Guide• Weekly Mandarin Lessons• 24-hour Support and Guidance• Social Events & Business Seminar• Volunteer Charity Day-Trip• Networking Opportunities• Membership of Alumni Network• CRCC Asia Certificate

– 1 Month: $2,695 2 Month: $3,595 3 Month: $4,495

China Internship Program | Airport Pickup

China Internship Program | Accommodation

China Internship Program |Induction Day

China Internship Program | Company Drop-off Day

China Internship Program | Mandarin Classes

China Internship Program | KTV Night

Volunteer Day| Migrant Children School

China Internship Program | China Business Seminar

Cultural Event | Dumpling Making

CRCC Asia Programs Will Enable Participants To:

• Witness first hand how China is shaping the business world

• Showcase to future employers their commitment to understanding the international business environment

• Gain key transferable and industry specific skills that will enrich your CV

• Prove their determination and ability to work in a new and demanding environment

• Demonstrate their adaptability and initiative

• Exhibit their analytical skills

Curtin University Testimonials

Robert Willmott, Curtin University Master of Logistics, Business Intern July 2012The opportunity for professional growth through networking events and the placement are endless and I have made invaluable contacts from around the world. I would certainly recommend the program to any person wishing to step out of their comfort zone and be inspired by the magnitude of such a metropolis.

Bonnie Roche, Curtin University Accounting Graduate, Finance Intern Dec 2011The internship with China Performance Group in Beijing and the experience I had in China with CRCC Asia is something that is an amazing asset to my resume and my experience in the global world of business. I would highly recommend the program and encourage anyone to go!

CRCC Asia In The Media

‘I’ve been told repeatedly that my work in China looks great on my resume’

‘China is the choice for high flyers’ ‘Graduates going to greatlengths to get ahead’

‘For foreign graduates… Chinaoffers a great opportunity to get along term career’

‘It is so important that the rest of the world starts to understand China’

‘Gap-year students learn to give ‘face’ in chase for the China dream’

‘A lot of people are fascinated by the fact I went to China and it’ s been a main topic of discussion at a lot of the interviews I’ve had.’

‘Exposure to a part of the world that is increasingly driving global growth is an invaluable asset for up and coming professionals everywhere.’

CRCC Asia & Curtin Careers Competition

1• Submit Online Application & CV

2• Curtin Careers selects finalists

3• CRCC Asia interviews finalists

4• CRCC Asia selects 1 winner

CRCC Asia is offering a FREE 1 Month Internship experience in your choice of Shanghai or Beijing this

summer.

Curtin Careers is sponsoring the roundtrip flight from Perth to China.

Apply today for your China Adventure!

CV Tips for China Internships – DO’s No more than 1-2 pages in length

Include any awards & achievements

Include all language abilities – including English For example – Native English, Fluent French,

Basic Chinese Mandarin

Include computer skills

Be detailed about your education

Explain in brief, yet detailed sentences your job

responsibilities at previous employers

Use bullet points

Have a consistent, neat and clear format

Always review, spell check and have someone else

look it over

CV Tips for China Internships – DON’Ts

Х Include outdated information

Х Include detailed addresses from previous employers

Х Write a very specific and detailed objective

Х Write very long sentences

Х Use many fonts and colors

Chinese Business Culture – Guanxi 关系• What is Guanxi? • “To do business, we must first be friends” • How does it differ from the Western concept of “It’s not what you know, it is

who you know”

Chinese Business Culture – Mianzi 面子• What is Mianzi?

• Lose Face = Diu Mian Zi 丢面子• Save Face = Liu Mian Zi 留面子• Give Face = Gei Mian Zi 给面子

APPLY TODAY FOR YOUR OWN CHINA ADVENTURE!