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Vietnam, Chile, Brazil. What’s next?

Dear student,

Let me briefly introduce you to what the International Business Study Committee is and what to expect from organizing this great project.

I’m the Chairman of the International Business Study (IBS) Project of STAR. IBS offers (Dutch) companies tailor-made research in an emerging market. This market is selected by you! During the project you get a lot of freedom. Together with your other committee members and a group of selected consultants you work towards a great field research period in your target country.

Are you in for an excited year where you learn how to work in a young consultancy firm with a lot of responsibilities and empowerment?

Apply for this unique opportunity and be member of the next IBS committee. Kind regards, Pieter ImmerzeelChairman of International Business Study 2010-2011

STAR is looking for you!

Role as a committeeAs a member of the STAR International Business Study (IBS) Committee you are responsible for the complete organization of this large event. The International Business Study provides students with the opportunity to gain consultancy experience by conducting customized research for Dutch companies in an emerging country. In the past, IBS has conducted research in countries such as Mexico, Vietnam, Brazil, and China.

The committee starts by selecting the country. Subsequently, the 22 participants and two professors are recruited in September. From October until January, preliminary research is conducted on the country, to gain insight into the emerging market and to gather knowledge that will serve as groundwork for further research. From January through April, acquisition takes place, meaning that companies must be found for which to conduct the actual research. After this, students will perform desk research for the contracted companies. In July, the chosen country will be visited for about three weeks in order to execute field research. In September, reports will be written and presented to the companies, which will then make the necessary investment decisions.

“IBS offers companies and nonprofit organizations tailor-made contract research carried out by a select group of 25 students.”

Chairman

Responsible for the overall coordination of the project; you must

• have insights into how to run such a project• be able to take the lead and maintain an overview

of the project• be able to set and check deadlines• be able to keep the team together, support others,

act as a motivator and social leader• be able to enjoy social events and networking

opportunities• maintain a commercial outlook

“As a Chairman of IBS you are responsible for the overall coordination of the project. Besides looking for strategic opportunities for the IBS, enabling your committee member and the consultants to do their work are your main tasks. You are also responsible for the external communication which IBS has. It’s a challenging job to lead a group of 25 people, in which you really improve your organizational skills. If you are in to take the lead, communicate on multiple levels and if you have a clear vision were IBS should be after 16 months, Chairman IBS 2011-2012 is the position for you.”

Pieter Immerzeel

Positions

Responsible for all finances and controlling; you must

• be able to set up and safeguard a budget• have insights into costs and revenues that can be

expected• possess a realistic view when judging scenarios• be able to deal with all contracts and invoices in a

structured way• be able to say “no” when necessary• be able to see the “bigger picture”

“As treasurer of IBS your main responsibility is safeguarding the budget and managing all contracts. However, this is only a small part of your daily work since you are leading a group of 20 highly-skilled students for more than a year. Working intensively together with people from different countries and different cultures has given me the chance to work in such an inspiring environment. Actually it isn’t working, but just having fun and at the same time running your own consultancy firm for 16 months. Furthermore, IBS is the only STAR project where you really can put your own stamp upon it. So if you want to put your academic knowledge in practice in an environment where everything is possible, apply now!”

Tim Nieuwendijk

Treasurer

Responsible for marketing and promoting the project to companies, students, and other stakeholders; you must

• possessstrongcommunicationskills• possessinsightregardingthevalueofthe project and know how to deliver the message • becreativeandinnovativeinpositioningyour project • knowhowtousedifferentcommunication channels to create awareness • beableto“thinkoutsidethebox”• haveinsightinreferencetodesigntools(not required) but it is a plus!

“As an IBS marketer you are responsible for e.g. setting up the recruitment, promoting the project within Dutch companies, designing a website and brochure and writing publications. After choosing the destination in August 2010, selecting a great group of consultants, writing the macro analysis of the most promising sectors, calling many companies and making a lot of fun, Brazil is coming closer. At the 8th of July we head to replace the beautiful country Brazil and we can’t wait to go. Finally the memories of 15 months work will be captured in a magazine and IBS Brazil 2011 will be remembered as the most successful IBS in 24 years! “

Lieke van Velthoven

Commissioner of Marketing & PR

“In a nutshell, you are responsible for establishing your own company; a young professional consultancy firm in which you will be the designated person to coordinate the IBS team in generating sufficient revenues within only 3 to 4 months time. The STAR IBS research project provides a unique atmosphere to improve your skills on leadership, research, consultancy, selling and to expand your (inter)national network in both a formal and informal manner. I am happy and thankful to work with such incredibly committed, hard-working and above all super-nice students. Do you recognize your interests and ambitions? Then apply now for the position of IBS’s Commissioner of Commercial Relations.”

Chantal Poldervaart

Responsible for all of the money inflow of the project; you must

• possess strong communication skills and know how to sell the project

• know the value of the project through the eyes of commercial interests

• be able to see possibilities and “think outside the box”

• be willing to dare to pick up the phone and make those important calls

• be able to motivate people when things go bad • be a creative thinker

Commissioner of Commercial Relations

Coordinates and helps out with writing research proposals and reports. Responsible for contact with the university, the Examination Committee, teachers, and consultancy companies; you must

• possess very good academic skills, be analytical• possess very good English and Dutch language skills • be able to guarantee the quality of the research • be a structured thinker and have the ability to help others with

this • be able to motivate participants to deliver quality research • Creative in finding solutions with consultants

“As the Commissioner of Research, you will be guiding this research project into an emerging market, conducted by 20 senior business and master students. Along with two professors of the RSM you will be responsible for the quality of sector research, research proposals, research outlines and of course the final reports for specific companies. IBS 2011 to Brazil allowed me to recruit and work with an incredible group of young people who were triggered by both academic and social aspects of the project. Being able to support and brainstorm with these talented students is an amazing experience I can recommend to everyone.”

Pelle van Steen

Commissioner of Research

Program Coordinator

Responsible for coordinating and arranging the entire program, especially in the country itself, and be in charge of operational elements of activities (arranging flight tickets, hotels, visas, vaccinations, social activities; you must

• be a social player and be able to work accurately • be able to arrange trips for large groups • be able to take safety issues into consideration • be able to take responsibility for the participants

during their stays • be able to see possibilities and take the initiative • be creative and think “outside the box”• have experience with organizing trips and travelling

(not required)

“Since July 2010, I am the program coordinator for the International Business Study (IBS) project. My role involves organizing social activities, doing operational tasks and organizing our stay in Brazil. I highly recommend IBS because I learned so much already during this last year. For me IBS is setting up a consultancy company with 20-23 highly motivated students. It is a fantastic group project with great opportunities. To summarize, if you like to organize a great business trip, be part of a great group and experience an exciting project, apply for the program coordinator position!”

Cynthia Blok

“Actually it isn’t working, but just having fun and at the same time running your own consultancy firm for 16 months”Tim Nieuwendijk, Treasurer

“IBS gives you the chance to develop your skills in different business areas like recruitment, teamwork, sales and planning.”

Cynthia Blok, Program Coordinator

“We already have been working for this unforgettable project for almost 9 months and time flies!Lieke van Velthoven, Marketing

Chantal Poldervaart, Commercial

Full-time compensationWhat's it like?

The STAR International Business Study Committee is active until October 2012. The committee starts in August from 2.5 days a week. In the months January, February, March, and April it is full time. From May until October it will be again 2.5 days a week, excluding the trip itself.

In the months from January till April IBS is a full-time job, the committee wil not be able to spend much time on their study. Therefore, STAR is providing this committee with financial compensation for your study delay.

Bachelor Minor

The IBS Committee is granted 15 ECTS as a Bachelor Minor. If you are selected for IBS, you can drop your current minor with no problems and use IBS as your Minor.

“You will make friends for life from various places and disciplines.”

Full-time compensation

- Find out what position fits you best!Talk to the old committee members at the informal recruitment drink on the 19th of April or drop by at the STAR office (T4-53).Meet STAR active members every Wednesday night at Villa Kakelbont of the weekly drink.

- Apply online!Applying for this committee is really easy. For STAR members apply through www.rsmstar.nl.

- InterviewYou will be invited for an interview in week 18 or in week 19.

How to apply Application deadlineApply online before the 1st of May.

Interview roundsThe interviews will take place between the 2nd and the 20th of May.

CongratulationsOn the 25th of May you’ll get a call and know whether or not you’re accepted.

Bachelor Minor

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More information?

- Drop by at STAR office for a coffee

- Send an email to hrm@rsmstar.nl or give us a call

- Attend the recruitment drink in ‘De Smitse’ on the 19th of April

- Apply online before the 1st of May!

MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 1738 | 3000 DR Rotterdam | The Netherlands | info@rsmstar.nlVISITING ADDRESS Room T04-53 | T Building, Erasmus University Campus | Burgemeester Oudlaan 50 | 3062 PA Rotterdam | The Netherlands

Organize the nextInternational Business Study