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What do French companies expect from trainees ?

What do French companies expect from trainees ?. The internship research. So many questions, especially when going abroad : And in France… how does it work ? We must find the right type of business…. The importance of preparation…. Finding information before our arrival….

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What do French companies expect from trainees ?

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  1. What do French companies expect from trainees ?

  2. The internship research • So many questions, • especially when going abroad : And in France… how does it work ? We must find the right type of business…

  3. The importance of preparation… • Finding information before our arrival…. • reading newspapers , magazines, And… more and more….. • going on the web ! ! Companies have many reasons to offer an internship : • improving the company image • making students aware of the working world • having a role of education and training • fulfilling a special task

  4. How to apply ? The best way is • By e-mail, with a short but convincing presentation of your request (+ attaching your cover letter and CV / + portfolio ?) • By letter (less efficient ?) Then…. • after 1 week, send a reminder by mail… or….

  5. …. Phone !!! A very useful tool … • 1 week following your application : to call the company (ask for the recruiter) • Prepare your speech : clearly defined objectives, dates of the internship, of first meeting, hours etc… • Before sending your application : • to get the name of the recruiter

  6. The first impression… The first 20 seconds • The first 20 words • The first 20 gestures • 20 centimeters Like when you meet a client…

  7. The first meeting • The trainee introduces himself/herself… and shows his/her mission statement • The company gives its requirements… expectations, working conditions • Based on trust (Training agreement…)

  8. Labour Law and Working Conditions • 35 h per week • 2 consecutive rest days • Flexible schedule • Versatility

  9. Knowledge and skills • Business expectations vary, depending on the internship, objective, and curricula • Companies want to have students who are capable and skilled but also motivated to discover the working world

  10. The importance of clothing …adapted to the place of internshipnoticed at the first meeting … =

  11. Researched qualities • Patience • Dynamism • Discretion • Reliability • Curiosity • Honesty • Humility …

  12. Good Working Manners • Being understanding • Active listening • Team spirit • Punctuality • Respect • Confidentiality

  13. Making the difference • Sharing corporate culture • Being friendly • Emphasizing customer service • Leaving your mobile phone « OFF » « BEHIND » • Keeping a smiling face • …and showing dedicated (not counting your time)

  14. The Importance of making progress • To become effective… • That way, you gain in confidence and improve your abilities

  15. The choice of the company is essential, because… • Only in a company showing trust, can a trainee transform his/her skills into knowledge…

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