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ASL INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP

ASL INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP. Summer Term 2012. Workshop Contents. 1. Why do an Internship ? 2. ASL Internship Support 3. Finding Internships 4. Funding 5. Internships in the US 6. Preparing for an Internship 7. Getting Credits 8. Workshop Evaluation/Feedback. 1. Why do an internship?.

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ASL INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP

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  1. ASL INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP Summer Term 2012

  2. Workshop Contents 1. Why do an Internship ? 2. ASL Internship Support 3. Finding Internships 4. Funding 5. Internships in the US 6. Preparing for an Internship 7. Getting Credits 8. Workshop Evaluation/Feedback

  3. 1. Why do an internship?

  4. “The work world has internationalized itself so thoroughly that internships are no longer seen by employers as giving you an advantage; they are simply expected as part of a complete preparation for the working world.” Crister Garrett, Director of the Institute for American Studies

  5. Why do an internship? • develop soft and professional skills • develop a career plan and sharpen profile • learning and improving language skills • preparing for the international job market (EU, USA, World)

  6. Why do an internship? • polish your CV • networking • getting credits • using your student status to get funding

  7. Where do an internship? • Germany • Europe • United States • Worldwide

  8. Where do an internship? • In the area of Leipzig, there are many opportunities • DHL • Abercrombie&Fitch • Thomson Reuters • Chamber of Commerce – International Division • Consulate of the United States Leipzig • Members of German or European Parliament • eex – european energy exchange • Berlitz – Language schools • Campus inform - student consultancy • Schach&Matt • Amazon • Porsche…. And many more!

  9. 2. ASL Support

  10. ASL Internship Support • workshops • Internship Coordinator • website

  11. Internship Support Website

  12. 3. Finding an internship

  13. ASL Internship Support ASL Website • Internship Offers • The Scoop

  14. Networking “Networking is not about asking for an opportunity, but developing relationships with those who know where they exist.” Emory University Career Center career fairs, family, friends, faculty, peers, alumni (ASAA Events), career counselors

  15. Web Research • company websites • job websites/online databases • newsletters

  16. After looking for 15 Minutes… • ASL List of Online Databases • www.internshipprograms.com • www.getthatgig.com • www.internships4you.com • www.monstertrak.com • www.rsinternships.com • www.internweb.com • http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/search/internshipAdvSearch.asp • www.monster.com • www.careerbuider.com • http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/ • http://unjobs.org • www.praktikum.de • www.praktikum.com • www.praktika.de • www.praktikum.info • www.praktikumsanzeigen.info

  17. 4. Funding

  18. ERASMUS • ERASMUS placements • funding for internships in EU countries plus Turkey, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Croatia, and Switzerland • obligatory and voluntary placements are funded • internships at EU-institutions and diplomatic institutions (e.g. embassies) of home country are not funded by Erasmus

  19. ERASMUS • duration: 3-12 months • monthly scholarship of 300,00 € • start and end of placement can be set individually • application needs to be handed in at least 1 month prior to the beginning of the internship at the International Centre • note: You can do both Erasmus Study and Erasmus (Internship) Placement

  20. ERASMUS • Contact: • Ms. Annegret Cornehl de Paredes • International Centre • Goethestraße 6 • Office: 433 • Office Hours: Tue: 9-11, 13-17 • Thu: 1-5 • Fri: 9-11 • Website

  21. PROMOS • duration: between 6 weeks and 6 months • for countries not covered by ERASMUS internship program • for whom: university students who study in an internationally-oriented degree program • funding: depends on country, ca. 350€ for USA • deadline: for internships between August and December 2012: 1.05. – 15.06. 2012 • all information and application material online • Website

  22. Carlo-Schmid-Program • for whom: university students or recent graduates who want to do an internship at an international organization or selected NGO (UN, EU, etc.) • Funding: approx. 650 € for students • two program options: • Program A: self-organized internship, 3-6 months • Program B: internship from the website, 4-10 months • Deadline for internships in 2013 will be announced on webiste • Website

  23. ASA Program • ASA = Arbeits- und Studienaufenthalte • funded internship program • for whom: students interested in development projects • duration: program cycle takes one year (including 3 months in a developing country) • Funding: depends on the country of your stay (230-400€ per month), insurance, travel costs • Deadline: November 2012 for internships in 2013 • Website

  24. 5. Preparing for an internship

  25. ASL Preparation Checklist • Reminds you of important steps • available online

  26. Timing • oftentimes it is recommendable to start planning your internship at least one year before you want to go! • language preparation • finding an internship • applying for a visa • applying for funding

  27. Mind the American Academic Year! • academic year from August to June • fall term: August to December • spring term: January to May/June

  28. 7. Getting Credits

  29. BA Students • Instead of a SQM (10 LP) • 3 requirements • receive approval ahead of time -> internship proposal • internship of about 240 hours • written report: 8-10 pages

  30. MA Students • Requirements • clear connection between internship and career plan has to be drawn • approval by Prof. Garrett for receiving credits • written report: 8-10 pages • credits: 10 LP

  31. 8. Workshop Evaluation/Feedback

  32. Further Questions? • Katharina Freitag, Internship Coordinator • Internship Support Office, Room 3.501 • Office Hours: Tuesdays, 5.30-6.30 pm and by appointment • E-Mail: asl-internship@uni-leipzig.de

  33. Thanks for Coming!!

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