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OECD. Internship Programme Waseda University 16 January 2009 Human Resource Management. For a better world economy. The OECD is A hub for global dialogue A source of creative solutions A standard setter defining best practice.

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  1. OECD Internship Programme Waseda University 16 January 2009 Human Resource Management

  2. For a better world economy • The OECD is • A hub for global dialogue • A source of creative solutions • A standard setter defining best practice “The OECD Secretariat is the central nerve-center for professional economists and policymakers in OECD countries and an invaluable resource for the whole world.” Edmund S. Phelps, 2006 Nobel Prize in Economics

  3. Working Together 200 committees in every policy area A network of 40 000 senior officials

  4. The Secretariat • Supporting dialogue with: • High quality policy advice • Multi-disciplinary perspectives • Peer-learning approaches • A reliable source of comparable statistics • 250 publications a year in the fields of economics & public policy

  5. Global issues Science Environment Education Employment OECD Finance Economic Growth Trade Development Energy Governance Tax

  6. The Secretariat • Our Impact

  7. Interns Talk Session

  8. Your future, our future • Internships at the OECD • 130 staff were previously interns • 200 in 2007 across the Organisation for 2 to 6 months • What will you do? • Participate in the preparation of studies, documents & the drafting of reports • Documental research & analysis of existing work • Gather, organise & evaluate statistical information • Meeting preparation • Experience working in an international environment

  9. Waseda/OECD Internship Programme • Internship Requirements • Full time post graduate students at Waseda University studying an OECD related discipline • Short-time assignments (2-6 months) • 5 interns per year at OECD Headquarters in Paris • Technical skills • Linguistic competencies • Team oriented in a multicultural working environment

  10. Waseda/OECD Internship Programme • How to apply? • Send targeted cover letter, resume and availability to Yoko Teruhara, Center for International Education • 1st selection by Waseda University • HRM shares preselected applicant information with interested directorates • Directorates contact candidates to arrange telephone interview • Selection by host directorate

  11. Waseda/OECD Internship Programme • Application form and cover letter • Of top level importance for the entire selection process • Match your pitch to the key criteria • What you did, what you achieved, your motivation… • Telephone interview • Competency-based interviews • How to prepare? Guidelines at www.oecd.org/hrm

  12. Entry level opportunities • Young Professionals Programme • Several positions every 2 years • Initial assignment based on qualifications, experience, personal preferences and institutional staffing needs • Junior Professionals • Junior economist/policy analyst • Advanced university degree with 1-2 years experience • 51 current positions - a growing population

  13. Improving how we recruit • Reaching out to enhance diversity • To broaden and enrich our knowledge base • To find better solutions • Our primary concerns: • Enhancing the nationality mix • Recruiting more women especially at the senior level • Our new initiatives: • Reaching out to talented, qualified individuals • Improving how we communicate • Improving how we recruit

  14. The OECD – a good place to be … • A diverse and inclusive workplace • Managing staff with diverse cultures, education and experience • Flexible work opportunities • Spouse/partner employment support • Your health & well-being • Social and networking opportunities

  15. The OECD – a good place to be … • Paris – the City of Light • Culture, food, wine, shopping, sports… • And also the transport, schools, healthcare

  16. Register at: www.oecd.org/hrm/vacancies

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