IAESTE Information Session June Jan Acceptance & Visa April- May Nov Applications Open Jan Offers exchanged Feb- March Selection of applicants Acceptance & Visa April- May Internship begins June

Where are we at with IAESTE? Information Session Outline Where are we at with IAESTE? Explain procedures again and timeline Address audience – registered and waiting list Submitting documents (other docs for specific countries) Applying online IAESTE offers Explained Notes about some countries Preparing an excellent nomination How to apply for an offer Cover letter tips Quality of documents especially CV Selection criteria Priority given to Make sure your documents are complete (ready for nominating) Receiving acceptance Begin visa application procedures if required What could go wrong, backup plan Book your tickets and send your papers Communicate with LC about your arrival, accommodation etc Communicate with employer Questions

Where are we at with IAESTE? Explain procedures again and timeline

Registered vs Waiting List Before After Deadline 11 Jan Time Limit 26 Feb Address audience – registered (paid and eligible) and waiting list (below 2.5, late payment, major is rare) Submitting documents (other docs for specific countries) Applying online Feb March

Anyone on the waiting list will catch up Those on the waiting list will catch up

Plus Certificate of Enrollment Also known as to whom it may concern letter

IAESTE offers Explained Information Session Outline Where are we at with IAESTE? Explain procedures again and timeline Address audience – registered and waiting list Submitting documents (other docs for specific countries) Applying online IAESTE offers Explained Notes about some countries Preparing an excellent nomination How to apply for an offer Cover letter tips Quality of documents especially CV Selection criteria Priority given to Make sure your documents are complete (ready for nominating) Receiving acceptance Begin visa application procedures if required What could go wrong, backup plan Book your tickets and send your papers Communicate with LC about your arrival, accommodation etc Communicate with employer Questions

Create a digital signature May need Language certificate View offer details Create a digital signature May need Language certificate Possible interview IAESTE offers Explained Notes about some countries

Preparing an Excellent Nomination Information Session Outline Where are we at with IAESTE? Explain procedures again and timeline Address audience – registered and waiting list Submitting documents (other docs for specific countries) Applying online IAESTE offers Explained Notes about some countries Preparing an excellent nomination How to apply for an offer Cover letter tips Quality of documents especially CV Selection criteria Priority given to Make sure your documents are complete (ready for nominating) Receiving acceptance Begin visa application procedures if required What could go wrong, backup plan Book your tickets and send your papers Communicate with LC about your arrival, accommodation etc Communicate with employer Questions

Look at offer Prepare a cover letter Cover letter Tips Preparing an excellent nomination How to apply for an offer Cover letter tips Quality of documents especially CV Cover letter Tips

Quality documents

Quality documents

Bad Quality documents Can use scanner app

CV If you have your portfolio online, put the link in your CV Remove Available upon request Recommendation letter already attached

Selection Criteria Information Session Outline Where are we at with IAESTE? Explain procedures again and timeline Address audience – registered and waiting list Submitting documents (other docs for specific countries) Applying online IAESTE offers Explained Notes about some countries Preparing an excellent nomination How to apply for an offer Cover letter tips Quality of documents especially CV Selection criteria Priority given to Make sure your documents are complete (ready for nominating) Receiving acceptance Begin visa application procedures if required What could go wrong, backup plan Book your tickets and send your papers Communicate with LC about your arrival, accommodation etc Communicate with employer Questions

Ready for Nominating! Make sure your documents are complete Must – Complete Documents Must – Portfolio (Architect/Design students) Must – Nationality (if you can get visa) Notification is pretty quick so be ready! Meaning, have your document uploaded and at their best!

Selection Method Design Students Everyone Else Portfolio Letter GPA Design Students Everyone Else Letter CV GPA 70% 60% 20% 20% Selection criteria Priority given to Make sure your documents are complete (ready for nominating) 20% 10% Cover letter (Best matches the job)

Only apply for jobs you are interested in No limit - Max 3 Recommended How many job offers can I apply for? No limit - Max 3 Recommended Avoid being chosen for something you don’t want

only the chosen applicant is contacted Only 1 applicant per offer If you don’t hear from IAESTE UAE by the end of Feb you can check for remaining offers online in March and apply

Receiving Acceptance Information Session Outline Where are we at with IAESTE? Explain procedures again and timeline Address audience – registered and waiting list Submitting documents (other docs for specific countries) Applying online IAESTE offers Explained Notes about some countries Preparing an excellent nomination How to apply for an offer Cover letter tips Quality of documents especially CV Selection criteria Priority given to Make sure your documents are complete (ready for nominating) Receiving acceptance Begin visa application procedures if required What could go wrong, backup plan Book your tickets and send your papers Communicate with LC about your arrival, accommodation etc Communicate with employer Questions

Begin visa application procedures (if required) What could go wrong, backup plan

Book your tickets and send your completed acceptance papers

Communicate with LC arrival accommodation Communicate with Employer

What could go wrong? Cancelled by Student Cancelled by Employer Academic reasons Family reasons Financial reasons Delays to visas/work permits Illness or accident Changes to original Offer Other opportunity accepted Nomination not received Reorganisation No Supervisor Financial reasons Illness / Accident Nomination not suitable Delays to visas/work permits

Submit Docs Apply for Jobs Get Nominated Acceptance Communication Quality 1-3 Jobs Patience Confirmed Communication Prepare for travel Start Training Your Feedback Employer LC Make the most of it Share Your Experi- ence

Questions? Information Session Outline Where are we at with IAESTE? Explain procedures again and timeline Address audience – registered and waiting list Submitting documents (other docs for specific countries) Applying online IAESTE offers Explained Notes about some countries Preparing an excellent nomination How to apply for an offer Cover letter tips Quality of documents especially CV Selection criteria Priority given to Make sure your documents are complete (ready for nominating) Receiving acceptance Begin visa application procedures if required What could go wrong, backup plan Book your tickets and send your papers Communicate with LC about your arrival, accommodation etc Communicate with employer Questions