INTERNSHIP AUTUMN 2017 International Office

Why internship? - project-oriented course - Outcome for the student Academic challenge Test theoretical skills in practice Intercultural experience Greater self-confidence Working experience for the CV Insight in a ”real working environment” Better prepared for life after graduation More goal focused choice of job Useful contacts Outcome for the company/organisation New ideas / new ressources Extra help in the daily work Up-to-date academic perspectives Recruitment of new employees

What is an internship? 3-5 months, fulltime job Unpaid Private business, public institution, international organisation etc. Function as part of the staff Conduct academically relevant tasks Working assignments: → assist in the daily work → conduct an independent analysis for the host company

Register for an internship www.exchangeapplications.aau.dk Log-in → personal data comes up automatically Fill in where to go and when Up-load application and CV → feed back from the International Office When offered an internship → upload internship contract REMEMBER To be considered for a grant you must register within → 1 March for internships in the autumn → 1 November for internships in the spring

Searching for an internship www.jobbank.aau.dk International Office’s Moodle site Internet, newspapers, magazines Evaluation reports from former students List of former traineeship hosts Network; academic staff, friends and family International Office

Application and CV Internship agreement Check the web for tips (incl. International Office’s website) Write few, but good applications Avoid standard applications Adjust/motivate each application Feedback from us Internship agreement Contact the International Office Deadline for uploading the signed internship agreement: 1 June / 1 Dec to keep the chance of receiving a grant. PLEASE note: NO grant guaranteed !

Practical information AAU / ERASMUS+ grant application: deadline 1 March / 1 November Visa application Insurance (minimum health, accident, liability – 24H/7) Vaccinations Prepare yourself → Do’s and taboos around the world Accommodation: → to be organised by yourself → host company may have useful contacts

Relevant links www.internationaloffice.aau.dk Log on to International Office on Moodle: www.moodle.aau.dk/enrol/index.php?id=2926 www.gribverden.dk www.karriere.aau.dk/arrangementer-studerende/ www.studyabroadfunding.org www.scholarshipportal.eu www.legatnet.dk www.so.dk/studie/legater/

International Office Internship Abroad: Gitte Nørgaard Jensen gij@adm.aau.dk Trine Østergaard Nielsen trn@adm.aau.dk Office location: Fredrik Bajers Vej 5, room 110 Office hours Monday to Friday: 12-15 Web: www.internationaloffice.aau.dk