1. TRAINEESHIP AUTUMN 2016 INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

2. Why traineeship? 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 placement New ideas / new ressources Extra help in the daily work Up-to-date academic perspectives Recruitment of new employees

3. What is a traineeship? 3-5 months, fulltime job Unpaid/paid 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

4. Register for a traineeship 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 a traineeship → upload traineeship contract REMEMBER To be considered for a grant you must register within → 1 March for traineeships in the autumn → 1 November for traineeships in the spring

5. Searching for a traineeship 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

6. Application and CV 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 Traineeship agreement Contact the International Office Deadline for returning the signed traineeship agreement: 1 June / 1 Dec

7. Practical information AAU scholarship application: deadline 1 March / 1 November Visa application Insurance Vaccinations Prepare yourself → Do’s and taboos around the world Accommodation: → o be organised by yourself → Traineeship placement may have useful contacts

8. Relevant links www.internationaloffice.aau.dk Log on to International Office on Moodle: www.moodle.aau.dk/enrol/index.php?id=2926 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/

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