ASL INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP Winter Term 2012/2013. Workshop Contents 1. Why do an internship ? 2. ASL Internship Support 3. Finding Internships 4. Funding.

ASL INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP

Winter Term 2012/2013

Workshop Contents

1. Why do an internship ?2. ASL Internship Support 3. Finding Internships4. Funding5. Internships in the US 6. Preparing for an Internship7. Getting Credits 8. Workshop Evaluation/Feedback

1. Why do an internship?

“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.”

Prof. Crister Garrett, Institute for American Studies

Why do an internship?

develop soft and professional skillsdevelop a career plan and sharpen

profilelearning and improving language

skillspreparing for the international job

market (EU, USA, World) some employers consider

internships as more important than grades!

Why do an internship?

polish your CVnetworking

internships may result in permanent positions

getting credits using your student status to get

funding

Where do an internship?

Private Sector (Company/Small businesses)

Media (Newspaper, TV, Publishing House, …)

International Organization/NGO Research Institution …

Where do an internship?

• In the area of Leipzig, there are many opportunities

• DHL

• Thomson Reuters

• Chamber of Commerce – International Division

• Consulate General of the United States

• Members of German or European Parliament

• EEX – European Energy Exchange

• Berlitz – Language schools

• Schach&Matt (Communication Agency)

• Amazon

• Porsche…. And many more!

Where do an internship?

Germany Europe United States Worldwide

LMU München http://www.s-a.uni-muenchen.de/studierende/jobboerse/praktika_inland/index.html

2. ASL Support

ASL Internship Support

WorkshopsInternship Coordinator Website ASL Info Board

Internship Support Website

3. Finding an Internship

ASL Internship Support

ASL Website

Internship Offers The ScoopASL Info Board

Career Centers – Job Portals

Post local, regional, national, and international internship offers

Uni Leipzig, Website FU Berlin, WebsiteUni Bonn, WebsiteLMU München, Website

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

Web Research

company websites

job websites/online databases

newsletters

Online Internship Databases

Reference Books

Reference Books offer addresses and contact information of

companies, political and cultural institutions, etc.

Online: ABC der deutschen Wirtschaft, WebsitePrint: Hoppenstedt: Handbuch der

Großunternehmen, Verlag Hoppenstedt und Co, Darmstadt

Print: OECKL: Taschenbuch des Öffentlichen Lebens: Deutschland/Europa und Internationale Zusammenschlüs-se, Festland Verlag GmbH

Check library and Career Center for access to books!

Fair Company Initiative

Initiative by Junge Karriere (WirtschaftsWoche and Handelsblatt)

Fair Company was started in 2004 Today: 1800 companies and small businesses have joined

have agreed to follow certain rules which guarantee fair internships (e.g. fair payment or allowance, fair working conditions, internship as a learning experience, etc.)

job websites/online databases

newsletters

Fair Company Initiative

Students looking for an internship can consult the website to find companies that offer a fair internship

Check Website

4. Funding

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 January and July

2013: 1.12.2012 – 31.01. 2013 Deadline for internships between August and

December 2013: 1.05. – 15.06. 2013 Application: Leipzig University, application

material online Website

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, 925€ for graduates, plus insurance

two program options:Program A: self-organized internship, 3-6

months, no funding for July and August Program B: internship from the website, 4-

10 months Deadline for internships in 2013: March 2013 for

internships starting in September 2013 Website

GIZ: Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit Offer different programs (e.g. internships,

volunteering, study aboard, and language classes) in different countries (USA, Africa, Latin America,…)

Support participants in organizing the stay abroad (e.g. help visa, workshops, etc. )

Scholarships depend on the program and country Application: depends on the program and country

First choose a country/region and then a program that meets your interest

Check website for programs and application

Steuben-Schurz Gesellschaft

Goal: promote transatlantic exchange between Germany and the US

US Interns Program: German students have the opportunity to pursue an internship in the US

Students and graduates can apply for positions in business, science, politics, international relations, social services, the media, and the arts in both the profit and non-profit sector

Steuben-Schurz Gesellschaft

Steuben-Schurz-Gesellschaft organizes a (paid) internship

Duration: 8 weeks to 6 months Application: € 250 administration fee is

due as soon as an internship has been accepted

Application Deadline: Please check website

ASA Program

ASA = Arbeits- und Studienaufenthalte funded internship program for whom: students interested in development

projectsduration: 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: January 10, 2013 for

internships/programs in 2013Website

Fremdsprachenassistenzkraefte

PAD = Pädagogischer Austauschdienst promote international exchange and cooperation

in the school and education sector students learn more about host country and

acquire teaching skills designed for students aiming at becoming

teachers (Lehramt) but other students can apply as well

countries: Australia, Belgium, China, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, Spain, USA

Fremdsprachenassistenzkraefte

Funding: students receive monthly funding for living expenses (depends on the host country)

Travel expenses are not covered Application: Deadline: December 1, 2012Website

5. Internships in the US

Internships in the US

plan ahead: entire process takes several months

three major steps: 1. Find an internship 2. Get the DS-2019 form 3. Apply for a J-1 Visa at the US

Embassy

Major Steps

1. Finding an internship process is the same as in

Germany/Europe

2. Get the DS-2019 form form that is required by the US

authorities before the actual visa application

can only be obtained by a legal sponsor (e.g. College Council, GACC, Travel Works)

Getting The J1 Visa

3. Getting the J1 Visa US Consulate General in Leipzig

does not issue visasUS Embassy in Berlin and

Consulates General in Frankfurt and Munich are responsible for visa interview

bring all required documents

Documents for the visa application

ein für die Dauer des beabsichtigten Aufenthaltes gültiger Reisepass ausgefülltes Antragsformular DS-160 (www.us-botschaft.de) Vordokument DS-2019 (wird von Gasthochschule oder

Austauschorganisation ausgestellt) ein Training/Internship Placement Plan DS-7002 (vom Praktikumsgeber

ausgefüllt) ein aktuelles, den Richtlinien entsprechendes Passfoto (www.us-

botschaft.de) Finanzierungsnachweis Nachweis der Bindung an das Heimatland (z.B. Rückflugticket, Schreiben

der Hochschule bzw. Immatrikulationsbescheinigung) Nachweis der bezahlten Visum-Bearbeitungsgebühr z.Zt. 128 € Nachweis der bezahlten SEVIS Gebühr von z.Zt. USD 180 (www.us-

botschaft.de) ein an Sie selbst adressierter, frankierter A4 Rückumschlag

US Consulate General Leipzig

Birgit KämmerUS Consulate General LeipzigPublic Affairs Wilhelm-Seyfferth-Strasse 4D-04107 Leipzig, Germanyphone: +49-341-213 84 61 or 030-8305-1761fax: +49-341-213 84 77e-mail: [email protected]: www.usembassy.de

6. Preparing for an Internship

ASL Preparation Checklist

Reminds you of important steps available online

Timing

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

Mind the American Academic Year!

academic year from August to June

fall term: August to December

spring term: January to May/June

7. Getting Credits

BA Students

Internship can count as SQM (10 LP)3 requirements

receive approval ahead of time -> internship proposal

internship of about 240 hours written report: 8-10 pages

MA Students

Professional Internship Module 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

8. Workshop Evaluation/Feedback

nding an internship

Further Questions?

• Katharina Freitag, Internship Coordinator • Internship Support Office, Room 3.501 • Office Hours: Tuesdays, 4-5 pm and by

appointment • E-Mail: [email protected]

Thanks for Coming!!