Global Talent eBook

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GLOBAL

TALENT

discover the global internship program explore your opportunity to launching your career

table of contents

what is the global internship program?...............................................3 internship outcomes.........................5 exchange process..............................7 the aiesec advantage........................8 testimonials.........................................9 getting started...................................11

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what is the global internship program?

Global Talent is an intercultural internship program powered by AIESEC. We give students and recent graduates like you the opportunity to take on a cross-cultural professional development experience. Internships are available in over 100 countries, in a variety of work settings, from small start-up companies, to non-governmental organizations, to multinational corporations from around the world.

Internships can last from 3 - 18 months and are designed to give you the professional development experience that will take you one step further in your career, while the experience of living abroad will allow you to grow into the person you have always wanted to be.

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who is tthaelent program for? global

Global Talent internships are for upper year students or recent graduates of a Canadian university where an AIESEC chapter is present. These experiences provide you with the opportunity to gain professional experience in an intercultural setting. We are looking for talented, proactive young leaders with a passion for learning from new experiences and a keen interest in developing their leadership potential personally and professionally. If you are interested in a global career, or even just looking for your next career direction and are passionate about travel, an AIESEC internship is a perfect place for you to jumpstart your future.

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internship outcomes

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A positive and challenging learning experience

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Practical skills and knowledge in a foreign environment to complement the intern’s higher educational background or career aspirations

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Interaction with different social and cultural environments to gain intercultural competencies

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Development of theoretical and practical leadership skills

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Opportunity to apply personal and professional skills, knowledge, attitudes and values to work for the organisation

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Develop awareness and knowledge of social issues and different practices of the sending and hosting country

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Provide a platform to develop a global mindset and one’s self-awareness

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To gain an understanding of how to make a positive impact within an organization

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global talent internships across the globe

The following chart shows the most popular destinations for Canadian students in 2013. A total of 198 interns in 51 different countries.

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Ukraine, South Korea, Czech Republic

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UK, USA, Tunisia, Romania, Ireland, Indonesia, France, Denmark, Cote D’Ivoire

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Ecuador, Tanzania, Serbia, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Russia, Slovakia, Malaysia, Kenya, Krygyzstan, Guatemala, Greece, El Salvador, Bolivia, Austria

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our exchange process

8 steps to go on EXCHANGE

Register online at aiesec.ca/register

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Complete application form

Learn more about the program: • Explore the website • Attend info session

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Pay membership & internship fee

Get interviewed

by AIESEC

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Get interviewed by employer

Apply for positions in the AIESEC database

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Accept offer & get hired

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the AIESEC advantage

One of the biggest advantages of taking on an internship with AIESEC is the support you receive before, during, and after your internship. AIESEC is completely run by students like yourself, some of whom have already experienced a Global Talent internship, so they know exactly what challenges you will be facing, and are well equipped to support you on your journey. These are some of the services and support you can expect.

AIESEC in your country is responsible for:

AIESEC at your destination country is responsible for:

• Providing information about AIESEC policies and standards • Providing support with finding the right internship • Helping you prepare to go abroad

• Helping you with visa and work permit procedures • Finding you accommodation • Introduction with the company at the start of the internship • Helping you adjust to the local culture • Providing support in case of emergencies

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testimonials

ritchie AIESEC Ottawa GIP at John Clements Consultants Inc., the Philippines This AIESEC internship has been such a blast so far! I’ve met so many like-minded people – it’s so astonishing that we’re all from different countries and cultures. My internship has provided me with challenging work that has pushed me to grow and mature both personally and professionally. If you love traveling to other countries and experiencing a change of culture, and are now looking to develop yourself professionally , an AIESEC internship is the way to go.

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tania spilchen founder, one! international poverty relief I never dreamed my one-year AIESEC internship to Mumbai (Bombay), India would lead me on a personal journey that eight years later finds me running schools for 160 street kids. Thanks to AIESEC, I discovered how one person could make a difference to the lives of many, one at a time.

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testimonials

Laurent Lacoursière Facilitation Specialist, Royal Bank of Canada AIESEC proved to me that anything is possible.

I never would have dreamed of being one of the leaders of a great organization at the young age of 22 years and having the opportunity to travel around the world. Because of AIESEC, I have life-long friends in different countries, a balanced perspective of the world and a career where I use the passion I discovered and the skills gained over twenty years ago.

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ted kouri principal, incite solutions inc.

I am often asked, “Why did you start your own business?” There’s the long answer about a back-packing trip through Europe with my future business partner and the short answer about being too naïve to know any better. But the real reason stems from my experience with AIESEC.

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getting started

register online If you have read through this entire book and are excited about taking on a Global Talent internship with AIESEC register online at www.aiesec.ca/register and your nearest AIESEC chapter will get in touch with you!

learn more To find out more about Global Talent, check out these links Global Talent: http://aiesec.ca/global-internships/global-talent/ FAQs section: http://aiesec.ca/faqs/ If Global Talent is not right for you right now, there are other ways you can get involved with AIESEC. Find out more about the international volunteer opportunities offered by our Global Citizen program, or how you can get involved at your campus Global Citizen: http://aiesec.ca/global-internships/global-citizen/ Campus Involvement: http://aiesec.ca/leadership-development/

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getting started

visit our blog Here are some articles from our blog you may be interested in reading: How to Launch a Global Career http://aiesec.ca/blog/how-to-launch-a-global-career/ Unique International Business Customs http://aiesec.ca/blog/unique-international-business-customs/ Leading from Behind http://aiesec.ca/blog/leading-from-behind/

connect with aiesec canada AIESEC Canada currently has local committees in 30 universities in Canada. The local committee at your university will be your primary point of contact and will be responsible for your AIESEC experience. When you register at www.aiesec.ca/register, your local committee will be notified, and get in touch with you.

You can find a full list of Canadian universities with an AIESEC chapter, along with their contact information at aiesec.ca/contact-us If your university does not have an AIESEC chapter, and you are interested in starting one, contact us at info@aiesec.ca

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do not follow where the path may lead. go instead where there is no path & leave a trail.

-muriel strode

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