Global Internships Programme: Employer Guide

Global Internships Programme Employer Guide

KING’S CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY kcl.ac.uk/employers

ing’s is a global university dedicated to serving K the world, crossing boundaries and disciplines with the best international partners to enrich our

students’ experiences, increase the impact of our research and reach new international communities.

We are committed to unearthing elite scholars from overseas, as well as nurturing and encouraging all of our talented students to become global citizens, shaping a family of King’s People who serve the world. We aim to inspire them to think differently in order to become the leaders and thinkers of tomorrow.

Our award-winning Global Internships Programme is a key part of our vision, aiming to develop highly employable graduates who are insightful, globally aware, confident and self-directed learners. Since 2016, we are proud to have expanded our capacity to provide hundreds of students with access to international internships with dynamic and emerging employers in over 25 countries around the world.

Thank you for your support and commitment.

We could not deliver such a strong and successful programme without your partnership.

Professor Funmi Olonisakin Vice President and Vice-Principal International

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of UK students drawn from state schools or colleges4

1. QS World University Rankings 2018 2. The Graduate Employability Rankings 2018 3. QS World University Rankings 2018 4. Higher Education Statistics Agency 2018

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Discover King’s History & prestige

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ing’s College London is one of the world’s top 30 universities1, the fourth oldest in England and a founding member of the University of London.

Located at the heart of the capital across five campuses and arranged across nine faculties, it has an outstanding reputation for world class research and teaching across the humanities, social sciences, law, business and science.

With over 31,377 students and 150,000 alumni drawn from more than 160 countries, King’s is also one of the world’s most international2 and diverse universities with 75.6% of our UK-domicilied full-time undergraduate students drawn from state schools or colleges.3 Over the last ten years, King’s has seen the Russell Group’s largest increase in the percentage of entrants from lower socio-economic groups.

International impact King’s has over

31,000

students from 150 countries

King’s has over

partnership

300

agreements with leading, like-minded institutions

across the globe

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people who have worked or studied at King’s have been awarded the Nobel Prize5

1. World University Rankings 2017-2018 2. Times Higher Education 2018 3. Higher Education Statistics Agency 2017 4. 5, 6. King’s College London 7. Times Higher Education 2018

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of research at King’s was deemed ‘worldleading’ or ‘internationally excellent’6

International Partners

of our internships are offered by alumni or organisations who find it M any rewarding to maintain a relationship with King’s.

We work with a range of people, from large multinationals to grassroot start-ups, you could become a part of this network.

With more than 300 partnerships and innovative alliances, King’s is a world leading institution in creating global networks. Organisations that hire from King’s experience dynamic cultural, academic, and professional exchange that partnering with King’s and hosting a student intern can provide.

Internships guidance

When you are creating the intership role the following elements should be included: • Full time work to be undertaken during the summer holiday (between June and early September). We suggest for a a minimum of eight weeks • A defined project, which creates real tangible impact for your organisation, and a valuable learning experience for the student • Interaction with an assigned supervisor or mentor within your organisation • The intern will be working at registered office space (co-working environments are suitable) • The internship must be paid, offering a salary in line with your country’s National Minimum Wage, or the UK rate if none exists. We encourage hosting organisations to support interns financially with accommodation and international travel

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Global Internships Programme

ur global partnerships are a defining characteristic of the O King’s experience. Since the founding of the Global Internships Programme, our international internships have helped King’s students grow and flourish worldwide.

King’s is passionate about connecting students with employers on a global scale, and we have developed an award-winning model* that allows you to bring talented and productive students into your workplace with ease and efficiency.

The Global Internships Programme: Free of charge: It’s a free of charge service for employers to access motivated and ambitious students Start dates: Internship start dates are flexible, but we recommend anytime between the first week of June and the first week of July, lasting 2-3 months in total Large talent pool: A large talent pool of undergraduate and postgraduate students, with a wide range of skills and language abilities Globally aware team: A globally aware team, who are focused on your hiring needs and familiar with your culture and recruitment market Point of contact: A dedicated member of our King’s team who will be your point of contact throughout the process Application management: Screening and shortlisting service for all potential candidates Promotion: Promotion of your internship by our marketing team to a target audience Support for students: Comprehensive support and guidance for students in advance of their departure, ensuring they are sufficiently equipped for their internship overseas *King’s won the 2017 AGCAS (The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services) Award for Internationalisation

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Working with highly qualified interns from King’s College London has helped us to now share the important research that the local Government of Medellín produces worldwide.

- Medellín City Council

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Benefits to offering an internship in your organisation: • • • • • •

Proven cost-effective method of recruiting and evaluating potential employees Increasing organisation brand awareness among students International interns bring cultural diversity and a fresh perspective to the workplace Gateway to other forms of collaboration with King’s Great way to manage economic uncertainty while maintaining recruitment activity Mentors or supervisors can develop their leadership and managerial skills kcl.ac.uk/gip-employers | 7

Selection Process

ur selection process works in two stages. Firstly, to assist in the shortlisting O process, you will define your selection criteria through close collaboration, taking your business needs into consideration.

Our team will then shortlist applications against the criteria you have provided and pass the strongest candidates on to you to interview and offer. Some examples of attributes our students commonly demonstrate are as follows: Verbal Communication • Teamwork • Commercial Awareness • Global Competencies • Analysing & Investigating • Initiative & Self-Motivation • Drive • Written Communication • Planning & Organisation • Flexibility • Time Management

Programme timeline: Submit your internship: November - April Internships advertised to students: December - May Deadline for student applications: January - May Applications sent to host employer: Within 1 week of deadline Employer has interviewed and selected candidate: Within 4 weeks of deadline Appointment confirmation deadline: Within 6 weeks of deadline Internship starts and finishes between: 1 June & mid-September

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The King’s Internships team was very supportive throughout the way and the process was seamless.

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King’s CareerConnect

Create your employer profile on our online platform: King’s CareerConnect.

Induction

All students will receive a short induction, ensuring they are able to effectively integrate into your working culture.

Preparation

Recruitment

King’s will help you establish an internship profile, to ensure the opportunity best meets your business needs.

The vacancy will be advertised across King’s, ensuring maximum exposure for your organisation to our internationally minded cohort.

Supervision & Mentoring Interns should be provided with access to regular support as a way to maintain productivity and ensure quality output.

Certification & Feedback Complete an exit interview with the student to ensure you and the student are able to critically reflect on the internship experience.

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Employer Relations

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ur team will work with you to develop your internship specification, helping to define the offer and assist in the management, administration and recruitment through the application process.

Andrew Wright Head of Employer Engagement

Phil Hardcastle Employer Relations & Development Manager Andrew Kidals Global Internships Officer Strategic direction and vision for the Global Internships Programme

Employer Engagement & Internships Officers: Alice Forbes Beckie Barlow Markus Stretz Parm Sahota Rebecca Willey

Contact us: +44 (0)20 7848 5860 www.kcl.ac.uk/employers employers@kcl.ac.uk

Our focused research supports employer relations and development in the key regions, including China, South-East Asia, the United States and Europe. We support the recruitment of internships globally and have supported students to work in over 30 countries.

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Employer Engagement King’s College London Level 5 Bush House, South East Wing Strand Campus King’s College London London WC2B 4BG +44 (0)20 7848 5860 www.kcl.ac.uk/employers employers@kcl.ac.uk