EP GUIDE FOR A FAST MATCH
GLOBAL CITIZEN PROGRAM – AIESEC IN MOROCCO
What do I need to find a MATCH?
oBe determined oBe attractive oBe active oMatch interview oPost match
Be determined! Reply honestly & quickly to these questions:
–What do I want? –Where do I want to go? –When am I available to go?
What do I want?
Where do I want to go?
ďƒźMake a choice of 3 countries destination ďƒźMake sure to pick at least one country destination providing many and diverse opportunities ďƒźAvoid choosing other non-partner countries
OPPORTUNITIES MAP RUSSIA POLAND CZECH REPUBLIC
UKRAINE
ROMANIA ITALY
TUNISIA
GREECE
TURKEY
EGYPT
SOUTH KOREA
CHINA
LEBANON NEPAL
BAHRAIN INDIA
MEXICO
THE PHILIPPINES
THAILAND
MALAYSIA INDONESIA BRAZIL
PERU
CHILE
Few and requiring opportunities Many and diverse opportunities Other opportunities (non-partners)
When am I available to go? Opportunities are
duration minimum • They are available all year long • Make sure to be listed here: tinyurl.com/moroccan-interns (if not, let your EP manager add you)
Be attractive!  Standout from the others, look professional in your CV, OP profile, email, Facebook..  If creating a video application, make it HD and entertaining
Be active!
& Perseverant..
One week is enough for you to find a match, but what if you get no reply? • Send several emails • Apply in OP (max 15 opportunity) • Search in exchange Facebook groups • Approach Project Managers in Facebook/Whatsapp..etc
How to structure my email? Always put in copie your EP manager Say hello in the native language Your profile and opportunity code
Brief explanation of who you are & your experiences
Ask for scheduling an interview time Mention all possible contact information
Always attach your CV in English, motivation letter is a plus
How to apply in OP? First, you can go to internships.aiesec.org and login or register (if it is your first time).
How to apply in OP? If you are a new user, fill in the required information. If you don’t find your school, select “Other School/University”
How to apply in OP? Page loading..Patient..
How to apply in OP? Once you log in for the first time, you will be required to fill in your preferences and background. Select your preferences and click next at the bottom of the page.
How to apply in OP? Make sure to fill all the info ;)
How to apply in OP?
How to apply in OP? After this step, this page should appear to you, select: Volunteering Experiences.
How to apply in OP? This is the opportunities page, before browsing, click on your name and select “Edit Profile�.
Edit Profile
How to apply in OP? Complete all sections and make sure to upload your English CV PDF file.
How to apply in OP? Keep going..
How to apply in OP? Fill and click “Save Academic Experience.
How to apply in OP?
How to apply in OP? Add as many skills and languages as you have.
How to apply in OP? PS. Issues and Fields of work are generally already filled in the first step of your account creation
How to apply in OP? When done with profile, click “Save Profile” and then go to “Home” in the menu bar
How to apply in OP? On the right are the opportunities and on the left are the filters to help you find the opportunities customized to your preferences. Your EP manager contact appears also.
Opportunities
Filters
How to apply in OP? This is the opportunity page, it has all needed descriptions. This opportynity code is: 311966
How to apply in OP? Always read key info first. If you like the opp, click on favourite. If you would like to apply click ;)
How to apply in OP? Clicking on “Favourite� will make the opportunity show first to you in the Home page.
How to apply in OP? Once you click on “Apply now”, a confirmation question appears: Are you sure?
How to apply in OP? You can only be sure that your application been submitted when you see: Applied
How to apply in OP? Go back to fulfill your profile info in case this error red message pop up when applying.
How to apply in OP? Extra tips and tricks
You can’t click on “Apply Now” unless your local chapter approved you: accepted in interview and paid raising fees (400 Dhs). If The apply button is Grey you need to contact your EP manager for approval
How to apply in OP? Extra tips and tricks
In order to open a link received from a project manager, copy the 6 figures (code) in its end, click “Home” and paste them in the end of your link with a “/” then press “Enter” e.g. internships.aiesec.org/#/volunteering/0000000. Watch a tutorial. /345295
How to apply in OP? Extra tips and tricks
Applications are limited to 15, in case you need to apply once more, click on your name in the top right, go to “my applications” and withdraw few applications
Click “Withdraw application”
Confirm: Yes
Application withdrawn: cancelled
How to apply in OP?
After application, what happens?
1. Weither you took interview or sent application video, when the project manager accepts you in the website, you receive an automatic email requesting you to sign acceptance note. 2. Log in to internships.aiesec.org, click on your name (top right), click “my application” you’ll find: pending acceptance note, click on it. 3. A one page contract will appear to you, read it and write your name as signature, submit. 4. Your EP and project manager will then approve this match, you’ll receive another automatic email (in this phase, you need to submit your matching fees, 800dhs). 5. Congratulations, get ready for a one of a life time experience!
What are exchange Fb groups? Exchange Facebook groups, are spaces where: Project managers from all around the world are present Project managers are daily sharing their opportunities EPs are sharing their interests/preferences
What to do? 1. Join all the groups (list in link below) 2. Share your interests with attractive poster (template in link below) 3. Get in touch with project managers and get a MATCH! Find here links to exchange Fb groups: tinyurl.com/xgroups-data Find here template for promotional poster: tinyurl.com/GC-postertemplate
Match Interview Where?
Online –Skype-
When?
Check Time Zones
How?
Be ready & ask by your turn
Potential Questions Can you present yourself briefly? Why this country? Why have you applied for this specific opportunity? Could you tell us about your personality, your weak and strong points? Do you have any volunteering experiences? Which? What is your added value to the team work? What you'll be gaining after the project ends if you are chosen? Why we should choose you?
How to succeed an interview? Prepare in advance headlines of replies to potential questions Do researches about the country/city you applied for (culture, language, living cost..etc) Come on time for the interview and have a good wifi for skype (you’ll need to put camera) Be confident, energetic and friendly, express your motivation to join the opportunity Emphasize on your experiences and how it’ll bring an added value to the interns team Ask by the end of interview about all conditions/logistical information needed.
How to shoot video application? Prepare headlines of replies to given questions Use pro camera or a good phone camera Shoot in front of a beautiful place in your city Be confident, energetic and friendly, express yourself in the best way possible, communication skills and manners are important caracteristics Talk loudly and clearly, avoid having noise in the place you’re shooting In the phase of video editing, add pictures and texts to structure your video, add also a background song (Movie Maker is enough useful for this) Upload your video application to Youtube and send the link in email to project manager
Post Match Matched?
What’s Next?
What to prepare? VISA Application: Open: tinyurl.com/globalcitizen-visa Look for information regarding the VISA process and contact our former EP who already been to the same destination, for any questions
Flight Ticket: Check flight tickets through this website: skyscanner.net and book the cheapest Send a copy of the flight ticket to the project manager to prepare the pick up for you
More:
Get the home address or phone number of the host country Know more about the country you’re going to: living costs, culture, weather..etc Purchase an insurance for safety matters *Required Get a camera or nice phone camera to take pictures and videos as souvenir of your trip Attend the Preparation Seminar organized by AIESEC in your city All set? Fill this survey: tinyurl.com/postmatch-survey *Required
AIESEC Acronyms EP
Exchange Participant
Intern (you)
TN
Trainee Nominee
Project or opportunity
GCDP
Global Community Development Program
Global Citizen program of 6 weeks
EPAN/ TNAN
EP/TN Acceptance Note
Contract where EP/TN accept terms of each others engagement
IL
Invitation Letter
Submitted by TN manager for visa application
OP
Opportunity Portal: internships.aiesec.org
Where you have an account and can browse opportunities
EXPA
Experience.aiesec.org
Internal system of AIESEC, only AIESEC members have access
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AIESEC
International organization for youth leadership
EPM
EP Manager
The AIESEC member in Morocco supporting your application process
HAPPY MATCHING!