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Internships
Alena Brunova, Artem Soloviev, Ulrich Ochmann
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Structure
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Why are we here?
CommentThis slide is based on the JOHARI window
being A the arena field (clear communication
in both directions) and U the unknown area
(communication is disturbed in both directions).

• Students applying for internships often do not
  know what the company is looking for (and vice
  versa)

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What have we done?
We have interviewed students and companies in
order to switch from the unknown to the arena!

• Collected responses of 112 international students
• Interviewed 17 companies
• Compared the results

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Structure
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Our survey - results
The students want to gain work experience as a
reference in their CV.
Students 3,31Companies 3,76
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Not important 1, Most important 4
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Our survey - results
The students want to learn new theories.
Students 2,66Companies 2,29
ü
Not important 1, Most important 4
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Our survey - results
The students are looking for a social
experience.
Students 2,99Companies 2,88
ü
Not important 1, Most important 4
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Our survey - results
The students wants to implement what they have
learned at school.
Students 2,65Companies 3,41
û
Not important 1, Most important 4
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Our survey - results
The students want to implement what they have
learned at school.
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Our survey - results
The students want to earn money.
Students 2,17Companies 2,53
ü
Not important 1, Most important 4
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Our survey - results
The students wants to build up a long-term
relationship.
Students 3,18Companies 3,35
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Not important 1, Most important 4
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Our survey - level of task
What kind of task do students expect?
Students 1,84
What kind of task do they desire?
Students 2,54
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What kind of task is given by companies?
Companies 2,18
Low independence 1, High independence 3
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Structure
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Our survey - results
Why are companies employing interns?
1. To get to know prospective employees before
their graduation 2. To create a better image
among students 3. To get low-cost assistance for
projects
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Our survey - results
Companies look for university grades.
Companies 3,00Students 2,94
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Not important 1, Most important 4
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Our survey - results
Companies look for practical skills.
Companies 3,71 Students 3,10
û
Not important 1, Most important 4
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Our survey - results
Companies look for practical skills.
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Our survey - results
Companies look for interns with work experience.
Companies 2,65Students 3,10
û
Not important 1, Most important 4
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Our survey - results
Companies look for interns with work experience.
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Our survey - results
Companies want the student to socially fit in a
team.
Companies 3,71 Students 3,13
û
Not important 1, Most important 4
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Our survey - results
Companies want the student to fit in a team.
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Our survey - results
Companies want students who are motivated to
work hard.
Companies 2,88Students 3,21
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Not important 1, Most important 4
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Our survey - results
Companies look for personal characteristics.
Companies 2,06Students 1,92
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Not important 1, Most important 4
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Our survey - results
Companies are influenced by a personal
recommendation.
Companies 1,76Students 2,51
û
Not important 1, Most important 4
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Our survey - results
Companies are influenced by a personal
recommendation.
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Our survey - results
Companies look for intelligence.
Companies 3,47Students 2,88
û
Not important 1, Most important 4
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Our survey - results
Companies look for intelligence.
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Our survey - salary
Students expect the salary to cover the costs of
living. Companies usually pay a salary covering
the costs of living.
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Our survey - summary
Students want 1. To gain work experience for
their CV (3,31) 2. To build up a long-term
relationship (3,18) 3. To get the social
experience (2,99)
Companies prefer 1. Practical skills (3,71) 1.
Abilitiy to socially fit into the company
(3,71) 3. Intelligence (3,47)
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Structure
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Some statements
If the intern has convinced us with his
performance, he directly gets an offer for his
job after graduation.
? Internships can be a valuable chance for your
personal career.
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Some statements
If you show that you can and want to do more in
your internship, you will get higher tasks.
? Your task level is dependent on your commitment.
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Some statements
During an internship, you can try out
professions and make valuable contacts.
? Internships help you with finding your
profession.
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Conclusion from our survey
In general, companies and students expect the
same from each other. However

• Students underestimate the companies demand for
  practical skills and social integration
• Students overestimate the companies need for
  prior work experience

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Conclusion

• When you head for a certain company after
  graduation, an internship can open you the doors

Example 50 of Procter and Gambles new managers
recruited have gone through an internship with
the company before.
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Conclusion
When applying for an internship

• present your practical skills
• consider that the company is looking for
  prospective employees
• prove that you socially fit into the company

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Conclusion
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Thank you
for your attention
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