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Experience Abroad?For a Career Launching
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10 000 internships around the world each year!
Go Global with AIESEC!
Present in over 113 countries and territories and with over 86,000 members, AIESEC is the world's largest youth-run organisation. Focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development, AIESEC offers young people the opportunity to be global citizens, to change the world, and to get experience and skills that matter today.
Global Internship ProgramAIESEC
AIESEC each year provides over 10 000 young people with the opportunity to live and work in a foreign country.
Here is your chance to experience professional development and cross-cultural living and working experience!
Global Internship Program
International work experience is a valuable asset in employment market. And the Global Internship Program is an effective way to gain professional practical experience in a foreign country while expanding your vision of the world.
AIESEC is cooperating with different companies. Among them are world wide known international as well as middle and small size companies, and start-ups. As a result AIESEC has access to 10,000 internships within different fields, such as business administration, finance, accounting, marketing, project management, human resources, teaching, engineering and IT. Duration of the internship may vary from 6 weeks till 1,5 years. Interns receive a salary which is covering living expenses during they stay in another country.
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Professional Internships
Are you a student or have graduated maximum 2 years ago, and you are younger than 30 years?
You have at least 1 year work experience in your field?
English is not a problem for you and you havea minimum B2 level English certificate?
If you answered Yes to previous questions and you have an open-mindset and willigness to go abroad you can join Global Exchange Program
Whom are we looking for?
Whom are we looking for?
Global Internship Program
With 3 months of the summer ahead, you are probably thinking of how to maximise your experience, both personally and professionally; thinking of how to widen your mind-set and join a truly international community; thinking of making a real impact somewhere in the world. Well, here is a chance to do all three.Volunteer abroad this summer and make a real impact in the developing world. Projects are based upon four key issues; Community Development, Education, Environmental Issues & Entrepreneurship, and last at least six weeks during the summer months. It is the perfect opportunity to maximize your summer experience by immersing yourself into a new and exciting culture, working as part of a truly international team and gain valuable experience.
Volunteering
Are you a student or have graduated maximum 2 years ago, and you are younger than 30 years?
Are you adventurous, innovative, motivated, flexible and willing to explore the world?
Then this program is something for you. Projects are available all year – just let us know when you want to start!
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1Selection and Preparation of the candidatesSelection and Preparation of the candidates
After contacting nearest AIESEC office you can enter a review process to assess your experiences and motivation for doing an AIESEC exchange.
2 Finding an Internship1-7 monthsFinding an Internship1-7 months
AIESEC provides resources, trainings and support to prepare you to live and work in another country. This includes visa processing.
You are able to apply for internships. Companies will have selection process by assessing your experience and capacity.
You will be trained and given access to use our online database of internship offers.
Process
During and After the Internshipfrom 6 weeks to 1,5 year3
AIESEC members in your host chapter provide support and assistance in getting setup whileproviding opportunities for cultural and social activities.
AIESEC supports you in making the readjustment process when you return home.
FAQ
Does AIESEC has language requirements? Do I need to be fluent in X language if I am going to X country?English is the international language of AIESEC. AIESEC members across the world will speak English, and the English language is the basis of a large number of AIESEC internships. Because of this, proficiency in English is required to be eligible to go on most any AIESEC internship. In Central and South America the majority of internships require proficiency in Spanish. Those in Germany often require proficiency in German. Additional language ability is an added bonus for multi-lingual applicants.
Can I apply for both types of internships at the same time?At the same time you can apply only for one type of intership – professional internship or volunteer. But if you are interested in other type of internship you can do it after finishing the first internship.
When can I sign up for an international internship?Enrolment is all year round. However, at different period of time, there will be different opportunities in different countries. It is advisable to apply at least 4 months prior to internship period for the professional internships and 2 months prior to internship for volunteering.
Can I do an internship in my home country?No. Also you cannot match with a country in which you have lived for more than two years in the last ten years. The starting date of the last ten years should be considered from the pre-selection date.
If I don't find internship during the year will AIESEC return me 1st part the payment?Applicants do not get refunded. It is expected that you only apply if you are 100% sure that you want to go on exchange and are motivated to search for an internship with the help of AIESEC and on your own.
Application Process and Requirements
Finding the Internship
In which countries are available internships?AIESEC offers internships in more than 110 countries, though the demand on trainees with different background differ from country to country. Besides it's important to take into consideration that in Western Europe and North America competition for internship placement is higher then in Asia for example. So we suggest for a candidate to be open for new opportunities, than focused on one company or country. We want to provide you with the best learning experience, which sometimes means that we will offer you an internship in a country, you have never ever thought about. The more flexible you are (in terms of starting and ending dates, duration, and destination) the bigger will be pool of internships for you to apply for.
In what kind of companies I can have an internship and in which departments? Can I specify a company I would like to have an internship in?AIESEC works with several thousands of companies around the world. Among them are start-ups, small and middle size companies, NGOs as well worldwide known international corporations. The areas of work within professional internship can be IT, Management, finance, HR, Marketing, engineering, teaching etc. Job descriptions are varying a lot and you can apply to any of them but need to take into consideration your background, professional experience and knowledge of languages.
What I should expect when I arrive to my hosting country?In the chosen place of internship there will be located AIESEC Local Committee. So there will be people who will pick you up in the airport, will introduce with local reality and will help to integrate in the new place of living.
How much money I will receive during the internship?In case of volunteering you won't receive salary but you will be provided with food and accommodation as well as transportation inside the project. On the other hand during professional internships you will receive monthly salary. Usually salary is equal average salary I n the particular country and never less than the minimal salary.
During the internship
Is transportation and visa fees covered?Transportation costs from home country to internship place as well as VISA expenses have to be covered by trainee himself. In some specific cases transportation and VISA are covered by company which hired the trainee. But you should count these expenses while choosing your destination country.
Is it possible that my salary won't cover the expenses in the country?Salary is meant to cover basic needs – accommodation, food and transportation. So if trainee is running out of salary it may happen because additional extra expenditures , for example leisure activities.
Who will cover my first month abroad?It depends on the chosen type of internship. If you have chosen volunteering than your food and accommodation should be covered already in the first month. In case of professional internship you may have to cover your first month by yourself as you will receive the salary at the end of the month/in the beginning of the next one, but when you will finish intership this money will return to you as the last salary.
Can I choose my accommodation?Yes, trainee is not obliged to stay in original accommodation during the internship. It's possible to change as many times as needed based on needs and preferences.
If I don't like internship can I leave home?In these cases AIESEC operates with Exchange Program Polices where is defined in which cases trainee can leave the internship. If trainee wants to leave internship without serious reason, it may be needed to cover expenses which appear due to break of the contract.
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Contacts
Barcelona
AIESEC in Bellaterra
Economics Faculty, Building B Aut Univ of Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyolla del Vallès, Barcelona(+34) 93 581 16 [email protected]
AIESEC in Granada
GSDF. CC.EE.y of EE. Campus of Cartuja S / N 18011 Granada(+34) 958 244 [email protected]
AIESEC in Pompeu FabraUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - Carrer Ramon Trias Fargas, 25-27 Dep. 20.1E10 08005 Barcelona(+34) 93 542 18 [email protected]
AIESEC in URLIQS Faculty of Economics. Via Augusta, 390 08017 BARCELONA(+34) 93 267 20 [email protected]
AIESEC in A CorunaFaculty of Business and Economics Campus Elviña s / n. 15071 A Coruña(+34) 98 116 70 00 ext [email protected]
AIESEC in [email protected]
AIESEC in Malaga
University of Málaga. Faculty of Business and Administration Ecónimcas. Pz. El Ejido s / n | 29013 Málaga
(+34) 952 131 140 [email protected]
AIESEC in Seville
GSDF of Economics Avenida Ramon y Cajal, 1 41005 Seville
(+34) 95 455 75 19 ext [email protected]
AIESEC in Valladolid
CC.EE.y Faculty of EE. Esgueva Valley Avenue, 6 47011 Valladolid
(+34) 983 42 30 00 Ext [email protected]
AIESEC in Zaragoza
And EE CC.EE Fctad of Gran Via 2, 50005 Zaragoza
(+34) 976 76 10 00 Ext [email protected]
