Interns 4Afrika

This is the application form for an internship with one of Microsoft’s partner organisations – please complete in English.

Please note that this application is in 5 main sections:

• Basic Personal Details

• Application Prerequisites

• Internship Parameters

• Skills, Experience and Motivation

• Additional Background Information

If you wish to apply, please complete this form electronically and answer all the questions in each section. Please submit your application form together with an up to date CV to y4Afrika@microsoft.com by the application deadline, Sunday 15th November. Please include your first name and second name in the titles of the documents you submit.

Please refer to program information on the website including the FAQ’s sheet when completing this application.If you have particular questions that are not answered in the FAQ sheet which you would like to raise please send an email to y4Afrika@microsoft.com.

Microsoft has identified a set of criteria to ensure that all applicants are assessed equally and fairly; these will be applied toSection C of the application form.

Please note down these important dates:

Application Deadline: Sunday 15th November

Interviews: From 16th November 2015

Internship Start Date: December 2015 (exact date to be agreed with partner organization)

Please note that your application will be treated in strict confidence. All data submitted will be fairly and lawfully processed and used purely for the purposes of the Interns4Afrika Program. Data will kept secure, processed in accordance with your rights.

Interns 4Afrika Application Form

A. Basic Personal Details

First Name(s): Surname:

Preferred Title: (Please mark with an ‘x’)

Ms Miss Mrs Mr Dr Prof

In which country do you live?

Contact Address:

Contact numbers (please include country code):

Home Mobile:

Email:

B. Application Prerequisites

Yes No

Are you currently in education or have you graduated from an Undergraduate or Postgraduate course within the last 12 months?

Yes No

Are you able to commit to completing an internship for 6 months starting 1st December 2015?

Yes No

Do you have right to work in the country in which you are currently located?

Yes No

Do you have a BA/BSc in a business related or IT degree?

University Name:

University Address

Course Title

Please provide details of the university you attended and the course you completed:

C. Internship Parameters

Track A – Sales Track B – Marketing Track C – Technical

Please select the internship track you wish to apply for (More details on each of the paths is available here):

Applying for a place on the Interns4Afrika program is a competitive process; please explain your preference and your overall motivation for wishing to participate. (150 words max).

I have chosen to apply for this internship because:

I have indicated the internship path above because

D. Skills, Expertise and Motivations

What do you think has prepared you for this internship and how will it help you supportyour future career goals (250 words max)?

Please give an example, from outside of your studies, of when you have worked in a team. What was your role and whatdid you contribute to the team’s performance (250 words max).

Describe a time when you have had to communicate with a range of different people to achieve a particular goal. Outline the task, the people you dealt with, and the outcome (250 words max).

Describe a challenging project or activity which you have planned and taken through to a conclusion. What was yourobjective, what did you do and what was the outcome? Include any changes you made to your initial plan (250 words max).

Describe a situation where you have had to manage your time to achieve your goals.How did you achieve this (250 words max)?

E. Additional Background Information

The Interns4Afrika program embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. The informationyou provide will stay confidential and will be used for monitoring purposes only.

Nationality

Date of Birth

Gender

Male Female

Languages spoken and level of proficiency (basic, conversational, fluent or first language):

If you have a disability for which special arrangements or consideration needsto be given, please indicate this:

Yes, I have a disability No, I do not have a disability

Special arrangements would be:

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

Yes No

Some of the partner organizations we work with request some personal background referencing (such as a criminalrecord check) before allowing individuals to volunteer with them.Do you have any objections to this?

Yes No

I certify that the information provided on this application is accurate. I understand that withholdinginformation or giving false information will exclude me from the Interns4Afrika program.

This is the end of the application form. Thank you for taking the time to complete it. Please ensure that you submit a completed application form and CV to y4Afrika@microsoft.com by the assignment deadline of Sunday 15th November 2015Please ensure your CV is submitted as a .pdf. Please include your first name and second name in the titles of the documents you submit.

We wish you every success with your application.