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“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars...” ― Mark Twain

Dear reader, It is our pleasure to welcome you to the AIESEC´s Universe! Every time you begin a new journey, the first thing you´ll need is a good map. And, that is the exact purpose of the following document: to guide and to give you a detailed overview about who we are, what we do and how we do it. We believe that AIESEC is not just an exchange organization; it is a platform to develop the right leadership and worldviews in you so that you can bring upon positive changes in the world. It will challenge you by gi-ving you the chance to discover other cultures, meet new faces, make a social impact in another society and gain valuable work experience. Therefore, we hope that afer reading this carefully designed booklet, you´ll be encouraged to shoot as high as you can and take this incredible opportunity. Every year over 27 000 young people decide to challenge and develop themselves by going abroad with us. You can be the next one!We wish you all the best. Enjoy!Sincerely,

AIESEC Austria

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars...”

Designed by Belén Pacheco Fiallos

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The AIESEC WayAIESEC Global NetworkAIESEC in AustriaThe AIESEC ExperienceLeadership DevelopmentGlobal CitizenGlobal TalentApplication ProcessFAQ

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The year was 1948 and Europe lay in ruins, this is when 7 Euro-

pean students, inspired to do something positive to avoid the destruction left by the war from ever happening again; they decided to take action and founded an organization with the vision of promo-tion of Peace and Unders-tanding between cultures. Driven by their vision, they met in Belgium and founded AIESEC. We are a global,

non-political, independent, not-for-profit organization run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education. We belie-ve with the right leadership and cultural understanding developed in young people, we will be able to achieve our vision. We don´t discri-minate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orien-tation, creed, religion, natio-nal, ethnic or social origin.

The AIESEC Way

How?Leadership OpportunitiesInternational InternshipsGlobal Learning Environment.

Why?Peace and Fullfilment of Humankind´s potential

What?The AIESEC Experience

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AIESEC Global Network

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124 Countries

& Territories

8000 Partner

Organizations

2400 Universities

500 Conferences

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100,000Members

22,500ExchangeExpirences

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AIESEC present

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11 Local Committees

30 partner

organizations

200 Exchange

Experiences500

Conferencesannuallly

AIESEC in Austria

Innsbruck

Vienna

Wiener Neustadt

Graz

Linz

Kremms

Salzburg

Klagenfurt

Universität Wien

Technische Universität WienUniversität für Bodenkultur WienWirschaftuniversität Wien

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The AIESEC Experience

Phase 1: Engagement with AIESEC The first phase of your AIESEC Experience. This is where you unders-tand the Why, How and What of AIESEC.

Phase 2: Experiential Leadership Development •The core phase of AIESEC Experience which offers Leadership Opportunities, International Internships and Global Learning Envi-ronment•Consist of Global Citizen, Global Talent and Youth Talent Program.

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Global Citizen

Global Talent

Youth TalentYouth Talent – Join in one of our teams

in AIESEC and work in the areas of sa-les, project management, human resour-ce, finance, marketing and etc. Develop yourself personally and professionally through this practical team experience.

Global Citizen – Go abroad and volun-teer yourself to work in social projects ranging from Education, Entrepreneurs-hip and World Issues.

Our Programs

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Global Citizen

Global Talent

Youth Talent Global Talent – Get an internship in a

company abroad in the areas of Marke-ting, Business Administration, Language Teaching and IT.

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Leaderhip Development...

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Leaderhip Development...

Yes, exactly! Our Global Citizen and Global Talent Programs are designed to provide you with an inner and outer journey of leadership development.

Through Exchange?

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Outer JourneyChallenging Environment - Both Global Citizen and Global Talent puts you in a foreign country. You will be out of your comfort zone, you will be challenged to leave what you are familiar and embrace the un-certainty in this new environment.

Leadership through

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Risk-taking Attitude – In the process of adapting to a new envi-ronment, you will have to make changes in your way of living and working, and with change comes risk. Be it trying new exotic food, making presentations to people of different cultural background, working with a team consist mainly of locals and travelling alone, all of these develop the risk taking attitude in you, making you bet-ter equipped in managing uncertainties

Support System – However, having to deal with a totally new envi-ronment can be very challenging if you are doing it without support. If the challenge is too extreme it might bring reverse effects. The-refore, in AIESEC we have support system ready for all our Global Talent and Global Citizen participants. AIESEC members in your home country and host country are ready to provide you with gui-dance and support throughout your experience

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Leadership through

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Inner Journey Learning from doing – Our Global Citizen and Global Talent Program provides you with a clear purpose to go abroad, either to volunteer in social projects or to work in compa-nies. There is a difference between working abroad and just travelling abroad. Working and living abroad brings along personal and profes-sional development to you as you will be learning through practical experience and directly immersing yourself to the way of life in the new country.

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Reflection and Reinvention – When working and living abroad, you will be frequently exposed to things which are unfamiliar to you, which most of the time will cause you to have Culture Shock. After some time, you will start to reflect upon the things that you have experience and draw some conclusions on them, these conclu-sions might totally alter your previous beliefs and worldviews, this is the point where you reinvent your ways and start adapting to the new environment

Value Generation – Through constant Reflection and Reinvention, you will start to generate new personal values and beliefs, shed away some of your previous values or even strengthen the values you al-ready have. At the end of the day, the entire experience shapes you into a person who has broader worldviews and stronger values.

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This is an opportunity to deve-lop entrepreneurial and leader-ship skills through voluntary

internships abroad centered around so-cial issues. You will volunteer in social projects or Non-Governmental Organi-zations abroad. Depending on your pas-sion, you can choose between 3 different issues, they are Education, Entrepreneur-

ship and World Issues. It is an experience which challenges your world view and helps you to gain a unique combination of multi-cultural, social and entrepreneu-rial exposure. If you want to experience new cultures, meet people, explore pla-ces and at the same time have a positive contribution to the local society, Global Citizen is the perfect choice for you.

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Go abroad and help develop social projects and NGOs with your entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.Global Citizen Entrepreneu-rship consists of 4 sub-is-sues:- Organization Develop-ment- Entrepreneurship- Social Business- Microfinance

Go abroad and be involved in creating awareness and providing solutions for the world issues you are pas-sionate for. Global Citizen World Issues consist of 4 sub-issues:

- Environment- Human Rights- Health & Lifestyle- Poverty Reduction

Go abroad and educate you-ths and children on langua-ge, soft skills, career plan-ning and cultures of the world.Global Citizen Education consist of 6 sub-issues:- Career Planning- Language Literacy- Technological Literacy - Other Subjects- Leadership&Soft Skill- Financial Literacy

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Details• Duration from 6-12 weeks• Be involved in social projects where you will work with NGOs or education institutions.• Most projects offer free or subsidized accommodation• Some projects provide meals• Cost of flight is not covered• AIESEC in the country you are going to will help with integration to the new environment.

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Related Costs• 1st Service Fee: 100 EUR once you sign the con-tract and decides to go abroad with us.• 2nd Service Fee:150 EUR + 50 EUR Deposit Fee to be paid once you have found your dream Global Citizen project.• Deposit Fee:50 EUR to be returned once you are back and attended a reintegra-tion activity.

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• Personal growth through challenging yourself to live in a new environment. • Develop your adaptability in working with a team of cross-cul-tural personalities.• Contribute to the social issues you are passionate about with young like minded people across the globe.• Entrepreneurial skills development through organizing projects and working in NGOs.• A chance to immerse yourself to the culture of a different coun-try.

Benefits

Requirements• Student who is in Diploma, Bachelor, Master Studies or a fresh graduate (within 2 years since graduation)• Not over 30 years old• Competent in English (B2+)• Open minded to new experiences• Some global citizen projects might require specific academic or work background

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Be a part of the world’s most dyna-mic group of young talents.Partnering with organizations

and companies worldwide which stron-gly believe in the value of young talents and diversity, AIESEC Global Talent in-vites you to go abroad and live a cross cultural professional working experien-ce. Depending on your qualifications

and background, you have the chance to work in internships for various compa-nies or organizations abroad. If you are an undergraduate, fresh graduate or in Masters looking to develop your profes-sional skills and enjoys the challenge of working with people of different cultural background, Global Talent is the perfect choice for you.

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With Global Talent Busi-ness, you have the oppor-tunity in contributing to businesses abroad while de-veloping yourself through exposure to different mar-kets, ways of working and cultures. Global Talent Bu-siness covers the working fields of:- Marketing- Bussines Admin.- Accounting- Finance

With Global Talent Social Studies, you have the oppor-tunity in contributing to the education sector of societies abroad or facilitate the inte-raction between societies using your knowledge in different languages. Global Talent Business covers the working fields of:- Child Education- Language Education- Linguistics

In this increasingly compe-titive world, technology ad-vances everyday, everywhe-re. By working abroad, you will get exposed to new and exciting technologies while enjoying the fusion of di-verse ideas, knowledge and cultures in your workpla-ce. Global Talent Technical invites you to the working field of:- Information Technolog- Engineering

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• Duration from 3 months to 1.5 years depending on the Global Talent workfield you apply for.• The organizations range from small and medium sized enterprises to large multinational companies.• Salary provided is sufficient to cover the basic living expenses in the country you are staying.• AIESEC in the country you are going to will help with integration to the new environment.

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• 1st Service Fee: 200 EUR once you sign the contract and decides to go abroad with us.• 2nd Service Fee:250 EUR + 50 EUR Deposit Fee to be paid once you have found your dream Global Talent Intership.• Deposit Fee:50 EUR to be returned once you are back and attended a reintegration activity.

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Requirements• Student who is in Diploma, Bachelor, Master studies or a fresh graduate (within 2 years since graduation)• Not older than 30 years• Competent in English (B2+)• Open minded• Previous working experience in the Global Talent workfield you are applying for is strongly preferred.

• A unique international professional development experience• Practical skills development in a foreign environment to com-plement your educational background.• Opportunity to apply skills, attitudes and values at work and in the community.• Interaction with a new social and cultural environment• A broad international network and connections

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Step 1: Apply! Fill in our application form at www.aiesec.at

Step 2: Meet with us. Stop by for a meeting, go over with us the most possible project/com-pany for you.

Step 3: Find the one.Search through our extensive Da-tabase for your intership. We will assign you a coach from AIESEC to help you with your search for an internship until you find one.

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Step 4: Congrats! You have found the project/company you were looking for.

Step 5: Preparation seminar. Before you leave, we will provide you with trainings and information especially on culture shock to help you pre-pare better for your experience abroad.

Step 6: Experience abroad. You are on your way! During your stay abroad, stay in touch with your coach from AIESEC in your city in case you need help or support of any kind.

Step 8: Reintegration.At the end of your internship abroad,we will guide you in recapping the key learning points of the entire expe-rience, help you deal with reverse culture shock and pro-vide you with a platform to share your experience.

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• What types of internships does AIESEC offer?

AIESEC Austria offers the following types:-Professional Internships: Global Talent. An oppor-tunity to take a professional Internships experience aroad in an area related to your studies.-Volunteering Internships: Global Citizen. An oppor-tunity to contribute positively to social projects in another country while experiencing a foreign culture.

• How does AIESEC differ from other providers of internships?

The difference is that AIESEC´s Internships go be-yond the job itself: We emphasize on the leadership development, cross-cultural enrichment and working experience you will gain throughout your experience. You will have the opportunity to connect with other

foreign Interns, native people and local AIESEC members. Furthermore, you will have a readymade support network waiting for you in the foreign coun-try.

• What does the AIESEC Exchange Program offer?

We would be supporting you throughout the whole process: AIESEC Austria, your sending entity, will help you in the search for an Internship in our onli-ne database and, as soon as you found one, we will provide guidance to you on application for VISA, work permit and also getting insurance. Afterwards, we will provide you with an Outgoing Preparation Seminar, which serves as a preparation for your time abroad. Besides, we’ll keep in touch with you during your whole internship to make sure you have good experience.

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When you arrive, the AIESEC representative in the hosting country will take care of you; they will pick you up from the airport, help you in being indepen-dent with the new environment and integrate you in the local community. When you come back to Austria, we are providing a Reintegration Seminar for you, where you can share experiences with other Global Citizen/Global Talent Participants and give us feedback.

• What does an AIESEC internship not offer?

AIESEC does not offer tailor made Internships as a product, meaning we cannot offer you an internship at a specific place in a specific country at a specific time. Candidates entering our programs should be flexible on a variety of countries whilst not only looking for employment in large multinational companies, thou-gh these do exist amongst our Internship pool. AIE-SEC internships do help you gain professional skills but more importantly, they are a great opportunity to have an intense intercultural experience.

• What is the Outgoing Exchange Preparation Se-minar (OPS)?

The OPS is a one day AIESEC seminar, which is run by experienced trainers. You will be prepared for your internship and receive useful tips and information on topics such as dealing with culture shocks, do and don’ts when living abroad, communication flow with your coach when you are abroad, important policies of AIESEC’s exchange program, what to do in order to maximize your exchange experience. Furthermo-re, you will be able to share your thoughts with other people going on exchange soon. You do not need to pay for this seminar as it is included as part of your original exchange fee.

• When can I go for Global Citizen or Global Ta-lent Program?

The time is flexible, you can apply anytime you want. However, different countries offer social projects and company interships. You can check examples of

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available opportunities of Global Citizen and Global Talent in our website: aiesec.at. Of course we have more opportunities available in our database, Please do apply through our website, aiesec.at to have a meet with our AIESEC representatives to explore the diffe-rent social projects or internships which are suitable for you.

• How long does it take from the day I apply to the day I start my internship?

For Global Citizen program, it takes usually about 2 months. If you are more flexible in choosing the country and the social project which you will work in, the process will be much faster. For Global Talent program, it usually takes about 3 months. Again, the same principle applies, the more flexible you are in your choice of country and company, the faster the process will be.

• When will you contact me?

After you fill out your online application in aiesec.at, an AIESEC member from your nearest local office will contact you latest in 5 working days.

• Where can I go for Global Citizen or Global Ta-lent?

As a general rule you can go on exchange to any one of our 124 member countries unless you have lived in the country for 2 years out of the last 10 years. Howe-ver, countries offer opportunities at different times according to their peak seasons. Generally speaking, the more flexible you are in the choice of country, the greater the chance of success to get matched with a social project/company.

• Can I go to Global Citizen or Global Talent with a friend?

Global Citizen and Global Talent program are meant for challenge you to be more independent in a new environment. You can apply with your friends, howe-

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ver, the chances of you getting the same social pro-ject/company as your friends are very low.

• What kind of contract will I have to sign?

After passing through selection you will be offered a contract for either Global Talent or Global Citizen. The contract is meant to confirm your participation in the program and that you understand about the pro-gram policies and payments. • Who will help me in my host country?

All the internships are based on a AIESEC local com-mittee nearby, which is there to help you during your internship. More concretely, the members of this hos-ting local committee organize your accommoda- tion, pick you up from the airport / station, show you around in the city and accompany you to work on your first day. In addition, they will integrate you into their ac-tivities, organize events for you and the other interns and help you get to know the people and culture of

your host country. If there should be any problems, there will always be someone to help you. We will keep in contact with you and support you in every possible way.

• Can I look at your internship pool/ database be-fore paying the fee and participating in the AIE-SEC Internship Program?

Yes, you can come to the Local AIESEC office to have a look through our database of Internships, it is best to contact your nearest AIESEC local office which you can find at the end of this booklet to book an appoint-ment first.

• Do I have to be fluent in English to participate?

Depending on the program you are entering and the specific Internship you take there can be a require-ment for fluency in English. As an example many of the Internships in our Global Talent program will re-

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quire you to communicate work in English, so for this program we will require candidates to be fluent. For our Global Citizen program we are more flexible on this as it is a very good opportunity to im- prove your English or other foreign language skills. However we will not require you to pass a TOEFL, IELTS or any other language certificate.

• Will I receive a salary during my internship?

For our Global Talent program you will receive a sa-lary, adapted to the living standards in the country, which will be enough to cover all of your living costs in this country. For our Global Citizen Program, sa-lary will not be provided, however most of the pro-jects provide accommodation and some provide food.

• Is there a selection process?

Yes, there is. You have to fulfil the requirements (poin-ted out in the programs´ descriptions at page 28 and

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• What is the Review Board (RB)?

The RB is an interview during which we want to find out whether you are suitable for our program, how you perceive foreign countries, and whether your English skills are sufficient. This is important becau-se we guarantee certain qualities and competencies when we send students to work in our projects and partner companies.

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Local Office Name of Person in charge Email Phone NumberUniversität Wien Anita Theil anita.theil@aiesec.net 069910458597

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Sara Aiello sara.aiello@aiesec.net 06805022622Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Veronica Karabaczek veronica.karabaczek@gmail.com 069918242717W

Technische Universität Wien Ani Palikova ani.palikova@aiesec.net 00359895713137Wiener Neustadt Sabrina Winter sabrinalwinter@gmail.com 0650 8491218

Krems Anahi Torres anahitb@hotmail.com 06766709560Klagenfurt Elisa Zimmer elisa.zimmer@aiesec.net 069918284339

Linz Hamed Fazilat hamed.fazilat@gmail.com 068183452022Salzburg Luis Gerber luis.gerber@aiesec.net 06766221732Innsbruck Rita Hoermann rita.hoermann@aiesec.net 069919336150

Graz Irina Missethan irina.missethan@aiesec.net 06764289386

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Apply now!

Global Talent: http://aiesec.at/students/globaltalent/

Global Citizen: http://aiesec.at/students/globalcitizen/