TRAINEESHIP AUTUMN 2016 INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

Why traineeship? Outcome for the student Academic challenge Test theoretical skills in practice Intercultural experience Greater self-confidence Working experience for the CV Insight in a ”real working environment” Better prepared for life after graduation More goal focused choice of job Useful contacts Outcome for the placement New ideas / new ressources Extra help in the daily work Up-to-date academic perspectives Recruitment of new employees

What is a traineeship? 3-5 months, fulltime job Unpaid/paid Private business, public institution, international organisation etc. Function as part of the staff Conduct academically relevant tasks Working assignments: → assist in the daily work → conduct an independent analysis for the host company

Register for a traineeship Log-in → personal data comes up automatically Fill in where to go and when Up-load application and CV → feed back from the International Office When offered a traineeship → upload traineeship contract REMEMBER To be considered for a grant you must register within → 1 March for traineeships in the autumn → 1 November for traineeships in the spring

Searching for a traineeship International Office’s Moodle site Internet, newspapers, magazines Evaluation reports from former students List of former traineeship hosts Network; academic staff, friends and family International Office

Application and CV Check the web for tips (incl. International Office’s website) Write few, but good applications Avoid standard applications Adjust/motivate each application Feedback from us Traineeship agreement Contact the International Office Deadline for returning the signed traineeship agreement: 1 June / 1 Dec

Practical information AAU scholarship application: deadline 1 March / 1 November Visa application Insurance Vaccinations Prepare yourself → Do’s and taboos around the world Accommodation: → o be organised by yourself → Traineeship placement may have useful contacts

Relevant links Log on to International Office on Moodle:

International Office Traineeship Abroad: Gitte Nørgaard Jensen Trine Østergaard Nielsen Office location: Fredrik Bajers Vej 5, room 110 Office hours Monday to Friday: Web: