1. Internships Alena Brunova, Artem Soloviev, Ulrich Ochmann

2. Structure Why are we here? Our results - what students expect from the internship Some statements about internships Conclusion Our results - what companies require

3. Students applying for internships often do not know what the company is looking for (and vice versa) Why are we here? ABS FU student employer Comment: This 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).

4. 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

5. Structure Why are we here? Our results - what students expect from the internship Some statements about internships Our results - what companies require Conclusion

6. “The students want to gain work experience as a reference in their CV.” Our survey - results Students: 3,31 Companies: 3,76 Not important = 1, Most important = 4

7. “The students want to learn new theories.” Our survey - results Students: 2,66 Companies: 2,29 Not important = 1, Most important = 4

8. “The students are looking for a social experience.” Our survey - results Students: 2,99 Companies: 2,88 Not important = 1, Most important = 4

9. “The students wants to implement what they have learned at school.” Our survey - results Students: 2,65 Companies: 3,41 Not important = 1, Most important = 4

10. “The students want to implement what they have learned at school.” Our survey - results

11. “The students want to earn money.” Our survey - results Students: 2,17 Companies: 2,53 Not important = 1, Most important = 4

12. “The students wants to build up a long-term relationship.” Our survey - results Students: 3,18 Companies: 3,35 Not important = 1, Most important = 4

13. 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 What kind of task is given by companies? Companies: 2,18 Low independence = 1, High independence = 3

14. Structure Why are we here? Our results - what students expect from the internship Some statements about internships Our results - what companies require Conclusion

15. Why are companies employing interns? Our survey - results 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

16. “Companies look for university grades.” Our survey - results Companies: 3,00 Students: 2,94 Not important = 1, Most important = 4

17. “Companies look for practical skills.” Our survey - results Companies: 3,71 Students: 3,10 Not important = 1, Most important = 4

18. “Companies look for practical skills.” Our survey - results

19. “Companies look for interns with work experience.” Our survey - results Companies: 2,65 Students: 3,10 Not important = 1, Most important = 4

20. Our survey - results “Companies look for interns with work experience.”

21. “Companies want the student to socially fit in a team.” Our survey - results Companies: 3,71 Students: 3,13 Not important = 1, Most important = 4

22. Our survey - results “Companies want the student to fit in a team.”

23. “Companies want students who are motivated to work hard.” Our survey - results Companies: 2,88 Students: 3,21 Not important = 1, Most important = 4

24. “Companies look for personal characteristics.” Our survey - results Companies: 2,06 Students: 1,92 Not important = 1, Most important = 4

25. “Companies are influenced by a personal recommendation.” Our survey - results Companies: 1,76 Students: 2,51 Not important = 1, Most important = 4

26. “Companies are influenced by a personal recommendation.” Our survey - results

27. “Companies look for intelligence.” Our survey - results Companies: 3,47 Students: 2,88 Not important = 1, Most important = 4

28. “Companies look for intelligence.” Our survey - results

29. Our survey - salary Students expect the salary to cover the costs of living. Companies usually pay a salary covering the costs of living.

30. 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)

31. Structure Why are we here? Our results - what students expect from the internship Some statements about internships Our results - what companies require Conclusion

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. Some statements „During an internship, you can try out professions and make valuable contacts.“  Internships help you with finding your profession.

35. Structure Why are we here? Our results - what students expect from the internship Some statements about internships Our results - what companies require Conclusion

36. In general, companies and students expect the same from each other. However: Conclusion from our survey Students underestimate the companies’ demand for practical skills and social integration Students overestimate the companies’ need for prior work experience

37. When you head for a certain company after graduation, an internship can open you the doors Conclusion Example: 50% of Procter and Gamble‘s new managers recruited have gone through an internship with the company before.

38. 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

39. ABS FU student employer Conclusion ABS FU studentemployer

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