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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).
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InternshipsAlena Brunova, Artem Soloviev, Ulrich Ochmann
Structure
Why are we here?
Our results - what students expect from the internship
Some statements about internships
Conclusion
Our results - what companies require
• Students applying for internships often do not know what the company is looking for (and vice versa)
Why are we here?
A BS
F U
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).
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
Structure
Why are we here?
Our results - what students expect from the internship
Some statements about internships
Our results - what companies require
Conclusion
“The students want to gain work experience as a reference in their CV.”
Our survey - results
Students: 3,31Companies: 3,76
Not important = 1, Most important = 4
“The students want to learn new theories.”
Our survey - results
Students: 2,66Companies: 2,29
Not important = 1, Most important = 4
“The students are looking for a social experience.”
Our survey - results
Students: 2,99Companies: 2,88
Not important = 1, Most important = 4
“The students wants to implement what they have learned at school.”
Our survey - results
Students: 2,65Companies: 3,41
Not important = 1, Most important = 4
“The students want to implement what they have learned at school.”
Our survey - results
Students
Companies
don't care less important important very important
Very important
Important
“The students want to earn money.”
Our survey - results
Students: 2,17Companies: 2,53
Not important = 1, Most important = 4
“The students wants to build up a long-term relationship.”
Our survey - results
Students: 3,18Companies: 3,35
Not important = 1, Most important = 4
Our survey - level of taskWhat 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
Structure
Why are we here?
Our results - what students expect from the internship
Some statements about internships
Our results - what companies require
Conclusion
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
“Companies look for university grades.”
Our survey - results
Companies: 3,00Students: 2,94
Not important = 1, Most important = 4
“Companies look for practical skills.”
Our survey - results
Companies: 3,71 Students: 3,10
Not important = 1, Most important = 4
“Companies look for practical skills.”
Our survey - results
Students
Companies
don't care less important important very important
Very important
Important
“Companies look for interns with work experience.”
Our survey - results
Companies: 2,65Students: 3,10
Not important = 1, Most important = 4
Our survey - results
Students
Companies
don't care less important important very important
Important
ImportantVery important
“Companies look for interns with work experience.”
“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
Our survey - results
Students
Companies
don't care less important important very important
Very important
Important
“Companies want the student to fit in a team.”
“Companies want students who are motivated to work hard.”
Our survey - results
Companies: 2,88Students: 3,21
Not important = 1, Most important = 4
“Companies look for personal characteristics.”
Our survey - results
Companies: 2,06Students: 1,92
Not important = 1, Most important = 4
“Companies are influenced by a personal recommendation.”
Our survey - results
Companies: 1,76Students: 2,51
Not important = 1, Most important = 4
“Companies are influenced by a personal recommendation.”
Our survey - results
Students
Companies
don't care less important important very important
Less important
Less important
“Companies look for intelligence.”
Our survey - results
Companies: 3,47Students: 2,88
Not important = 1, Most important = 4
Students
Companies
don't care less important important very important
Very important
Important
“Companies look for intelligence.”
Our survey - results
Our survey - salary
Students expect the salary to cover the costs of living.
Companies usually pay a salary covering the costs of living.
Our survey - summary
Students want1. 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 prefer1. Practical skills (3,71)1. Abilitiy to socially fit into the company (3,71)3. Intelligence (3,47)
Structure
Why are we here?
Our results - what students expect from the internship
Some statements about internships
Our results - what companies require
Conclusion
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.
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.
Some statements
„During an internship, you can try out professions and make valuable contacts.“
Internships help you with finding your profession.
Structure
Why are we here?
Our results - what students expect from the internship
Some statements about internships
Our results - what companies require
Conclusion
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
• 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.
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
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Conclusion
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