APPLICANT's GUIDE
Table of contents What is AIESEC? .................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Who can apply? ....................................... 11
Why was AIESEC created? ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Required Backgrounds & Skills . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 12
Our global partners ............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What are the processes for applying? . . . . . 13
Who are AIESEC Alumni? ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
What are the available countries? .. . . . . . . .. . . . 14
Why do we create Professional
Internships? ........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8 What is Global Talent? ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 What is “Information Technology”
Project? . . . . . ......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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What is AIESEC? AIESEC is the world’s largest youth-run organization
(Non-profit, Non-political, Non-religious, & Non-governmental). Active in over 2400 universities across more than 124 countries and territories, our international platform enables young people to explore and develop their leadership potential for them to have a positive impact in society.
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Why was AIESEC created? AIESEC was founded in 1948 after the Second
AIESEC engages with many corporate and non
among people from different nations and enable
recognize us for a unique youth leadership tal-
World War as a means to create understanding a new generation of leaders envisioning a better world.
Today, after more than 64 years, we continue to enable youth to explore and develop their po-
corporate organizations all over the world. They ent pool.
Our global partners include Microsoft, ING, TATA, DHL, Alcatel Lucent, UBS, Unilever and HULT.
tential to have a positive impact in society.
“Peace and the fulfillment of humankind’s
potential” is the vision that drives the organi-
zation through engaging and developing every young person in the world.
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Our Global Partners
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Who are AIESEC Alumni? Francisco Gil Díaz
CEO Telefónica México
Kofi Annan
Former Secretary-General of the UN
Bill Clinton
Former President of the USA
Mick Jagger
English musician, singer and songwriter
Junichito Koizumi
Former Prime Minister of Japan.
Micheline Calmy-Rey
Federal Council of Switzerland
and many more. . .
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Why do we create Professional Internships? Focused on empowering tomorrow’s leaders, AIESEC provides Professional Internship Pro-
grams; which encourage leadership in today’s youth. Taking part in one of our programs, is an opportunity for youth to develop personally and professionally through an international experi-
ence, and become leaders and make a difference by giving back to their communities.
Why internships are investments in your future? 1. Leadership Development:
We aim to empower people and strengthen them
through exchange and development programs. AIESEC enlightens, encourages and empowers
youth by providing leadership opportunities that
will promote and enhance the quality of life for themselves, their communities and our world.
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Why do we create Professional Internships? 2. Personal Development:
4. Networking:
youth to develop personally and expand their
teract with professionals, gain new connections
AIESEC enlightens, encourages and empowers horizons; providing a framework for youth to actively engage as citizens and to positively impact their surroundings. Since 1948, AIESEC has given young people the opportunity to embark on personal growth experiences that continue for a lifetime.
Internships often give you the opportunity to in-
and learn how to communicate in a professional environment.
5. Have an Edge in the Job Market:
Internships are key to building experience as a student or recent graduate.
3. Real World Experience:
Internships give you the opportunity to work hands on in a professional environment.
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What is Global Talent? AIESEC in Egypt offers to fresh graduates and post grads/master’s students of Teaching, Management & Information Technology the opportunity of having international professional experience.
This program benefits youth with internships that develop their professional skills in a specific work field.
By doing this internship, this young professional will have a work experience in a company abroad.
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What is “Information Technology” Project? “Information Technology” project is delivered by AIESEC, where we provide fresh graduates with an opportunity for a 6-month (or more) intern-
ship to experience a new multicultural environment, develop their personal self awareness, a
global mindset, and also positively change the lives of the interns and their colleagues.
AIESEC will provide you with a chance to develop great technical skills through multicultural inter-
actions where you would be able to implement new techniques.
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Who can apply? This project is aimed at fresh graduates with solid English and IT background who are ready to go abroad in internship for 6 months or more.
Graduates are eligible to apply if no more than
2 years have passed since their graduation, or in case preparing for a diploma, Master’s, or PHD.
Throughout your experience you will be provid-
ed with the necessary arrangements for accommodation, social support and safety.
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Required Backgrounds & Skills Top Required Backgrounds Development &
Development &
Management & Data Transition
System Analysis & Design
Consumer & Buyer Behavior
Market Research & Evaluation
International Marketing
Database Management
Mobile Technology
Mobile Applications
Web
Management
Software
Programming
Network
Top Required Skills Internet User Skills
PC User Skills
Windows OS
.NET
MySQL
PHP
HTML
JAVA
Android
iOS
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What are the processes for applying? Fill the application Interview Receive an Acceptance Note Sign the contract & Pay the administrations fees (1500 EGP) Interview with the company abroad Receiving an Acceptance Note from the company Preparations before travelling Start of the internship
KEEP CALM YOU’RE ONLY
FEW STEPS AWAY
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What are the available countries?
INDIA
COLOMBIA 14
“Information Technology� is an internship program provided by AIESEC in Egypt
for Fresh Graduates to work in the field of Information Technology in India or Colombia.
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