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CNM INTERNSHIP BRIEFING

21 FEB 2017 CNM Internship Programme (NM3550 & INM3550) – For Cohorts Up To 2015

Intake Period 3 Jul – 15 Dec 2017

INTERNSHIPS – WHAT & WHY?

CNM INTERNSHIP BRIEFING, 20 SEP 2016

Temporary job position that emphasizes

on-the-job-training

Documented work-experience

COMPULSORY INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME (CIP)

Highest salary $4700

Offered by Unilever

and Singapore Police

Force

GROSS SALARY RANGE

(2015 GRADUATES)

INTERNSHIPS – WHAT & WHY?


Internships allow you to: Apply theory to work

Secure a possible job offer prior to graduation

Develop job-specific skills that will appeal to

employers

Gain deeper insight into possible future careers

COMPULSORY INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME (CIP)

PARTNER PROFILE

CNM INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES


3 Months Programme Intake – May to Jul (Vacation)

Students apply to employers directly

Leave of Absence (LOA) not required

No assessments or MCs



3 Months Programme No tuition fees payable More competitive as employers offer the

internship to all tertiary-level students



6 Months Programme Intake – Jan to Jun or Jul to Dec

Offered as NM3550 or INM3550

Worth 8MCs (4MCs to Major and 4 to UE).

Applicable to cohort 2015 and earlier cohorts. Internship is compulsory for cohort 2016 and onwards



6 Months Programme Department co-ordinates placement

Supervision by worksite supervisor and guidance from academic supervisor

Assessed by work performance, journals, reports and feedback



6 Months Programme Regular semester fees is applicable, as students receive academic credit

Leave of Absence (LOA) not required

ASSESSMENT FOR 6 MONTHS PROGRAMME


Initial report (500 words) - 10%

Monthly journals - 40%

Final report (3000 words and PowerPoint slides - 40%

Feedback from worksite supervisor - 10%

PRE-REQUISITES FOR 6 MONTHS PROGRAMME


For NM Major only Full-time students only Read and pass a minimum of 80 MCs (24 MCs from

CNM) Attend Career Catalyst Programme run by the Centre

for Future-Ready Graduates (in place of NCC1000) Must have read NM2220 and NM2219 (and preferably

NM3219) for communications related internships.

PRE-REQUISITES FOR 6 MONTHS PROGRAMME


Must have read NM2220 and NM2216 for Games or Interactive media related internships. Recommendation letter from CNM lecturer or tutor (to be sent to [email protected] )

Employers may have additional pre-requisites based on the type of position

mailto:[email protected]

APPLICATION PROCEDURE (6 MONTHS PROGRAMME)


Download and complete documents from the

department’s internship webpage http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/cnm/current-students/undergraduate/internship/information-for-students

Application documents to be submitted in softcopy

format to [email protected] or 10 mar 2017

http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/cnm/current-students/undergraduate/internship/information-for-students







APPLICATION PROCEDURE

(6 MONTHS PROGRAMME)


Documents to be submitted: CNM Internship Application Form Letter of Consent & Undertaking Resume List of NM modules read and grades obtained Referral letter from CNM lecturer or tutor to be sent directly to [email protected]





Department interviews – Students who meet the pre-requisites will go through a round of interviews with the department between 20 – 24 Mar 2017

Students will be matched to suitable organisations based on the interviews.

Students can also let the department know of their preferences during the interview




Students can also let the department know of their preferences during the interview (list of available positions will be sent to students prior to the interview)




Employer interviews – The department will send the list of students to employers, if you are short-listed you will be invited for an interview by the employer (some employers may conduct more than 1 interview)

Employers will have to let students know of the outcome of the interviews before 19 May 2017

TUITION FEES


Regular semester fees will be charged

** Please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/fees.html for the latest fees.

http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/fees.html

IMPORTANT DATES (DURING AND AFTER INTERNSHIP)


Dates Activities

13 Feb 2017 Invite companies to take part in upcoming round

21 Feb 2017 Briefing on CNM Internship

3 Mar 2017 Last day for companies to send in submissions

10 Mar 2017 Closing date for students to submit their resume and application documents, including self-sourced

internships.

15 Mar 2017 Department informs the short-listed students of the date and venue of department interview

(Job scope will be sent to the selected students prior to department interview)

20 – 24 Mar 2017 Department Interview

Venue: CNM Meeting Room (TBC)

Time: TBC

29 Mar Apr 2017 Selected students will be informed of where they have been recommended for interviews (2-3 choices)

7 Apr 2017 Department informs companies/Organisations of the selected students for their consideration.

Interviews to be held before exams (22 Apr 2017) or after (6 May 2017)


19 May 2017 Last date for companies/organisations to inform students of internship outcome (CNM must be kept

in the loop too)

29 May – 2 Jun 2017 Pre Departure Briefing to selected students for internships

Venue: CNM Meeting Room

Time: TBC

Date: TBC

3 Jul – 15 Dec 2017 6-month Internship commences (24 weeks)

29 Dec 2017 Students to submit written report to academic supervisors

31 Mar 2018 Supervisors to submit their overall grades and hardcopy of their assignments

2nd week of Aug Release of NM3550 and INM3550 results (together with release of other examinations results after

special semester)

IMPORTANT DATES (DURING AND AFTER INTERNSHIP)

TYPICAL INTERNSHIP PACKAGES


Allowance of SGD 800 to 1300 per month (CPF

exempted)

Working hours: Mondays to Fridays (8.30am to 6pm*)

(Or arrangements equaling 44 hours a week)

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO & EXPECT


Adopt a positive and open mindset Be willing to learn Be punctual for work Be stretched working with demanding clients and meeting tight deadlines Be proactive Ask questions and seek guidance from supervisor and colleagues if unsure Remember, you are representing CNM & NUS!

WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO & EXPECT


Internships are holiday jobs An opportunity to earn some extra $$$ Expect to work only from 9am to 5pm Skip work like skipping lectures & tutorials Take frequent MCs just because you don’t feel like working Be late for work Dress sloppily Keep to yourself and not socialise in the workplace

WHAT ABOUT SELF-SOURCED INTERNSHIPS?


If you have sourced your own internship*, include the

following details in the application form:

- Name of Organization

- Name of contact person and contact details

- Job function, roles and responsibilities

- Duration of internship

- Allowance and other benefits

*The internship is subject to the approval of the department internship committee as the

position must be relevant to CNM and match the objectives of the internship programme.

INFORMATION ON CAREER CATALYST


Career Catalyst is a series of 4 workshops run by NUS

Centre for Future Ready Graduates (CFG). This replaces

the earlier NCC1000.

QUESTIONS?



If you have further queries you can email

[email protected]


THANK YOU