SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2016FEA CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTERCDC

Purpose and benefi ts to studentsExposure to the real world of work

SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2016APPROVED EXPERIENCE (0 CREDIT) FOR 3R D YEAR

Application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and laboratory setting

Permission of students to develop the confidence and self-assurance helpful in obtaining employment upon completion of educational experience

Purpose and benefits to students

The experience provided during the internship better prepares the student for the college courses remaining in the student's program of study by giving relevancy and meaning to the knowledge and skills taught in the classroom.

Purpose and benefits to students

CompaniesAcquire the services of

bright, energetic engineers of the future

Identify potential future employees

Apply the concept “try before you buy

Purpose and benefits to students

StudentsStudents can off er fresh

ideasStudents can develop

new projects that the company has not had the time to carry out

students are enthusiastic, hardworking and innovative

Students are cost eff ective fl exible solutions to companies’ recruitment needs

Students can be potential future recruits

WHERE: Training Program

Where can you do your training?- In Companies: on site and in offi ces- In research labs at Universities

What type of institutions/organizations off er internship programs?

- Universities mainly in Europe, Canada and USA- International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)- Companies and industries in Lebanon, Gulf and Europe

FEA CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

SELF (internet search, applying on line, etc….)

PROFESSORS/ADVISORSPERSONAL CONTACTS

WHO can help me in the program

The 3RD year FEA summer intern must register for the course (500 Approved Experience)

The summer intern must register with FEA Career Development Center whether internship is through the Center or through Self

To register link to:http://

webfea.fea.aub.edu.lb/career/

Register as 3rd year (intern)

How to register

Select whether internship is through FEA Career Center or through Self

Fill the internship application on lineCheck the off ers as they become available List is updated REGULARLYMark company/university of interest Dead line for applying will be communicated to you.

Keep checking your emails for informationFinal commitment is OFFICIAL Failure to abide by agreement will result in failing the

course

APPLYING THROUGH THE FEA CAREER DEVELO2MENT CENTER

PROCESS

Off ers are received from all over the world Acceptances are basically by rank Students interested in this program cannot apply to

other companies and universities. Commitment is essential Students have to follow up on their applications on a

regular basis

IAESTE PROGRAM (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF STUDENTS FOR TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE)

Maintain a highly professional attitude

Maintain punctuality according to work schedule

Maintain good relations with your supervisors as well as subordinates

Always act responsiblyAlways remember that you are

representing AUB and FEATake notes, keep a log to write

what you have done at the end of each day

BEHAVIOR AT WORK

Proposal of approved experience form

Notice of arrival form Interim training

reportLetter from employerFinal training report

RESPONSIBILITIES TO YOUR OWN DEPARTMENT

Start writing your CV and a potential cover letter ASAP; the more you revise them the better they will be

Ask for help during the process

1. The career Center2. CV and CL workshops at AUB3. People you know (managers,

human resources… )

PREPARING FOR YOUR INTERNSHIP

If you already want to apply to a specifi c company or university, discuss with the Career Center even if their off er is not posted yet.

If your internship MAY be provided by other than the Career Center, discuss with them and begin the paper work.

Some companies / universities may take long to give their decision. Discuss with the Career Center in these cases.

REMINDERS

Do not miss the deadlines

When you’re interested in an off er, research the company / university and deeply research the subject

Sometimes the internship subject is unclear or lacks details and explanations. In these cases, ALWAYS ASK the Career Center

REMINDERS

Cover letter, CVGradesProjects achievedRelevant courses, performance in these coursesTeamwork experienceExtra – curricular activitiesParticipation in relevant conferences / workshops

Most important: INTERVIEW (technical knowledge, personality, motivation), and COVER LETTER

(sometimes replaces the interview)

WHAT DO THEY CARE FOR

Where you’ll be working In an offi ce, on the site, all day on the PC…

What is your part of the project Extent, in the beginning or at the end, will you

see the results, experiment on what is already built or build yourself…

WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW

The FEA Career Development Center is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to answer any questions that you might have and assist you in the process.

The FEA Career Development Center is located in the Old cafeteria – Bechtel

See you there!

QUESTIONS