International Internships

How to start ? Ask your seniors

Anyone who has already been out for an internship.

Ask your professors Generally professors have contacts with

universities abroad. Professors also have connections with

industries and Research labs. Use Google

Best search engine (not a news right ?)

First things First Do not try to ‘Just to go abroad’ for the

sake of it. Practical training is most important thing

we do… so do not go to any ‘stupid’ place where you will not do anything.

There are many place which are ‘stupid’ even in India.

Where to go ? Companies

Most difficult to find internships Nice compensations You have to work because you are paid Additional documents like ZAV or work permit

Research labs Universities

Easy but less compensations

Companies Try to find ‘list of links’ for companies rather

than links to ‘individual’ companies. Examples for Chemical Engineering

http://www.neis.com/category/11.html http://www.mandthelp.com/table_of_contents.htm

(List of Fortune 500 Companies in 2003) Look for ‘Jobs’ or ‘Careers’ section.

www.dow.com/careers http://exxonmobil.com/corporate/Jobs/

xom_Jobs_Careers.asp

Companies Quality rather than quantity Do not try short cuts. Fill complete forms wherever applicable

instead of just sending resume to info@company.com

Companies having forms are good options than companies without any information.

Many companies have specific dates, keep track of them.

Universities/Research Labs Try to find professors with similar research

interests like you. Blindly applying to all professors will not

work. Don’t apply to more than two or three

professors in one department in same university.

50 good applications are better than 5000 blind ones.

www.mit.edu/~mqi/chemeng.html

Resume Resume is always individual, do not try to copy

anyone else’s resume. Do not use names like ‘Ch-210n’ or ‘Mass

Transfer-2’, people are interested in content. Try to mention projects (not assignments) done (if

any). Do not mention 10 projects in 2 years of studies,

be realistic. Brevity is the soul of wit. You can always have a look at some resumes to

have an idea of format.

Tips…. If you are applying to France, there is a

possibility of Grant from French embassy (airfare + 600 euros/month).

Have a look at DAAD internships for Germany.

If you know languages, please mention them in your Resume.

Try to mention your interest in specific area (in cover letter) when applying to a professor.

Tips …. Don’t give up when you receive negative

replies. First positive reply and Game over. If you get multiple options, please inform or

pass them on to other students. Always do your homework well in advance. You can start the process anytime you want. Do not refer anyone anywhere without

informing them.

Thank youGood luck