INKOMPASS is offering one of the best paid internships for college students in Costa Rica. Find out how to apply to the INKOMPASS internship program in Costa Rica.

1. 2018
Costa Rica
A Philip Morris International
Internship

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Application process
• Schedules & timelines
• FAQs
• Apply now
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/

3. Application
Process

4. INKOMPASS is a unique 2-cycle international internship program at Philip
Morris International (PMI) which enables you to DISCOVER yourself through
challenges and cultural diversity. You will be given the opportunity to:
• Work on REAL BUSINESS PROJECTS that will help you develop portable
skills
• Build an INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
• Receive personalized feedback and COACHING
If you perform well and meet all criteria during the internship program, you
may receive a job offer with PMI even before you graduate!
THE INKOMPASS PROGRAM – WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

5. WHO CAN APPLY?
We look for candidates who are:
• Fluent in English
• University students in their 2nd and 3rd year of study, with a target
graduation date on or after December 2019
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

6. HOW DO I APPLY?
The application steps are the following:
1. Complete the online application by clicking APPLY NOW. If you meet the
criteria, you will be invited to the next step.
2. Complete two online tests:
• A Numerical Test will assess your ability to manage and analyze data
• A Situational Judgment Test (SJT) will assess your decision-making abilities
on a wide variety of simulated scenarios
If you meet the criteria, you will be invited to the next step.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

7. 3. Participate in an on-ground assessment (OGA), the final stage of the
recruitment process. During the OGA, we will meet face-to-face and get
to learn more about each other. You will have a chance to showcase your
skills in business cases and team activities, network with other applicants,
and meet current Philip Morris International employees. To celebrate all
your hard work to make it this far, you will also be invited to attend our
appreciation event where you can continue your networking opportunity
in a more relaxed setting. If you meet the criteria, we may invite you to
be an INKOMPASS intern!
To learn more about application timelines, CLICK HERE.
Don't fit the profile? Don't worry, CLICK HERE to learn about other positions
open at Philip Morris International.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

8. Schedules &
Timelines

9. Below are the key dates and deadlines for the recruitment process of our paid
internship program.
WHEN DO I APPLY?
# Dates Activity
1 September 1st - November 18th, 2018 Applications open
2 November 23rd, 2018 Online tests completion deadline
3 December 5th, 2018 On-Grounds Assessment (OGA)
4 January 7th - May 3rd, 2019 Internship 1st cycle
5 May 4th - June 9th, 2019 Program break - stay in touch period
6 June 10th - October 11th, 2019 Internship 2nd cycle
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

10. Join us at any of the events listed below, in order to get to know us and get
your INKOMPASS questions answered! We look forward to meeting you!
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
# Dates Activity
1 Week of September 17th - 20th, 2018 Visit Universidad Latina
2 September 21st, 2018
Visit Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia &
Tecnologia
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

11. FAQs

12. Got questions about INKOMPASS? We're here to answer them all
Why does INKOMPASS offer a 2-cycle approach?
INKOMPASS is a paid internship program that offers a 2-cycle approach
because it is an experiential job interview, giving you a better chance to
showcase your skills and abilities and giving us a better chance to get to know
you.
Across the two cycles, you will work on projects that will allow you to
discover our business challenges, opportunities, processes and systems.
The 1st cycle will give you the opportunity to discover several aspects of our
company (i.e. operations, people and culture) through projects that allow you
to interact with people from different areas.
The 2nd cycle will give you the opportunity to experience a deep dive into a
specific department or functional area.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

13. What happens if I don’t want to commit myself to participate in
the 2nd cycle?
We strive to ensure you have a great 1st cycle experience so that you
eagerly look forward to get selected for the 2nd cycle.
However, in case you do not want to continue, there is no obligation for
you to do so.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

14. What happens between the 2 cycles of internship?
Staying in touch with you throughout your internship journey is very
important to us. You will hear from us between the 2 cycles of your
internship, through:
1. An exclusive INKOMPASS mobile app, which will allow you to keep
in touch with the global INKOMPASS community;
2. Invitations to company activities and events;
3. Communication from your COACH and BUDDY.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

15. I reside outside of the country where I would like to do my internship,
can I still apply to the program?
If you apply and are accepted to our internship program for college students in
a country that is not your primary country of residence, you will be responsible
for covering any expenses that may arise in order for you to be present and
available in the internship country for the duration of each cycle.
Keep in mind that one of the main objectives of the program is to help
students start developing their professional careers, but also we want to
encourage our INKOMPASS interns to finish the university. That means that one
of the Costa Rican requirements for the interns is that they must be active
students for all the 8 months.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

16. What is the selection process like?
The application steps are the following:
1. Complete the online application by clicking APPLY NOW. If you meet
the criteria, you will be invited to the next step.
2. Complete two online tests:
• A Numerical Test will assess your ability to manage and analyse data
• A Situational Judgment Test (SJT) will assess your decision-making
abilities on a wide variety of simulated scenarios
If you meet the criteria, you will be invited to the next step.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

17. 3. Participate in an on-ground assessment (OGA), the final stage of the
recruitment process. During the OGA, we will meet face-to-face and get
to learn more about each other. You will have a chance to showcase
your skills in business cases and team activities, network with other
applicants, and meet current Philip Morris International employees. To
celebrate all your hard work to make it this far, you and a friend will
also be invited to attend our appreciation event where you can
continue your networking opportunity in a more relaxed setting. If you
meet the criteria, we may invite you to be an INKOMPASS intern!
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

18. If I cannot attend the on-ground assessment, are there any other
dates available?
There will be only 1 day assigned to do the On-Ground Assessment, and no
other date will be available.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

19. Will I receive feedback if I don’t get selected? When?
Yes. You will be informed of your application progress during each step of
the process by your registered email. Whether or not you meet the criteria
to progress on to the next application step, you will receive an email
confirmation regarding your status. If you do not hear back from us within
2-3 weeks of completing an application step, please contact us at
inkompass.global@pmi.com.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

20. When will the internship start and how long will it last? Is there
any flexibility with these dates?
The internship will start during the first week of January and it will last
about 8 months total across 2 internship cycles, with a month of vacations
in between.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

21. What are the normal work hours?
8am to 5pm. However, we will also take into consideration your university
schedule.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

22. Is the INKOMPASS internship paid? What contractual conditions
will I be under as an intern?
Yes, INKOMPASS is a paid internship program. You will be a PMI employee
and will enjoy all of our benefits.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

23. Will I be assigned a group project or an individual project?
During your 1st internship cycle, you will be assigned a group project. In
your 2nd internship cycle, you will work on an individual project.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

24. What type of guidance and support can I expect to receive
throughout my program, to help develop me professionally?
Every INKOMPASS intern will receive day-to-day guidance and support from
their COACH, who has the same function as a supervisor. He / she will
introduce you to your project, clarify expectations, guide you on a day-to-
day basis, and provide you with feedback.
In addition, you will also receive support from:
• Your PROJECT SPONSOR, who will ensure you have everything you need
in terms of resources and budget to execute your proposals;
• Your BUDDY, who will help you answer general questions and network
with different people and departments in the company.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

25. What is the criteria for advancement into the 2nd cycle of the
program? How will I be assessed?
During the 1st cycle, you will complete a project with a definite scope and
deliverables, based on which you will be assessed. We believe that both
WHAT you achieve / deliver and HOW you do so is important. This is why
you will also be assessed on the behaviours you display which should be
aligned with our company’s work ethics.
Throughout the experience you will receive feedback and guidance so that
you understand what is expected of you. The final assessment will take
place at the end of each internship cycle.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

26. Will I receive feedback regarding my performance? When?
Your COACH and PROJECT SPONSOR will provide you with feedback
throughout your INKOMPASS experience.
We also highly value your insights, feedback, and ideas, so please share
them with us as well!
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

27. Can I use my internship project experience as a university
assignment and / or as credits for graduation?
Yes.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

28. Will I receive a job offer with Philip Morris International when I
complete my internship?
If you successfully complete both cycles of the INKOMPASS internship and
meet the required performance standards, you may receive a job offer at
the completion of your 2nd cycle.
For more information visit here : http://www.inkompass.global/Costa-Rica-internship-program

29. APPLY NOW
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to know more about the INKOMPASS
internship