3. • Established in1948
• Nearly 90 countries
• 1000 academic
institutions
• 3000 employers
• Paid internships!
• 6 – 52 weeks
• Professional + socia
exchange
WE ARE IAESTE
4. Our Aims
1. To provide students with technical
experience
2. To offer employers well-qualified trainees
3. To be a source of cultural enrichment for
trainees and their host communities
WE ARE IAESTE
5. EXCHANGE STORIES
Nick Pollard
• National IAESTE
committee member
• Studying Engineering at
University of Melbourne
• Electrical internship at
Macedonia
9. Lachlan
• The previous president of
IAESTE Australia
• Started by going on an
internship to Austria
• Second internship in
Macedonia
• Graduated with Bachelor of
Engineering from MelbUni
• Worked in Engineering position
in Graz, Austria for 2 years
• Offered UN job in Jordan for 6
months
• Now living in Berlin!!
EXCHANGE STORIES
10. Who can go on an internship?
• Currently enrolled students
• Minimum of 2 years study
(usually)
• Postgraduate students are
eligible
• Under 30 years of age (usually)
ELIGIBILITY
11. Q: Does it matter if I am an
international student?
ELIGIBILITY
A: No. IAESTE operates
irrespective of race, colour, sex
or creed.
12. Q: What if I am a phD student?
ELIGIBILITY
A: Depending on the actual
requirement for particular job,
often phD and recent grads are
also eligible.
13. Traditional round of offersEXCHANGE MECHANISM
1. Students submit application form (before
mid December)
2. Job offers are exchanged between member
countries in January.
3. List of received traineeships will be published to all applicants.
4. IAESTE committee select most suited applicants for
each job.(Feb/March)
5. Final confirmation with employer & visas…
(April/May)
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14. Traditional round of offersEXCHANGE MECHANISM
Email australia@iaeste.org for application pack
15. Mid-year / other offers:
• Ongoing offers advertised online
• Apply for specific jobs
Sign up for the Jobs Newsletter!
via our website or join our mail list today
EXCHANGE MECHANISM
List of Internship Open Now: http://offer.iaeste.at/au_TsigubJklE3iL45
16. Q: Can they be done over a time that
doesn’t interrupt your degree?
A: The internship duration is highly flexible.
You will enter preferred duration when you
apply. Popular time include the winter holiday
(June-July) and Christmas break.
EXCHANGE MECHANISM
17. How Much Does It Cost?
the good news..
FEES
Living and Accommodation:
• All internships WILL cover living costs of that
city
• Including rent, food and local travel cost
• Students will be notified how much they are
getting paid before applying
18. How Much Does It Cost?
FEES
Students are responsible for:
• international travel cost (eg flight)
• insurance (compulsory requirement)
• miscellaneous, leisure costs
19. IAESTE Charges a fee for organising traineeships…
How Much Does It Cost?
FEES
$150 Application Fee
• $100-150 totally refundable
• max $50 for unsuccessful applicants
Once offer confirmed…
$290 Confirmation Fee (visa)
So …
$440 for successful trainees
20. Q: Are there any mechanisms in place
to help reduce cost ?
A: Check through ANU. We haven’t heard of
anyone using them but it is possible especially
if you are in one of the research schools.
FEES
Apologies: It is very hard to give you how much exactly it will cost because each
internship varies in time, location, work type etc…
21. But why?
• Improve your skills!
• Improve your social & professional
networks!
• Improve your internship chances!
JOIN US
22. What we do
• Raise jobs in Canberra
• Organise social events
• Advertise & build IAESTE
JOIN US
27. Q&A
Q: Overall are you gaining or losing
money?
A: All internships are full time and your living costs
(including rent) will be covered. In terms of making a
profit, it's very difficult to predict. There are a lot of
variables, including the cost of flights, length of
internship, and the amount of travel the student
does. We recommend saving some money for
departure so you don't have to miss out on any
awesome experiences
28. Q&A
Q: Can it be used for course credits?
A: Yes. This applies to courses ENGN3100(0 credits,
compulsory) and COMP4800(0 credits, compulsory).
For ENGN3200(6-24 units) and COMP3820(24 units),
you will have to contact the course convener for
further clarification (e.g. eligibility of the chosen
company etc). If you are in other colleges, please
seek further information from the specific college.
29. Q&A
Q: Can you apply in your final year and go to
the internship even though you are graduated?
A:Depends on the internship. Some employers
require you to be studying while you undertake the
internship, but there are still many many
opportunities for recent grads!
30. Q&A
Q: (following from previous question) I am an international
student, after I graduate my visa in Australia might be expired or
I will be outside Australia. What happens then? Do I have to be
departing from Australia for my traineeship?
A: Since this can only be answered on a case by case
basis, please send any specific questions to
outgoing@iaeste.org.au
31. Q&A
Q: What should be emphasised on the
resume?
A: We prioritise students who are 1) motivated, and 2) good
communicators. Students should emphasise their involvement
in clubs, volunteering, paid jobs, hobbies and other projects so
we can see that they are not just interested in finishing their
degree, but are also keen to take on new experiences.
Communication skills are shown in the letter of motivation
and throughout the application. We DO NOT prioritise GPA,
however a 65 average is preferred.
32. Q&A
Q: How competitive is it? How many
offers do we get in Canberra?
A: Last year we had 15 offers and 35 applicants, but
we are expecting a much higher number of
applicants this year (probably around 75). With
applicants from Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and
Perth, the offers are nationwide, so there aren't any
allocated to specific cities. The offers just go to the
best applicants, regardless of where they are from!
