MAGC 8-CR Internship Package.pdf - The American University of Paris

Internship Office 118, rue St. Dominique 75007 Paris6. PLAGIARISM, LIBRARY ACCESS, ETC.The report and all related documents may in part be inspired by the organization’s corporateliterature, but the bulk of the work to be handed in must be the student’s own. Students who drawheavily from other sources without citing them properly will be subject to university disciplinaryaction. In addition, students enrolled in MA level internships benefit from remote access to AUPlibrary databases, but these databases are intended for non-profit educational use and areintended for the student’s personal research only – NOT for research requested by the employer aspart of the student’s internship duties. Please contact the AUP Library for further clarification:library@aup.edu.GUIDELINES FOR INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSMAGC students pursuing an internship must submit a critical account of an interview of two ormore key employees, if possible a person from senior management and a co-worker or yourimmediate supervisor, focusing on the career paths of individuals working in the organization. Thisprovides an opportunity to acquire information useful in the formulation of career plans. Thissection should be six pages in length.RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE1. Request permission to interview your contact by either writing or calling directly to ask for anappointment. He or she should be informed of the purpose of the interview andapproximately how much time it will take. The interview should last at least 20 minutes.2. Prepare the interview by making a list of questions (see below). Avoid personal questions.3. Be on time for the interview. Ask for permission to take notes or record the interview shouldyou wish to do this. If the report will contain confidential information, make sure that thecontact understands that a written summary will be read by faculty members and possiblyothers in the AUP community.4. Within a week following the interview, send a note to your contact to express thanks forhis/her time, consideration and ideas. Indicate when the report will be ready and send himor her a copy.5. It is important to aim for a report that is informative and interesting, and which clearly sumsup the interviewee’s responses.POTENTIAL QUESTIONSSelect the questions that seem most appropriate with regard to the person you are interviewing,and/or add some of your own.1. How did you get involved in this line of work?2. Which degrees or qualifications are required or recommended?3. What are the key skills and personality traits needed to succeed?4. How many hours a week do you work? Is it common to take work home?5. How much variety is there in your work? How much specialization?6. What is a typical day like? A typical week?7. What are the most difficult problems and decisions you are faced with?8. Does this job have any travel obligations?9. Are there any civic or social obligations that go with this job?10. Is it easy for someone in this field to move to another location?11. What is the best thing about this job? The worst?12. How visible are you in this job?13. What trends do you see happening in your field?14. What is a typical starting salary? What can someone expect to earn after five or six years ofexperience?15. Are there ways to “try out” this line of work (internships or summer jobs)?16. What is the supply/demand situation in this field?17. What do you wish you had known when you began your career?18. What advice would you have for recent graduates interested in this field?Tel. (33-1) 40-62-06-25 Fax (33-1) 53-59-82-21 internship@aup.fr (version September 2010)

Internship Office 118, rue St. Dominique 75007 ParisSAMPLE RESUMEYOUR NAMECURRENT ADDRESSPHONE NUMBER • E-MAIL XXX@XXX.COMSUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSShort, concise list of your professional strengths, max. 3 lines long. Include educational qualifications, a briefsummary of relevant professional experience, and other special skills & areas of expertise (web design,languages, research, interpersonal/teamwork abilities, etc.).EDUCATION20xx-Present The American University of Paris Paris, FrancePursuing Masters degree in Global CommunicationsIf relevant, academic achievements/awardsShort description of course or project involving group work,presentation, research, interviews, translation, etc., which isrelevant to your targetAnticipated graduation: month, year20xx Name of previous institution City, CountryName of diploma and majorIf relevant, academic achievements/awardsPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEmonth–month 20xx Company name City, CountryShort description of companyJob TitleUse action verbs to describe tasks, responsibilities, achievementsIndicate who you were coordinating with or assisting: clients, executives (list jobtitles or functions but not names), other departments within the organization, etc.LANGUAGESXXXX: LevelXXXX: LevelCOMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLSADDITIONAL EXPERIENCEACTIVITIES & INTERESTSList applications you are familiar with and level of proficiency.Here you can add other experience which is not immediately relevant to your target:waitressing, au pair work, etc. (with locations and years in parentheses).You may wish to mention travel (specific countries/continents), sports, artisticpursuits, or anything else which may be relevant.Tel. (33-1) 40-62-06-25 Fax (33-1) 53-59-82-21 internship@aup.fr (version September 2010)

Internship Office 118, rue St. Dominique 75007 ParisMAGC INTERNSHIP PORTFOLIO COVER SHEET(to be handed in with the complete assignment package to the faculty advisor)Name:Student ID:Internship semester:Number of credits: 8I am submitting the following forms and portfolio in order to obtain credit formy internship at ___________________________________.Check-list:dfdfdfFaculty advisor/ second reader evaluation form (included in this package)Internship portfolio (50-60 pages)Student evaluation / job descriptionResume---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The employer evaluation was sent to the Internship Office by myemployer. (The Internship Coordinator will forward the student’s employer evaluation to the faculty advisor.)I sent an electronic version of my assignments to internship@aup.frAssignments submitted to faculty advisor:_______________ (Name)Your signatureDate: ________________________: ________________________Tel. (33-1) 40-62-06-25 Fax (33-1) 53-59-82-21 internship@aup.fr (version September 2010)

Internship Office 118, rue St. Dominique 75007 ParisMASTER OF ARTS IN GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONSFACULTY ADVISOR / SECOND READER EVALUATIONAfter completing the document below and conferring with the second reader, please return this form and allsubmitted assignments to the Internship Office for final processing of the student’s internship grade. Thank you.Student’s name:Faculty advisor name:Semester:__________________________________________________________________________________________I have received the following forms and assignments from the student intern:(please check what is applicable)Internship Portfolio (containing all the sections as outlined in the MAGC InternshipRequirements document)Student Evaluation FormResumeEmployer Evaluation (received from the Internship Office)Date assignments submitted:Internship grade:Comments:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date: _______________Your Signature:__________________________SECOND READER EVALUATIONName of second reader (please print):I have reviewed the student’s assignments, and I concur with the grade attributed by thefaculty reader.Comments:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date: _______________Your Signature:__________________________Tel. (33-1) 40-62-06-25 Fax (33-1) 53-59-82-21 internship@aup.fr (version September 2010)

Internship Office 118, rue St. Dominique 75007 ParisSTUDENT EVALUATION OF INTERNSHIPAND JOB DESCRIPTION (MAGC)Your name:Company/Organization:Name of department you worked with:Date:Location (city, country):Name of internship supervisor:Major duties performed:Specific projects:Time devoted to internship (no. hours/week; no. weeks or months altogether):Software/Tools used on the job:Language requirements: English □ spoken □ writtenFrench □ spoken □ writtenOther □ spoken □ writtenPlease rate this internship on a scale of 1 to 10:Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ExcellentPlease answer the following questions.1. Did this internship contribute to acquiring professional skills?Did you learn about a career?2. Did what actually took place correspond to what you expected?3. Was the internship a true learning experience? In what way(s)?4. Would you recommend this internship to others?Note: This form will remain on file at AUP for future students’ reference. It is to be submitted with yourfinal internship assignment package directly to your faculty advisorAUP Internship OfficeThe American University of Paris118 rue Saint Dominique, 75007 Paris, FranceTel +33 (0)1 40 62 06 25, Fax +33 (0) 1 53 59 82 21E-mail: internship@aup.fr

Internship Office 118, rue St. Dominique 75007 ParisEMPLOYER EVALUATION OF INTERNAPPRECIATION DU / DE LA STAGAIREName of Intern / Nom et prénom du stagiaire :Company / Entreprise :Name and job title of internship supervisor /Nom et qualité du responsable de stage :Internship dates/ Dates du stage :Total approximate number of hours / Nombre approximatif d’heures de travail :1. Please circle / Merci de bien vouloir entourer la bonne réponse :1 (very much/beaucoup)…5 (not at all/pas du tout)The student is: L’étudiant(e) est :businesslike sérieux(se) 1 2 3 4 5conscientious consciencieux(se) 1 2 3 4 5self-disciplined méthodique 1 2 3 4 5hard-working travailleur(se) 1 2 3 4 5punctual ponctuel(le) 1 2 3 4 5motivated motivé(e) 1 2 3 4 52. Projects (s)he participated in / Projets auxquels il / elle a participé :3. Relationship with others / Relations avec les autres :4. Intern’s major strengths / Atouts du / de la stagiaire :5. Comments / Commentaires :________Date:__________________________________________________Signature of internship supervisor and company stampSignature du responsable de stage et cachet de l’entrepriseContact :Email : Tel :Thank you for your support of the AUP Internship Program.En vous remerciant de votre soutien à notre programme de stages.To post offers on our internal AUP internship database, please contact careers@aup.fr.Veuillez contacter careers@aup.fr pour transmettre une offre de stage à AUP.Please return this form to / Veuillez renvoyer ce formulaire à :Internship Office/ Service des Stages The American University of Paris118 rue Saint Dominique, 75007 Paris, FranceTel +33 (0)1 40 62 06 25, Fax +33 (0)1 53 59 82 21 E-mail: internship@aup.fr

Internship Office 118, rue St. Dominique 75007 ParisMAGC INTERNSHIP REGISTRATION PACKAGESemester: No. of credits: 8 Course number: CM 598 8IMPORTANT CONDITIONS for CREDIT internships:You should have completed at least 16 MA credits and be in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or above).Internships MUST be registered before they begin! There is no “retroactive” registration! If you have registered a non-creditinternship, it is impossible to change to a credit bearing option and vice versa.A convention de stage (French internship contract) will only be issued before the internship is to begin, but after the internshiphas been registered and conditions indicated are met.An incomplete grade (IN) will show on your transcript until all your assignments have been evaluated by your faculty reader.No diplomas/proof of graduation can be provided to students holding an incomplete grade! However holding anincomplete grade will not prolong student status!An internship for 8 credits can be maximum 9 months long! If an enrollment certificate is needed for the semester followingthe semester of registration (for insurance, housing, etc.), graduation deferment and re-registration of the same internship for0-credits (no fee) are recommended.You must provide proof of relevant health insurance coverage for the whole period of the internship (validity dates), indicatingcountries where coverage is applicable.If you are not an EU citizen, your carte de séjour must be valid for the duration of the internship in France. If your CDS orhealth insurance expires during the internship, this will be mentioned in your convention de stage and it is your responsibility toinitiate the renewal process as soon as it is possible.For internships outside of France, it is advisable to verify whether proof of student status and a relevant visa will be required.We also recommend obtaining appropriate health insurance, unless covered under the employer’s health plan during theinternship.While pursuing an internship, the student agrees to adhere to the company/organization’s guidelines for employee behaviorand the University’s standard of conduct at all times. Any problematic situation should be reported to the Internship Office atonce.StudentName (Last + First):Student ID:Address:EmployerName of company/organization:Activity:Address:Email:Phone:Nationality(ies):Date of Birth:Projected graduation date:Total credits this semester:Internship in(discipline):How did you find your internship?□ AUP offer□ Other (please indicate):Internship start date:Day: Month: Year:Internship end date:Day: Month: Year:Working hours per week:Person in company supervisingyour internship (please print):Supervisor’s job title:Phone number:Fax number:Email:(convention de stage will be sent to this address)Tel. (33-1) 40-62-06-25 Fax (33-1) 53-59-82-21 internship@aup.fr (version September 2010)

Internship Office 118, rue St. Dominique 75007 ParisPlease indicate the educational objectives of your internship, including a brief description of proposedtasks, responsibilities, and projects. Use a separate piece of paper if necessary:In order to register the internship you need to obtain the signatures:A) ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTMid Point Note submission date: _________________________________________(5 weeks from the start of the internship and agreed with the student)I have read the description of the proposed internship and I approve of this internship for 8 credits.Signature Faculty AdvisorSignature Degree Program DirectorDateDateB) BURSAR’S OFFICEPAYMENT: Payment received for ____ credit internship. ____________ (date and Bursar’s signature)C) HEALTH PLAN OFFICESOCIAL SECURITY: The student has successfully subscribed to the Student Social Security insurance plan.Expiration date: __________________________________________________Signature Health Plan Coordinator______________________DateC) CARTE DE SEJOUR (For non-EU nationals only)AUP interns in France who are not EU nationals are responsible for renewing their cartes de séjour with the CDS Officeif expiry occurs during the course of the internship and they have to submit proof of renewal to the Internship Office.CARTE DE SEJOUR:Expiration date: ______________________Signature CDS OfficeDateD) FOR INTERNSHIP OFFICE USE ONLYSignature Internship CoordinatorDateSignature Academic DeanComments:DateCopy to Registrar:Tel. (33-1) 40-62-06-25 Fax (33-1) 53-59-82-21 internship@aup.fr (version September 2010)