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Shanghai Launch Program: Internships in Shanghai

SmartIntern is fast-emerging as the internship provider of choice in Shanghai. We offer airport pickup, a unique approach to language learning, and unparalleled supplemental career education.

At SmartIntern, we decided early on that we would never be a company whose success is built on sending hundreds upon hundreds of students through a one-size-fits-all internship program. That's just not us. So instead of building an "internship factory", we decided to build a company that gives each participant the individual career guidance they need to succeed, while placing them in an internship that has been customized to their skills and ambitions.

Our success depends on your success, and we give participants a level of attention and career guidance unmatched by any company. A complete list of what is included in our Shanghai Launch program can be found at our website. Following are just a few of the things we offer that other companies don't:

An internship with one of our carefully selected partner companies. For the entrepreneurs in our program, we have strong partnerships with Shanghai-based SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), while for our future Fortune 500 executives will find ample opportunity one of our MNC (multinational corporation) partners.

An entire year of access to over 2,000 Mandarin Chinese podcasts. Even if you only intern for a month, you'll get access to an entire year of digital Chinese lessons that you can use to study anywhere, anytime!

Our customized Career Blueprints, which you receive upon completion of your program. Your personal Career Blueprint will explain in detail the opportunities we see in your particular industry, how you can use your newly-acquired China experience to pursue them, and where in the world these opportunities are projected to grow. No fluff, just concrete, actionable insights customized to your unique situation.

Our Work Smarter Seminar, in which everyone meets together for an afternoon of learning how to work smarter and more efficiently to deliver results in today's global economy. This seminar covers everything from how to you can use cold emails to set up a meeting with anyone to how to set up a LinkedIn profile that gets found in Google when recruiters search your name (which they will).

LinkedIn Optimization- Speaking of LinkedIn, did we tell you that we work side-by-side with you to create a LinkedIn profile and resume that effectively communicates your personal brand, your experience, and what you stand for to potential employers?

A monthly Mastermind Call, where everyone gets together to share their experiences and challenges in China, motivate one another, and strengthen bonds that we hope will last a lifetime. We also periodically invite successful entrepreneurs and business people in Shanghai to join us on these calls and share their wisdom.

To learn more, visit our website!

All programs

Regions
Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 1-3 months
  • 3-6 months
Minimum age
18
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • High school or equivalent
Languages

Pricing

Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Language classes
  • Meals
  • Orientation

Organization details

A SmartIntern Internship is the ambitious way to enter China. If you are interested in challenging yourself while being part of a small class of interns, we are the company for you. All participants in SmartIntern programs receive instant access to over 2,000 Mandarin language podcasts so that th...

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