Internships and Jobs

Internship, Job, and Studying Abroad Information
Internships and Jobs: The application process as you might have heard is cultural! If you want to be seriously
considered for a position, it is a good idea to proofread your work and to find out what is expected of applicants in
the English-speaking world! For example, photos and personal information (birthdates, marital status, etc.) are
not included on the resume or curriculum vitae (Lebenslauf).
In our university library, you will find a wealth of information:
Praktika USA. Tausende Jobmöglichkeiten mit Highschool, Homestay, Sprachlernen. Edited by Georg
Beckmann. Published by Interconnections. ISBN: 3860400959. The call number (Signatur) is 02-12754.
Ferienjobs & Praktika USA : tausende von Jobmöglichkeiten. By Georg Beckmann. Published by
Interconnections. ISBN: 3-86040-000-2. The call number is Allg 770.008.
Der amerikanische Traum : mit GreenCard oder Visum in die USA ; aktuelle Informationen zu GreenCard,
Arbeitsvisa, Jobsuche, Studium, Praktika, Umzug, Alltag, Formalitäten, Unternehmensgründung. By Liam
Schwartz and Georg Mehnert. Published by Redline Wirtschaft. ISBN: 978-3-636-01558-7. The call number
is Geo 471.USA 13.
The Internship Bible. By Mark Oldman and Samer Hamadeh. Published by Princeton Review. ISBN: 037576388.
The call number is Wirt 030.066.
Work placements : a survival guide for students. By Christine Fanthome. Published by Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN:
978-1-403-93434-5. The call number is 10-11853.
Getting your ideal internship. By Assaf Saleem and Rosanne Lurie. Published by WetFeet. ISBN: 1-582-07542-5.
The call number is 06-17957.
You might also want to consult the following Internet sources:
• Praktikum in den USA - includes information about the c.v., cover letter, visas, scholarships, etc.
http://www.hs-hannover.de/international/wege-ins-ausland/index.html
• Resume Preparation from The University of New South Wales in Sidney, Australia
http://www.careers.unsw.edu.au/Students/Excelling_In_The_Application_Process/Resume/Resume_Samples.
chpx
http://www.careers.unsw.edu.au/Students/Excelling_In_The_Application_Process/Cover_Letter.chpx
• The first and best cover letters
http://www.careerlab.com/letters/
• Jobs.ac.uk - Research, Science, Academic, Teaching and Management jobs and studentships in the
public and private sector.
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/
• DAAD - Auslandspraktika: Information und Vermittlung
http://www.daad.de/de/index.html
• Amity Institute sponsors a nonprofit educational teaching exchange program in the United States
http://www.amity.org/
Studying in the USA, Canada, and the UK: The following books in the library might be of interest:
Studieren in USA und Kanada : alles über Hochschulwahl, Bewerbung und Finanzierung. By Bernd Ledger.
Published by Campus Verlag. ISBN: 3-593-36069-1. The call number (Signatur) for the book is Allg 755.010.
Studieren in Europa: Grossbritannien und Nordirland : das Nachschlagewerk mit Uebersetzungshilfe - von A bis
Z. By Kirsten Thalacker. Published by Lexika-Verlag. The call number (Signatur) for the book is Allg 755.012
(located in the Studienberatung).
Studienführer USA, Kanada. By Heidemarie Artzfeld. Published by Bertelsmann. ISBN: 3-7639-0445-X. The call
number is 05-10959.
Praktikum in USA und Kanada. Der Leitfaden für die erfolgreiche Bewerbung. By Bernd Leger. Published by
Campus Verlag. ISBN: 359335571X. The call number is Allg 755.008.
Studienaufenthalte, Praktika und Jobs in USA und Kanada : der Bewerbungsratgeber für Abiturienten,
Studierende und junge Berufstätige. By Martina Schulze. Published by Falken. ISBN: 3-8068-1786-3. The
call number is Allg 010.82.
Arbeiten in Europa : das Geheimnis einer erfolgreichen Karriere im Ausland ; ein Insider-Handbuch. By AnneMarie Boels. Published by Bene Factum Publishing. ISBN: 1-903071-01-1. The call number is Allg 003/105.
The following organizations can also offer you seminars, books, and helpful information:
Amerikazentrum Hamburg
Rothenbaumchaussee 15
20148 Hamburg
Tel.(0)40 45010422
http://www.amerikazentrum.de
The British Council
Hackescher Markt 1
10178 Berlin
Tel.(0)30 311 099-0
http://www.britishcouncil.org/
Studying in the U.S.A.:
•
ESL Schools - This site offers a number of links to a variety of English programs (from university study to
intensive language programs lasting two weeks) all over the world.
http://iteslj.org/links/Various/Schools_for_ESL/
• Exchanges and Programs (USIS Germany) - The most comprehensive website on the subject. Make sure
that you click on the link. If you want to study in the United States.
http://germany.usembassy.gov/usa/exchanges/
• Find your College - Search the directory of over 1,400 four-year colleges, or browse the alphabetical
index. To perform a search, enter a school name below, or use the database to get a customized list of
schools that match your particular needs and qualifications.
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/tools/brief/cosearch_advanced_brief.php
• The Princeton Review - Information on college and graduate school entrance exams and online practice
tests (SAT,GRE, GMAT), college rankings, etc.
http://www.princetonreview.com/home.asp
• TOEFL - If you are planning to study in the U.S., you will need to take the Test of English as a Foreign
Language.
http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.435c0b5cc7bd0ae7015d9510c3921509/?vgnextoid=69c0197a484f40
10VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD
• U.S. Universities and Community Colleges - Links to Web servers at American universities and
community colleges.
http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/
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Further organizations for studying/working abroad:
• AIESEC:
http://www.aiesec.org/cms/aiesec/AI/Western%20Europe%20and%20North%20America/GERMANY/home/index.
html
• AIPT: (Association for International Practical Training)
http://culturalvistas.org/programs-for-students-and-professionals
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit:
www.arbeitsagentur.de/ (Camp USA)
• The British Council:
Ferienjobs: http://www.britishcouncil.de/pdf/ferien.pdf
Praktika: http://www.britishcouncil.de/pdf/praktika.pdf
• CIEE: (helps to obtain the J-1-Visa in the US)
www.ciee.org
• ICD: Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_internships
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Weltwärts: (Freiwilligendienst des Bundesministeriums für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und
Entwicklung; u. A. Assisant Teacher im Ausland)
http://www.weltwaerts.de/
Compiled by Dr. Sabrina Völz
[email protected]
Oct. 2012
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