Choosing Kampus Asia for your internship in China.

An internship oversea.
Once you take up the challenge of an internship abroad, you get more than a profesional experience. You learn a new culture, speak other languages, find new ways of working.. And the good think is that you bring your education and background during your placement. And this is the perfect internship because you will not just stand there!!

An internship in China.
Imagine: China is the 2nd economy of the world and everything still has to be done! Wether you do your internship in a big western group or in a small startup, you start right in the heat of the moment, get opportunities and responsabilies!
Kampus cooperate with hundreds of companies which regulary need young interns. Our business development team is constanty approaching potential internship recruiters. And thanks to our senior tutors, we are in touch with top 500 HR employers in China.

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Make the most of your Kampus internship in China

1. Before your internship:

Kampus found an internship for you!! Action-station!!
- Prepare you visa. Kampus will help you and advise on the most adequate visa you need for your internship. - Book your flight. The earlier the better but we advise you to arrive in China at least 2 days before the internship starting day. Two days are enough to settle and to get over the jet lag.
- Get to know more about the company which offer the internship position. Browse their website. Learn about the organization chart, your colleagues, possible technical vocabulary, etc.. Kampus will provide you with the contact information and the responsible of your internship.
- Find on a map and on a metro map the location of you internship and if available the location of your appartement.

2. You just arrived in China, just before your internship:

Jet Lag, under a little bit of stress in the new city. Take it easy, try to relax and think that tomorrow you will feel much better. If you just have couple of days before your internship avoid sleeping in the middle of the day to adjust as quick as possible to the time difference.
After a good night, check your neighborhood, spot the grossery stores, the subway station newrby, the convenient stores.. If your telephone is blocked, go to buy a cheap one ore unblock it.
The day before your internship, go to your office by metro or public transportation and remember how much time it takes. You won’t be late for your first day.
If you have any question about your new life or the internship, Kampus can help you.

3.Internship: first days at office. Chinese environment.

Most likely your colleague will give you're a warm welcome and try to let you feel as much as comfortable as possible.
However Chinese hospitality customs might be different than ours, do not misinterpret!! example:

- Chinese people do not hand shake but will probably try with you to show respect. It might seems to be a cold hand shake or other colleague may laugh a little bit. Nothing against you, it's just so unusual for them.
- Chinese do not have the usual warm "good morning" at the beginning of the day. People stay very modest and start directly their task. It might dampen a little bit your westener spirit, but you'll learn that actually all the colleague might respect you a lot.
- People call each by their family name with Mr. or Ms. Even 25 years old colleague. Do not feel isolated if someone call you Mr. or Ms.

5. Never Shun a Chance to Learn More About the Company/Industry:

Take every opportunity presented to you to attend company or industry meetings, conferences, and events; participate in training workshops; and read all company materials.

6. Get as Much Exposure as Possible:

Some of the best internships in China rotate you among departments and supervisors, but if yours doesn't, don't let that stop you from tackling new tasks, meeting people outside your department, and attending company social events. The more you are exposed to new ideas and new people, the more you'll learn.

9. Find a Mentor:

A mentor is someone at a higher level in the organization that looks out for you and makes sure you are learning what you need to know and accomplishing what you need to do. A mentor can also shield you from office politics and be a good sounding board for you to discuss ideas, ask questions, etc.

7. Don't be Afraid to Ask Questions:

Always remember that an internship either in Shanghai, Beijing or Guangzhou is a learning experience for you. While the employer expects to get a certain level of work from you, you are not expected to know everything. Seek advice and raise questions whenever you encounter something that is not familiar to you. Be open-minded about new ideas and procedures -- remember that you don't know everything and that your professors didn't teach you everything.

8. Take Initiative:

Employers love employees who dive into tackling tough problems and who think "outside the box" in finding solutions. Just make sure you work with your supervisor(s) so you don't overstep your authority -- and make sure you share successes as well.

10. Network, Network, Network:

One of the key tools of job-hunting is utilizing your network to find your next career step, whether another internship or a job upon graduation (and beyond). Build professional relationships during your internship in China with your supervisor(s) and other managers in the organization. These people are also a good source for getting other job-hunting advice and tips from their years of experience.

11. Leave with Tangible Accomplishments:

One of your goals with any training in Shanghai, Beijing or Guangzhou is leaving it with some tangible results - both for your resume and your career portfolio (if you use one). Maybe you developed a brochure, computerized an inventory system, organized a sales conference, met with clients, tracked industry trends, etc.

12. Enjoy Yourself:

Most trainings in China are great experiences, so make sure you have some fun while you're working and learning. Don't be so uptight that you are perceived as something you're not.

4. Be positive about your internship:

The quickest way to kill a good internship in China is being negative. So, avoid complaining, being rude, arriving late, leaving early, disrespecting coworkers, being closed-minded, missing deadlines, appearing arrogant, wearing improper attire, acting unprofessionally, appearing inflexible, and taking part in office politics: