One of the requirements for GMBA students in NYCU is to complete an internship before graduating. I must admit that I had a hard time finding an internship last year, but as time passed, I learned a lot about self-preparation and how to leverage available resources to land an internship. As the summer is approaching (which I suppose, is a good time to do internship), I would like to share with you my experience and hope this will be useful for you.
1 – Where do you find internships?
As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, there are several ways to seek internship opportunities. Online job banks like 104, 1111 offer plenty of jobs but their UI is not so user-friendly for foreigners; LinkedIn, CakeResume and Contact Taiwan may be more promising with English content. You can enable the notifications with the types of jobs you seek, along with actively browsing and reaching out to the right people.
But opportunities do not only appear online but also in physical events like career fairs and info session (in which a company introduces itself and its open vacancies). Career fairs like Open House have been a staple in the academic culture in Taiwan, taking place every semester. Especially, the Open House events in Spring semester seem to draw a large number of participants, since it may be a stepping stone for the students’ future career. When I was at the Open House day in NYCU on March 11, I always had my LinkedIn QR code available in case there was a chance to engage with the recruiters.
Photo: I attended NYCU Open House day on March 11, 2023. I liked it how NYCU OIA informed international students in advance about the companies who were searching for global talents. Don’t be afraid to talk to the recruiters and leave your information when you find a good opportunity!
In addition, you may boost your exposure in the job market with your networks. Your professors, seniors, classmates or even student association may also refer you for jobs that they find fit with your qualifications.
2 – Important notes for GMBA’s international students when applying for internship in Taiwan
I understand that not every international student speaks Mandarin-Chinese fluently, but you should not let the language barriers to stop you from taking the good chances. Let’s study and practice hard to advance your proficiency and be able to communicate with your employers. Besides, you should customize your CV for each job application in order to persuade the recruiters that you are the right candidate for the position and not just simply mass-applying.
Many come to GMBA aiming at career-changing opportunities, but you should always be open-minded and ready to acquire new experiences. Even if the reality may be brutal, let us soak it in and be optimistic during this stage of transformation. I wish you all the best!
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