CNM INTERNSHIP BRIEFING 21 FEB 2017 CNM Internship Programme (NM3550 & INM3550) For Cohorts Up To 2015 Intake Period 3 Jul 15 Dec 2017
INTERNSHIPS WHAT & WHY? Temporary job position that emphasizes on-the-job-training Documented work-experience
GROSS SALARY RANGE (2015 GRADUATES) Highest salary $4700 Offered by Unilever and Singapore Police Force COMPULSORY INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME (CIP)
INTERNSHIPS WHAT & WHY? Internships allow you to: Apply theory to work Secure a possible job offer prior to graduation Develop job-specific skills that will appeal to employers Gain deeper insight into possible future careers
PARTNER PROFILE COMPULSORY INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME (CIP)
CNM INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES 3 Months Programme Intake May to Jul (Vacation) Students apply to employers directly Leave of Absence (LOA) not required No assessments or MCs
CNM INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES 3 Months Programme No tuition fees payable More competitive as employers offer the internship to all tertiary-level students
CNM INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES 6 Months Programme Intake Jan to Jun or Jul to Dec Offered as NM3550 or INM3550 Worth 8MCs (4MCs to Major and 4 to UE). Applicable to cohort 2015 and earlier cohorts. Internship is compulsory for cohort 2016 and onwards
CNM INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES 6 Months Programme Department co-ordinates placement Supervision by worksite supervisor and guidance from academic supervisor Assessed by work performance, journals, reports and feedback
CNM INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES 6 Months Programme Regular semester fees is applicable, as students receive academic credit Leave of Absence (LOA) not required
ASSESSMENT FOR 6 MONTHS PROGRAMME Initial report (500 words) - 10% Monthly journals - 40% Final report (3000 words and PowerPoint slides - 40% Feedback from worksite supervisor - 10%
PRE-REQUISITES FOR 6 MONTHS PROGRAMME For NM Major only Full-time students only Read and pass a minimum of 80 MCs (24 MCs from CNM) Attend Career Catalyst Programme run by the Centre for Future-Ready Graduates (in place of NCC1000) Must have read NM2220 and NM2219 (and preferably NM3219) for communications related internships.
PRE-REQUISITES FOR 6 MONTHS PROGRAMME Must have read NM2220 and NM2216 for Games or Interactive media related internships. Recommendation letter from CNM lecturer or tutor (to be sent to cnmbox10@nus.edu.sg ) Employers may have additional pre-requisites based on the type of position
APPLICATION PROCEDURE (6 MONTHS PROGRAMME) Download and complete documents from the department s internship webpage http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/cnm/currentstudents/undergraduate/internship/information-forstudents Application documents to be submitted in softcopy format to cnmbox10@nus.edu.sg or 10 mar 2017
APPLICATION PROCEDURE (6 MONTHS PROGRAMME) Documents to be submitted: CNM Internship Application Form Letter of Consent & Undertaking Resume List of NM modules read and grades obtained Referral letter from CNM lecturer or tutor to be sent directly to cnmbox10@nus.edu.sg
APPLICATION PROCEDURE (6 MONTHS PROGRAMME) Department interviews Students who meet the prerequisites will go through a round of interviews with the department between 20 24 Mar 2017 Students will be matched to suitable organisations based on the interviews. Students can also let the department know of their preferences during the interview
APPLICATION PROCEDURE (6 MONTHS PROGRAMME) Students can also let the department know of their preferences during the interview (list of available positions will be sent to students prior to the interview)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE (6 MONTHS PROGRAMME) Employer interviews The department will send the list of students to employers, if you are short-listed you will be invited for an interview by the employer (some employers may conduct more than 1 interview) Employers will have to let students know of the outcome of the interviews before 19 May 2017
TUITION FEES Regular semester fees will be charged ** Please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/ug/fees.html for the latest fees.
IMPORTANT DATES (DURING AND AFTER INTERNSHIP) Dates Activities 13 Feb 2017 Invite companies to take part in upcoming round 21 Feb 2017 Briefing on CNM Internship 3 Mar 2017 Last day for companies to send in submissions 10 Mar 2017 Closing date for students to submit their resume and application documents, including self-sourced internships. 15 Mar 2017 Department informs the short-listed students of the date and venue of department interview (Job scope will be sent to the selected students prior to department interview) 20 24 Mar 2017 Department Interview Venue: CNM Meeting Room (TBC) Time: TBC 29 Mar Apr 2017 Selected students will be informed of where they have been recommended for interviews (2-3 choices) 7 Apr 2017 Department informs companies/organisations of the selected students for their consideration. Interviews to be held before exams (22 Apr 2017) or after (6 May 2017)
IMPORTANT DATES (DURING AND AFTER INTERNSHIP) 19 May 2017 Last date for companies/organisations to inform students of internship outcome (CNM must be kept in the loop too) 29 May 2 Jun 2017 Pre Departure Briefing to selected students for internships Venue: CNM Meeting Room Time: TBC Date: TBC 3 Jul 15 Dec 2017 6-month Internship commences (24 weeks) 29 Dec 2017 Students to submit written report to academic supervisors 31 Mar 2018 Supervisors to submit their overall grades and hardcopy of their assignments 2 nd week of Aug Release of NM3550 and INM3550 results (together with release of other examinations results after special semester)
TYPICAL INTERNSHIP PACKAGES Allowance of SGD 800 to 1300 per month (CPF exempted) Working hours: Mondays to Fridays (8.30am to 6pm*) (Or arrangements equaling 44 hours a week)
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO & EXPECT Adopt a positive and open mindset Be willing to learn Be punctual for work Be stretched working with demanding clients and meeting tight deadlines Be proactive Ask questions and seek guidance from supervisor and colleagues if unsure Remember, you are representing CNM & NUS!
WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO & EXPECT Internships are holiday jobs An opportunity to earn some extra $$$ Expect to work only from 9am to 5pm Skip work like skipping lectures & tutorials Take frequent MCs just because you don t feel like working Be late for work Dress sloppily Keep to yourself and not socialise in the workplace
WHAT ABOUT SELF-SOURCED INTERNSHIPS? If you have sourced your own internship*, include the following details in the application form: - Name of Organization - Name of contact person and contact details - Job function, roles and responsibilities - Duration of internship - Allowance and other benefits *The internship is subject to the approval of the department internship committee as the position must be relevant to CNM and match the objectives of the internship programme.
INFORMATION ON CAREER CATALYST Career Catalyst is a series of 4 workshops run by NUS Centre for Future Ready Graduates (CFG). This replaces the earlier NCC1000.
QUESTIONS?
If you have further queries you can email cnmbox10@nus.edu.sg
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