What is your name?
Abigail Baker, GWSB '20
Where was your internship located?
The Manufacturer’s Association of Israel (MAI), Tel Aviv, Israel 

How has the experience influenced your career path?
Interning at the Manufacturer’sAssociation of Israel (MAI) in Tel Aviv provided me with unparalleled opportunities to enhance my skills and also expand my knowledge of business and trade beyond the classroom setting. By working for Israel’s largest private economic organization, I was able to network with business professionals from across the globe, study macro-economic trends and trade, and adapt to a multicultural business setting. 

Read more about Abigail's experience here!
GLOBAL EVENTS

International Job Search Strategies: How to Really Find a Job Abroad
When: Thursday, September 5th
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Are you curious about what the secret is to landing that job in another country? You see thousands of jobs posted online, but your applications never seem to result in an offer. Join this training to find out what you really need to do to make it happen for you. One hour of your time can make a world of difference in your career! This will be an interactive training with time for Q&A.

Accounting & Consulting Career Forum 2019
When: Wednesday October 4th & Thursday, October 5th
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Career Forum is hosting their first industry-specific job fair for Japanese-English bilinguals. Get to know these two separate industries through CFN's special feature filled with industry specific information on the history, career paths, and required skills for the different fields that exist. Participants should possess a minimum of beginner level in both Japanese and English and be one of the following:
  • Recent graduates or students currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or higher degree program (Master, MBA, Ph.D., etc.) outside of Japan or with at least one year of study outside of Japan
  • Professionals with study abroad or work experience outside of Japan

Boston Career Forum 2019
When: Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd
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Career Forum is a job fair for Japanese-English bilinguals, held in various cities around the world. Participants should possess a minimum of beginner level in both Japanese and English and be one of the following: 
  • Recent graduates or students currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or higher degree program (Master, MBA, Ph.D., etc.) outside of Japan or with at least one year of study outside of Japan
  • Professionals with study abroad or work experience outside of Japan




FALL SEMESTER DEADLINES
Bloomberg Purchasing Internship (Brazil)
Deadline: ASAP

Bloomberg's Global Purchasing Operations Department is looking for a procurement intern to join their team. As a Purchasing intern, you would proide procurement operational support to various lines of businesses. To find out more information and apply, click here.

Turner Intern Programming, Africa (France)
Deadline: ASAP

Turner is a global media organization currently broadcasting 68 channels in 23 languages to 124 countries. This role is responsible for assisting the Programming team for English linear and nonlinear kid's channels in Africa. For full details about this opportunitity, click here.

Padi Internships (Indonesia) 
Deadline: Rolling 
Padi offers individualized and meaningful internships with leading companies and organizations in the business, non-profit and entrepreneurship fields. Internships are unpaid, tailored, SMART goals- and results-oriented which attract driven students to contribute to organizations, work toward best practices and lay the foundation for lasting partnerships. For more information and a list of current fellowships, click here
Read about alumna Rachel Schwartz (SEAS, BA 2017) and her experience as a Padi Fellow
The Grameen Bank & Trust NGO Student Internship (Bangladesh)
Deadline: Rolling

The Grameen Bank & Trust NGO Student Internship Program , hosted by the George Washington University, offers internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students interested in working on development projects with the Grameen Bank & Trust. The internship provides valuable hands-on experience in microfinance, poverty reduction, and international development in Bangladesh. To apply, click here.    

The Global Business and Microfinance Internship (Nepal)
Deadline: Rolling

The Global Business and Microfinance Internship in Nepal, hosted by the George Washington University and in partnership with the Grameen Bank & Trust, is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to engage with top-tier institutions in the country. To apply, click here.  

GW Knowledge in Action Career Internship Fund (KACIF) Travel Grants
Deadline: Rolling (based on funding)

The Knowledge in Action Career Internship Fund (KACIF) Travel Grant is available to students who are participating in unpaid internships that will advance their career development and who need assistance in paying for their public transportation to and from the internship location. The grant was initiated in collaboration with the Student Association and made possible through the generous support of alumni, parents and other donors.
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