Internship Vacancy at Southwestern

THE PROGRAMME

Southwestern offers a unique summer opportunity for university students to jump-start not only their careers but also their lives. Over the past ten years alone, more than 20,000 students from over 300 universities worldwide have participated.

Students who participate during the summer run their own business selling the Southwestern Advantage learning system to families in their homes – complete with educational books, software and an interactive web-based learning aid. Students also have the opportunity to share the advantage because Southwestern matches every learning system sold by donating access to the website for a disadvantaged family.

During the 12-week programme students interact with thousands of families from many different walks of life. Not only does this help them gain confidence and build character, it also enables students to develop attributes transferable to any future career path such as persistence, hard work, problem solving skills, goal setting, time management, communication skills and leadership skills.

Application Process:

1. Overview – Short meeting with student manager briefly outlining the programme
2. Information Session – 1 hour information session giving a detailed account of what the programme involves, the qualifications and the selection process.
3. Follow up – 3 - 4 short interviews with a student manager over the course of 10 days to get to know the applicant and to give the applicant the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the programme.
4. Final interview – About 10 days after the presentation applicants will have a final interview where they have the opportunity to sell themselves on why they should be selected for the programme and what they would hope to learn and gain from a Southwestern summer.
5. Apply for J-1 work and travel visa to the United States
6. Prepare for the summer by attending team meetings and on campus training throughout the school year with a student manager.

How to apply

To apply for the programme email your CV to placement@southwestern.com - early applications favoured!