Absolute Internship - Internships in Shanghai
There's no better way to build your resume and boost up your job prospects than with an internship in Shanghai. Be in the right place at the right time - Shanghai. Our Shanghai Internship Program is exclusively created to focus on your career development and to secure you real-world hands on experiences. In addition to your guaranteed Shanghai internship, you will gain exposure to networking events and career workshops where you will have the chance to meet and socialize with leading industry experts. Absolute Internship aims to place students in life-changing internships that help shape their career aspirations.
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I went to Shanghai with Absolute Internship for two months last Summer and it was absolutely amazing. I was treated as an equal despite my age being much younger than my peers (I was 19 and most others were around 22) and there were many social events planned that helped make everyone feel at home. We were even given the opportunity to go to a town outside of Shanghai for the weekend and see a cultural opera. The people I met through Absolute I now feel I will know for the rest of my life -- that's how close we were.
As for the internship I was placed in, I was able to get a spot as a Public Relations Assistant at a marketing firm right across the street from the Pearl tower. It was a very legitimate position and easy to access from the Hotel we were staying in (the subway is a few blocks away). Absolute placed me in this position and provided me with hundreds of business cards, which really came in handy on the job and while networking.
Not to mention, the price was unbeatable. Most other internship programs I heard about were at twice the price and for half the time, and did not receive an experience near as positive as ours. I highly highly highly recommend Absolute Internship.
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I wouldn't really want to change anything... I mean, the name "Absolute Internship" is really long and could just stop at "Absolute" but that's just my opinion. Also, I wish there were one month internships in Hong Kong, but I'm sure it's a matter of time before those are provided as well.
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Absolute Internship provided me with an outstanding internship in my field now allowing me to achieve the future occupation I desire! Living in posh quarters with a wonderful group of other students, Absolute ensured a safe journey to and from work every weekday and was always available at any time if I had any concerns. Absolute arranged for our group to tour around the city and it took no time at all before the students knew how to get around the city. We also attended sponsored cultural and social events where we visited cities around Shanghai and were able to meet and learn from executives from larger well known corporations. Absolute Internship truly provided a life changing summer for myself and my group and now I am more prepared for what life will bring me.
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Because of the positive staff and student environment and the amazing work opportunity I was granted through Absolute's strong business contacts, I truly would not change one thing to Absolute's program and would recommend the Absolute to anyone trying to kick start both their cultural and work future in life.
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Hello everybody, I interned in Shanghai for 3 months last summer. Absolute Internship helped me find an internship that was related to my major. For me, the internship placement was the main attraction of AI and it was a truly great experience.
Also, the apartment exceeded my expectations, I liked it so much! Great location, loads of space and well furnished. It was located in a nice neighbourhood, only 7 minutes away from the subway station that can connect you to anywhere you want to go. The apartment was also close to the French Concession which is a nice area to hang out at night with your friends when you are bored.
Absolute internship provide me with a sim card, transportation card, and much more. The coordinators of the program are very friendly, I felt like if I had known them for years. Whenever I had a question they helped me, no matter the time or situation it was.
The price of the program is very considerable compared to other internship companies, you get a lot for what you pay. Their weekend trips are awesome, we used to hang out as a family. All the other interns were nice and very sociable, it's your family abroad.
I was impressed by the quality of Internships I was offered. I was offered a full time job after I finished my internship, but I was unable to take it because I still have to finish my degree. I had a great experience in Shanghai thanks to Absolute Internship.
I enjoyed my internship so much that I got another internship with AI for this summer 2013, they care for the customer and their customer service it's amazing. They help you get the visa, and everything.
Thank you Absolute Internship for making my dreams come true.
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There's nothing I would change from this program.
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Hi everybody! My name is Angelika and I did the Shanghai internship through Absolute Internship in the summer 2012. It was probably the best and most adventurous thing I have ever done in my life. I have found Absolute online, applied and got accepted. Then the summer came, and this amazing Chinese city - Shanghai, welcomed me for the next two months. On my first day I was a little bit scared and worried, however now I must say that it was just an anxiety. The whole working, social and travelling experience turned out to be a blast! I got placed in a small investment bank with the office just in the heart of Shanghai financial district, between the World Financial Center and Shanghai Stock Exchange. Due to the fact that it was a small, although extremely successful company, we had a chance to perform variety of tasks which would be hardly to experience in a big corporation. We were responsible for pretty much everything from spotting right investment opportunities, analyzing and suggesting the investment strategy, contacting CFOs, and preparing financial modelling for MBOs, LBOs and spin-offs. Moreover, I was fortunate enough and all my days I worked in the same office with my boss. His knowledge and banking experience benefited me a lot. I got to hear first hand stories about Wall Street and how the live of the banker really looks like. All in all, I would recommend Absolute Internship to everybody who is brave enough to step out of his/her comfort zone and go to China for the whole summer, to work hard, learn a lot, visit cool places and party like a celebrity!
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No complains. This program is really worth going for. No regrets. I would not change anything within the program. I would love to just go back in time to last summer and do it once again!
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- Absolute internship helped me with finding a company which is tailored to my skills, knowledge and career goals. This enabled me to optimize the usage of my knowledge and ability. Sponsored dinners occurred throughout the internship and the program also included a sponsored trips outside of the city which was great fun.
- The work tasks given by my host company were challenging and included doing finance research, analysis of financial data, summary, acting as a source of information in meetings, sourcing investment opportunities and finding clients. Working hours were relaxed and as long as I have completed a given task to a high standard, I felt free to go home or engage myself in other activities. The internship provided me with real work experience which I doubt I would have acquired had I worked in a larger investment bank. I gained a lot of knowledge, but more importantly, I acquired life- long skills in the work place that will be very valuable for me in the future.
- The friendly staff and the people you meet through the program is great with very international backgrounds. Really inspiring and aspirational characters.
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I did the Shanghai program this summer and spent 2 months in China. The Absolute staff was there all the time for me already from the first day picking us up at the airport, organizing the welcome meal, events every weekend and they always make sure to respond to phone calls/SMSs and emails whenever you need them. The business internship I did in an IT company was also really beneficial. I also particularly loved the weekend activities and group dinners that the program put together for us. It really made me feel special. We spent a weekend in a nearby city called Hangzhou where did sightseeing as well as went to nearby water towns that were fantastic! The business seminars arranged by Absolute Internship was also a favourite part of the program that I loved. Listening to these inspirational industry experts inspired me a lot for the future!
I miss Shanghai, the Absolute staff and the friends I made through the program so much and are looking forward to the alumni events that the program is putting together! I definitely recommend other students and graduates to check out Absolute Internship if you're looking into a China Internship!
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I will begin by saying that the "Absolute Internship" experience in Shanghai has represented a huge boost in terms of social and cultural contact, work skills and future career development for myself.
I would like to especially point out the implication of the AI team in generating a very warm atmosphere, providing all the necessary comfort standards (housing, guidance, consultancy) and insuring a both fun and efficient international experience that will later on benefit those who take advantage of the opportunity.
Zhu ni haoyun! -Good luck!-
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Working in Shanghai was one of my best college experiences, for the city has so many different cultures, different lifestyles, and a very different working environment. Although I had already studied in Shanghai the previous year, this was a totally different experience that allowed me to grow as a professional. The staff was very dependable and there for me every step of the way.
The interns stayed in the same complex as all the other intern abroad programs, but the staff actually knew all the students by name. Absolute Internship also provided meaningful experiences that helped me grow professionally, instead of just an atmosphere where the students could have a good time. I would recommend this company based on the individual attention and the great internships they have to offer.
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I had the best time of my life in Shanghai with Absolute Internship! I participated during the summer between June-August for 2 months and the Absolute Internship staff were really great, assisting us all the time and each of us in the group felt special. I interned in a marketing agency and learned so much during my time both about myself both also what I want to do with my life and career. The people that you meet through the program are great and open-minded, I enjoyed hanging out with the other interns but also with the staff who were truly excellent! Always there for us. I still keep in touch with my former colleagues and boss by email, but also with the other interns and the Absolute Internship staff of course. This organization made me have an amazing summer, an unforgettable time!
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Alumni Interviews
Meet William Gant
William Gant is a 21 year old male from Reston, Virginia and attends James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. William will major in International Affairs and minor in Chinese Business, Chinese Language and Asian Studies. He attended the Absolute Internship Shanghai program from June 7th to August 5th 2012 working for the public relations and marketing/advertising firm SMH International. Speaking English, French and Chinese, William is eager and motivated to travel and learn from cultural experiences around the world. His current plans are to graduate and move to Shanghai, China in May 2013.
Why did you decide to intern abroad with Absolute Internship in Shanghai?
William: For the last two years I have been searching for opportunities to study or internship abroad in China. After searching through the internet and my Universities resources, I found a great opportunity online through the Absolute Internship program. What finally attracted me to Absolute was their guaranteed competitive advantage with better pricing for their programs, their 24 hour onsite support and a promised cultural and work experience booster. For picking the right program I was concerned with finding a low cost program and a company that could promise work experience in my field of interest. Absolute promised and guaranteed both..
What made this internship experience so unique and special?
William: Although I have studied in China before, this internship experience changed my perception of China and my overall aspirations to return and work in China in the future. When I first arrived to China I was welcomed by the Absolute program directors and taken care of until we were settled in our housing. In terms of my internship, I was placed with a Chinese Marketing/Advertising Company in the Financial District of Shanghai. I was very satisfied early on when I realized that my internship was exactly what I was looking for. It was also very satisfying to know that Absolute and their staff were there onsite when I had questions about the city and my occupation. Overall it was the strong resume boosting internship opportunity in Shanghai and networking with both foreigners and locals in multiple industries that made my experience so unique and special.
How has this experience impacted your future?
William:By having worked in Shanghai and for a strong company, I now have a unique and powerful resume that has attracted the attention from Chinese and American public relation companies. It was through Absolute Internship's strong network relations and connections that I was able to pursue my goal of seeking a future with China.
What is one piece of advice you would give someone considering interning abroad in Shanghai?
William:Don't be afraid of your language barrier. Much of the concern from my colleagues was that they would not be able to communicate well with the Chinese. In reality, being an English speaker makes you attractive to Chinese companies and a better candidate as an employee. In no time you will easily adapt to the Chinese culture and learn the necessary Chinese to roam around the city.
Meet Angelika Lisek, Absolute Internship alum
Angelika Lisek, a 23-year old Accounting and Finance student at the University of Glasgow in the UK, currently on an exchange program in University of Hong Kong. She interned in Shanghai with Absolute Internship in the summer of 2012. She loves travelling, eating new fascinating and exotic food and learning Mandarin. She has seen half of the Southeast Asia and can not wait to see the rest of it.
GO: Why did you decide to intern abroad with Absolute Internship in Shanghai?
Angelika: I chose China because I have never been in Asia. I love trying new things that none of my friends have ever tried and that was the chance to do something out of my comfort zone. I wanted to challenge myself and the chance to intern in Shanghai turned out to be a once in a lifetime opportunity. What is more, I wanted to enhance my CV by adding the work experience in an Asian financial center. China is second largest economy in the world and it is getting stronger and stronger. Therefore, understanding Chinese business culture would give me a chance to land many job opportunities for my future.
Moreover, Shanghai seemed to be more modern than Beijing from searching the web beforehand and also the fact that most of the financial Asian activities takes place in Shanghai. The reason I chose Absolute Internship was their competitive pricing. I looked through other internship programs and from what I remember their program was the best value for money in terms of what they offered and their reviews from previous interns.
GO: What made this internship experience so unique and special?
Angelika: The uniqueness of this experience was the actual chance to intern in other country, with completely different culture, far away from home and friends. At first I did not know much what to expect and how I am going to perform during the actual internship. However, the whole internship experience turn out to be great. The place I intern at was small but very successful and profitable company. I was given a lot of tasks and responsibilities, and therefore I learnt a lot about myself, my strengths and weaknesses.
Moreover, the atmosphere that Absolute created was of big importance to me. They do not only provided me with the work placement but what is more they took care of the students after work and on the weekends. All the interns, we felt like a small family during these 2 months in Shanghai. We spent time together attending social events, eating out, attending career talks, sightseeing and travelling.
GO: How has this experience impacted your future?
Angelika: have to say that this internship was my first office type of work experience. After the summer I feel much confident about my capabilities, and the skills that I acquired both in the financial field and in the understanding of Chinese thinking and acting.
Moreover, while in Shanghai I networked with professionals and this helped me to gain valuable connections for my full-time offer in Shanghai after my graduation in 2014. Moreover, after adding the Shanghai experience to my CV I had no problems to get an internship offer for the coming summer as well.
GO: What is one piece of advice you would give someone considering interning abroad in Shanghai?
Angelika:I would encourage all the future interns to take out as much as possible from the time they spend in Shanghai. Somebody has told me that what you put in is what you get out. It does not necessary relates only to the working experience but also exploring the culture, picking up the language, having fun and networking with professionals. I would recommend to balance all those factors, but do not forget about Guanxi because it is the foremost important aspect about doing business in China.
Meet Andrew Tichenor, Absolute Internship Alum
GO: What inspired you to intern in Shanghai with Absolute Internship?
Andrew: My inspiration to intern with Absolute Internship stemmed from studying abroad in Shanghai the prior year, but four months of studying still did not prepare me for the cultural differences, the different means of communication, and the very top-down management style present in my job. Absolute made this experience possible by setting up an internship of my choice along with wonderful trips and cultural experiences not possible on my own.
The full-time staff provided networking events and activities after work as well as apartment-style living with a gym and pool. Absolute Internship fostered an awesome working environment for all twenty interns in the program where everyone felt as they had a second family in this brand new city.
GO: Describe your day to day activities as an intern in Shanghai
Andrew: I ended up interning for a firm called Orient Media as a personal assistant to the CEO. The company allowed me to handle communication with their Western advertisers, which was exciting due to the instant responsibility and exposure to upper level management. I really do not feel you have experienced China until you have worked inside a Chinese company for a Chinese boss. You should make the first and largest step by deciding to take the chance to live and work in China with Absolute Internship.
GO: How has this experience impacted your future?
Andrew: Working in China gave me instant credibility when interviewing for full-time positions. You will find it worth the time, a great learning experience, and a great resume boost, not saying you need that or anything.
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Organising an internship abroad by yourself is a very tedious process- finding an internship that fits you, finding an accommodation, going through the visa application process, and many more. With the help of Absolute Internship, everything went smoothly with minimal effort. The next thing you know, you'll be interning in a new country, with every minor details dealt with enabling you to focus on the important stuff- the actual work experience and enjoying yourself in a new country.
Absolute internship helped me with finding a company which is tailored to my skills, knowledge and career goals. This enabled me to optimise the usage of my knowledge and ability. I was also advised on the visa application process and sent all the required documents very promptly which made the process very smooth. Sponsored dinners occurred throughout the internship and the program also included a sponsored trip to Hangzhou which was great fun.
The Shanghai internship provided me with real work experience which I doubt I would have acquired had I worked in a larger investment bank. I gained a lot of knowledge, but more importantly, I acquired life- long skills in the work place that will be very valuable for me in the future. During the internship in Shanghai, my outlook was refined and the challenging work also forced me to reflect on myself- my capabilities and limitations and what I can do in the future to improve myself.