How the Internship Process Works

Getting started in your new career can be challenging. It’s often hard to get that first job.
What better way to start your career than with a guaranteed~ paid internship abroad, in China? This is your chance to gain invaluable practical experience that can kick-start your career while you live and work in one of the world’s most diverse countries where history and modern living converge. This is your chance to get out of your comfort zone, push your boundaries, gain confidence and the experience you need to start a stellar career in your chosen field.
Go Abroad China offers you a reputable and much-loved internship program with over 4 000 Alumni and counting. We will tailor your internship to suit your interests, skill, and Mandarin language proficiency and career goals. It’s ok if you can’t speak Mandarin when you start, the only language requirement is that you speak English fluently. Our language programs will get you up to speed in no time. When you go home, you get to take your letter or certificate of completion and study credits with you.

An internship can help you gain valuable skills and practical experience so that you are work-ready when you start full-time employment. Your internship can help you identify what you like and don’t like in business, helping you better identify what you want to do in your early career. You may even learn about multiple industries as some internships allow you to work in multiple roles across multiple industries, helping you clarify your personal strengths, values, goals and interests.

Working in an internship will also help you understand workplace cultures, expectations, dress requirements and gain skills such as time management as you take part in different projects, meetings and assignments. You will also feel more confident once you start working.

There is no better way to learn about an industry than working in it. Whether you are working directly in the industry or in support services, you’ll gain specific knowledge about the ins and outs of the industry you are interning in. You will also gain country specific and global knowledge about the industry as you are working in China, learning about its trends and characteristics. This will develop competency and understanding that can set you apart when you start your career.
You will also get to understand what skills employers seek in that industry and be able to see how you comply. You may be able to fill gaps in your skillset as you come to understand which skills are needed and which aren’t. You’ll also get to understand yourself, what you like and don’t like.

Learn about new cultures and how to work in them with sensitivity and resilience. Learn how to communicate across cultures and achieve cultural understanding of your host company and their business practices. Bust any cultural myths you may have about working in a different country and learn to quickly adapt.
Learn the nuances of communicating with different cultures, understand tone, hierarchy and how to be understood in a professional context. Learn new language skills and perseverance. These communication skills and the ability to adapt to different cultures will make you an asset to any global organization.
You will find that throughout your career, you will need to adapt to changing business situations, industry changes and challenges. The skills you learn in your internship abroad will give you a good base to build on the ability to adapt, making you a valuable member of any organization.

Immersing yourself in a new culture by living and working in it is the best way to develop an in-depth understanding of that culture and country. You’ll gain knowledge about daily life, business life, social dynamics and diversity and how each of these elements impact on economics, politics and more. When you intern in China you learn all this about us. We are the world’s largest exporter and second largest importer of goods. We have connections all across the world and being able to understand us and work with us can take your career places. Additional workshops will help you understand the business, political and economics of China.

Learn to build local and international business relationships, work in teams daily and cope with different personalities and situations. Learn to collaborate and work professionally with others so you fit in. Through additional networking events and meeting Alumni, you’ll start to develop your global network of connections. Learn to identify contacts who could benefit you in the future and grow your network of international connections. You’ll find you are grateful for the contacts you have made as your career develops and the need to utilize them develops.

GAC have over a decade of experience in helping students find an internship in China. We offer a well-rounded program, developed over time and constantly updated to stay one of the best available in China. Our program has more modules included in the standard price than our competitors. We partner only with the top universities in China, to ensure you get the best opportunities for learning and development. Our team are here to support you throughout the application process, before you come, throughout the program and even once you have gone home – at this point you’ll become one of our more than 4 000 GAC Alumni. We look after you, all the way, to make sure you have a great time in China, adjust easily to the culture shock and have all your needs supported throughout your stay. Come to China with GAC and you’ll be glad you did!

Are you ready for the opportunity of a lifetime? Our much loved internship programs offer you complete support from the moment we receive your application till you fly back home (and after, as one of our Alumni). Let us guide you through the process of how to gain work abroad with a paid internship in China. We’ll support you throughout the process to help you create an internship program that’s perfect for you.
With just a few steps, you could be booked in for your dream job, interning abroad in China! Let’s start.

Once we’ve received your application, our program coordinators will be in touch by email to organize an interview via Skype. The interview should take around 15 minutes, during which we will get to know you – why you would like to intern abroad, your skills, language proficiency, background, and career goals. Make sure you have a clear idea of two or three industry sectors that interest you. At the end of the interview, we’ll agree on your project and expectations for the Go Abroad China (GAC) Internship Program.

To confirm your place, reply to our formal offer and send us your first payment of US$300 (this is for US$100 application fee and US$200* for the program deposit). Payment of your deposit means you are officially in the GAC Internship Program, and we welcome you aboard!
*If for any reason, we are unable to find a suitable placement within your three chosen industry sectors, we will refund your US$200 deposit. If you decide not to go ahead with the program for personal reasons, your deposit will not be refunded.

Your deposit starts the placement process. Within two to three weeks of paying your deposit, our team will send you a formal proposal with potential internship positions. We will continue to look for the right opportunity until you are happy with one of our opportunities on offer. Each round of proposed positions will take two to three weeks to compile.
As soon as you accept a placement, be sure to secure it by paying the balance of your program fee (we recommend you complete payment within one week after confirmation of placement to ensure you don’t lose out).

We can verify companies are genuine and are suitable for a foreign intern
We can ensure your internship includes actual meaningful work that will look good on your résumé
We can save the time, hassle and frustration of interviewing for placements
We ensure that you will have an English-speaking supervisor who is responsible for your work in the company
We organize your entire trip including all accommodation, insurance, medical aid and social activities to ensure you get the most out of your internship experience
We offer around the clock support before, during and after your internship
We help you prepare for working in a Chinese business environment
We connect you with other interns during your stay.

How the Internship Process Works

Internship Program Overview

An Investment in your future

Why intern with Go Abroad China?

Program Highlights

Choose your program length, destination and internship field

Mandarin language classes included in your fee

Three accommodation options

Cultural excursions, networking and social events included

Get credits towards your major subject

Mentoring and coaching opportunities available

How it works

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Interview

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