Internship Guide Late2012

[The e-Internship Guide is a document used for e-Internship

Briefing. This document consists of information and

procedures of taking internships both locally and overseas.

It is compulsory to read this e-briefing before you undertake

an internship]

Office of Career Services

e-INTERNSHIP

GUIDE

(2012-2013)

Contents

1. Getting Started 1

2. Maximising Your Internship 4

The Seven Rules of Engagement

Immunisation Advice

3. Who is Eligible, What is the Duration and When to Apply 7

4. How to Apply: A Guide to SMU OnTRAC II 8

For Positions Posted on OnTRAC II

For Self-Proposed Positions

Submitting the Risks & Undertaking (Indemnity) Form

5. A Guide to Writing Your Internship Report 24

Completing Your Stint

6. Overseas Internship 26

Procedures for Overseas Internship Application

Financial Sponsorships

Visas and Other Things to Consider

Travel Insurance

7. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Regulations 30

8. Ending your Internship 31

9. Quick Wrap-Up Rules for Students to Stick by 33

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1. GETTING STARTED

Employers are increasingly looking to internships as a viable recruitment tool as it helps

companies save large amounts of money from recruitment expenses. It also offers line managers

the opportunity to size up the potential recruit during the stint.

Pursuing an internship offers invaluable experience. A rewarding stint will glow in ones rsum

for a long time to come. Statistics from our past Graduate Employment Survey show that of every

five graduates who secure a job, one among them received the offer from the company the

individual interned at.

We encourage you to start planning early. A two to three month lead time would be ideal. There

are several ways to begin your search, and much of it will benefit from your own initiative. Do

approach your Career Counsellor at OCS if you need advice. 1,2

1 Students who are on scholarships still need prior approval from OCS before they embark on internships. If you are required to serve the sponsoring company during the summer/winter break to fulfil your scholarship requirements, and would like this stint to count toward internship requirements for graduation, please post the position via ONTRAC II for OCS approval before commencing the stint. 2 This internship guide serves as an introduction to OCS and ONTRAC II. All information provided, is correct as of time

of printing, and information is not exhaustive.

What is an Internship?

Internships provide real-world experience to those looking to explore or

gain the relevant knowledge and skills required to enter into a particular

career field. Internships are relatively short term in nature with the

primary focus on getting some on-the-job training and taking whats

learned in the classroom and applying it to the real world. About.com

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Consider some of these tips:

Check out your options through OCS host of events, e.g. Networking/Career Fairs, and

industry talks.

e-Internship briefing is compulsory. This is important as it touches on common pitfalls

that may affect you during your internship.

Attend enrichment programmes and workshops organised by OCS to hone soft skills.

Discover your career/personality profiling types to discover innate strengths,

competencies, motivating factors and career Achilles heels through CareerLeader, DiSC,

MBTI, Slamdunk.

Visit our Career Resource Centre to access information on the latest industrial trends and

evolvements, and other career preparation tips to help with your search.

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Name, Designation & Contact Information Areas of Specialisation SIM CHER YOUNG

Director

[email protected]/+(65) 6808 5271

Strategic Planning, IT Operations and Business Management

DEBBIE CHUA

Senior Associate Director


Financial Service Sector

(Global Banks, Accounting Firms & Associations)

JOANNE TEO

Senior Manager


Financial Services Sector

(Regional Banks, REITs, Insurance, Hedge Funds, Asset Management,

Private Equity and Venture Capital)

DANNY CHEN

Manager


Financial Services Sector

(Global Banks, Securities, Wealth Management & Consulting

Financial Services)

MOIRA LESSLAR



MNCs, SMEs & Public Services

(Law, Public Relations & Advertising, Energy & Commodities,

Operations Management)

Overseas Sector (Mexico)

MARGARET KOH

Manager



(Public Services, Management Consulting, Hospitality, Health)

WONG SOO MEI

Manager



(Information & Information Technology, Manufacturing, Start-up

Companies, Retail & Lifestyle)

RICKY TANG



Overseas Sector

(Greater China)

PRASANTHI GUDA

Assistant Director


Overseas Sector

(India, Middle East & ASEAN)

General Enquiries OCS Emergency Hotline (24/7)

(Events, OnTRAC II, Internships, Placement & Finishing Touch) (For Overseas Internship)

[email protected]

Tel: +(65) 6828 0177 / 6808 5218 Tel: + (65) 9008 7274

Meet the Career Counsellors

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2. MAXIMISING YOUR INTERNSHIP

The 7 Rules of Engagement

Rule #1

Complete and PASS the e-Internship briefing. This is compulsory.

Your attendance will be tracked based on your passing the quiz which will be administered at the

end of the briefing).

Rule #2

Do not apply indiscriminately to all companies and remember to make your choices wisely. It is

recommended that you maintain three active applications on OnTRAC II at any one time.

Rule #3

Honour the first offer. Login to OnTRAC II to accept the offer within 48 hours if you want this

internship to count towards your graduation requirement. When the offer is made, you would

have to have to accept this via OnTRAC II. OCS will then monitor this internship for grading

purposes.

Exception to the Rule:

B(Acc) students applying to the Big Four to pursue an internship during the Modified

Term may contact OCS regarding protocol for dropping any other internship offer.

Rule #4

Stick to the duration of your internship. In case of any changes in dates and/or to the duration of

the internship, please inform OCS of proposed change(s), and await approval. 3

Rule #5

Adhere to arrangements spelt out by the organisation. Do not attempt to re-negotiate directly with

line managers or HR Personnel.

3 HR personnel and line managers of companies will contact OCS if you attempt to negotiate with them directly to change proposed duration or job description. Local male students: please check your ICT dates before applying!

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Rule #6

Abide by working hours. Interns are not entitled to annual leave or benefits. Medical leave should

be supported by relevant documents (e.g. MC). Leave may only be granted on the grounds of

extenuating circumstances (minor cuts, bruises, tooth-aches, etc., do not qualify as extenuating).

Rule #7a

Refrain from trespassing/disclosing/circulating information (sensitive or otherwise) that belongs

to the organisation. This could even include staff manual. When in doubt, err on the safe side!

Rule #7b

Do not furnish information on your Current GPA to mislead recruiters (intentionally or otherwise)

into thinking that it is your Cumulative GPA, especially when the latter is required. Those who flout

this rule will face disciplinary action meted out by DOS.

The RULE of all Rules

Flouting any of the above will render you liable for an Incomplete or F grade on your

internship.

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Immunisation Advice The Seven Deadly I Diseases Disease #1 Inflated ideas about yourself (Arrogant?) Disease #2 Indifference (Bo-chap)

Disease #3 Im-punctuality (The late Mr/Miss So & So?) Disease #4 Insolence (Cocky, Overbearing)

Disease #5 Impatience (Its now or never) Disease #6 Ignorance (Bo-liao, Blur, Duh)

Disease #7 Impropriety (Disrespectful)

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3. Who is Eligible, What is the Duration and When to

Apply?

Students eligible to undertake internships

All students can embark on internships after completion of two semesters of course work (except

students of School of Law who need to complete four semesters of course work).

It is highly recommended that students complete all graduation requirements before their final

semester.

NOTE:

Duration of Internship Stint

To fulfil graduation requirements, all students must complete a minimum of 10-weeks

approved internship, comprising 400 hours during their course of study. The internship must

adhere to the internship guidelines of the respective school of your degree programme (please

refer to your school website for details). Only internships that have been approved by OCS will be

reflected on the system.

Available periods for students to apply for internship

Winter internship: December to January

Summer internship: April to August

Part-time internship: During term time (restrictions apply)

6-month internship: January to June/July to December (students are required to

take a leave of absence. Restrictions apply to student pass

holders)

For School of Accountancy (SOA), School of Law (SOL) and School of Information

Systems (SIS), students are required to take internship that meet their degree-specific

requirements.

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4. HOW TO APPLY: A Guide to SMU OnTRAC II

For local internships with overseas component, students are required to fulfil all

requirements of an overseas internship. (Visa, Insurance, etc.). Please see next page.

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A Guide to SMU OnTRAC II: For Overseas Internship

A student planning to do overseas internship after BSM, OCIP or Exchange programme

will need to purchase the Chartis Group Travel Insurance exclusive to SMU students

from OCS.

Are you an

international student?

Are you going back

to your home

country?

Yes

S

No

No

END

Yes

S

Going overseas for an

internship?

Contact OCS Overseas

Desk and Purchase

MSIGs TravelEasy

Policy online. Submit a

copy to OCS before

leaving Singapore

Student

Contact OCS Overseas

Desk before leaving

Singapore for info on

subscribing to the

Chartis Group Travel

Insurance exclusive to

SMU students

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A Guide to SMU OnTRAC II: For Positions Posted via OnTRAC II

Background

OnTRAC II, powered by Symplicity, is the new web-based career management system used by the

Office of Career Services. OnTRAC II allows you to manage your profile, search and apply to

job/internship postings, conduct research on employers, view announcements and respond to

events organised by OCS.

Login

a. Login to the SMU Oasis portal (oasis.smu.edu.sg) b. Click on the Career Services tab c. Click on the OnTRAC II link, located under the Career Services section to access the new

career management system.

b

c

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Upon successful login, you will be directed to the student home page as follows:

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1.1 Search Available Positions a. View job/internship postings by clicking on Opportunities tab at the top

navigation bar.

b. Sort the job list by position type such as internship and full-time employment.

c. Find a specific job by inputting details into the Keywords box on the top left, then click

the Search button.

d. From the Advanced Search tab, refine the job list by utilising Keywords such as

Industry, Locations, Positions Types, etc., and click the Submit button.

e. View all submitted job applications by clicking on the Applications tab.

A

a

b c

d

e

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Guide to SMU OnTRAC II: For Positions Posted via OnTRAC II

1.2 Review Available Position a. View information such as the description, important dates, and location by hovering

over the Quick View (binocular) icon.

b. Add a job to the Favourite list by clicking the star icon.

c. Apply, check application status, and review application documents by clicking the Apply

or Applied button.

a

b

c

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1.3 Position Details a. Review the Posted On date and rsum submission deadline by utilising the Important

dates feature on the right.

b. Review information about the employer by clicking the Employer Profile icon.

c. Apply for the position by clicking on the Apply button.

b

c

a

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1.4 Apply for a Position

a. Select the documents that are required for the application.

NOTE:

b. Click on the Submit button when you are ready to make the application.

c. There is a check mark that indicates you have Applied for the positions.

a

b

Ensure that the documents are customised to the position that you are

applying for.

c

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NOTE:

We recommend three live/active applications at any one time. So choose wisely.

Three applications also include those sent via the organisations website.

However, this does not apply to Modified Term internships.

Once offered the internship, please honour the first offer.

Remember to login to OnTRAC II and accept the offer before commencing the internship so it can

be recorded and counted towards your graduation requirement.

c

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A Guide to SMU OnTRAC II: For Self-Proposed Positions

NOTE:

*The proposal has to be submitted two weeks before the commencement of the internships.

No family or personal business will be accepted for proposed positions.

The reporting officer must not be related to you either.

To help OCS expedite the approval of your self-proposal, please email OCS a copy of the internship

contract offer letter.

In the self-proposal, include the companys complete address and contact number.

How to Self-Propose Positions via OnTRAC II

No

Propose a Position through

OnTRAC II (at least two weeks

before the start of internship).

Notify us via

[email protected] after

you have posted the position.

End Proposal

Approved

Submit Risks & Undertaking Form

(Hardcopy Only) to OCS before start of

internship (only applicable to students

who matriculated in AY 2008 and

before)

Start

Internship

Remind supervisor to submit

Performance Appraisal before

last day of work (Appraisal form

can be found on ONTRAC II -

Document Library)

Submit Internship Report within

one month of completing

internship

(on OASIS Participation and

Grading Details)

You will be notified via email regarding the application

status. You will have to await approval from the Account

Managers. (NOTE: An offer from the company DOES NOT

constitute OCSs approval.)

A response will be given within 2 weeks.

Yes

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1.5 Self-Proposed Positions a. View existing or new internship proposals by clicking on the self-proposed

internship/comm.service tab at the top of the navigation bar.

b. Find a specific proposal by keying in details into the Keywords box on the top left and

then click on the search button.

c. View submitted proposals by clicking on the underlined job title in the Job Title column.

d. Check the approval status of the proposal in the Approved column. A green tick means

the proposal has been approved; a red cross means the proposal has not yet been

approved. Should you need to enquire on the approval status, please send an email with

the JOB ID generated to [email protected]

e. Click on the Add New button to submit a new proposal.

f. For further help on submitting self-proposals, please view video provided. This can be

found under Resources > Document Library > Video Self Proposal.

b

c

d

e

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1.6 Late Submissions of Self-Proposed Positions

Internships cannot be backdated. This is to safeguard your interests and ensure that the

internship you have sourced for is relevant to your degree programme. Hence, please

ensure that all prior paperwork and approval has been given before the commencement of

the internship stint.

1.7 Internship Application Status a. View existing applications by clicking on the Applications Submitted on the home page

of OnTRAC II.

b. Check the status of your application from the Offer Status column.

c. A confirmation email will be sent by OCS to confirm the approval.

a

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b

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1.8 ICT Deferment

Refer to your academic calendar and you will notice there are time periods labelled 1st, 2nd, 3rd year ICT. These are periods mandated by CMPB. NSmen who get called up for ICT during this period cannot appeal for deferment. OCS will not entertain any request as such.

Risks & Undertaking (Indemnity) Form

You may download the Risks & Undertaking forms from OnTRAC II document library

(search for Internship Indemnity Form). Submission of the Risks & Undertaking Form is

only applicable to students who matriculated in AY 2008 and before. But if your internship

is overseas or has an overseas component, you are required to submit the Risk &

Undertaking (Indemnity) Form regardless of your year of matriculation at SMU.

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Submitting the RISKS & Undertaking (Indemnity) Form

If You are Below 18

Once you have accepted an offer, please submit the Risks & Undertaking (Indemnity) Form as a

proof of Parental/Guardian consent. This is a legal requirement. OCS will not recognise your

internship if you fail to submit the form before your first day of work. Read the details carefully

and fill out all required fields.

Sample of Risks & Undertaking (Indemnity) Form (Below 18):

Pay Careful

attention to this

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Submitting the RISKS & Undertaking (Indemnity) Form

If You are Above 18

It is compulsory that you fill out and submit the required Risks & Undertaking Form as well.

Failure to comply will render your internship null and void.

Sample of Risks & Undertaking (Indemnity) Form (Above 18):

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5. A GUIDE TO WRITING YOUR INTERNSHIP REPORT

Completing Your Stint

You are required to complete an internship report (web form format) via

Oasis > Participation and Grading Details within one month of completing your

internships.

Guidelines for the report are set out as follows:

1. Content

Information about host organisation

Brief description of the job/projects/key Assignments

Brief description of accomplishments

Key learning points/critical issues faced and resolved

Feedback on the company & your internship

Career plan

Skills you feel you need to develop to make you more marketable

2. Date of Submission

You are required to complete the report via OASIS > Participation and Grading Details within

one month of completing a minimum duration of 10 weeks internship. Failure to submit your

report within the stipulated time frame may render you liable for an Incomplete or Fail

grade without further reference to you. If you are unable to submit your report within one

month due to extenuating circumstances, email [email protected] to file for an

Incomplete grade.

3. Evaluation and Grading

You will be graded based on the submitted internship report and the performance appraisal

submitted by your supervisor at the end of your internship.

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4. SIS Internship Poster

SIS students are required to submit an A3 poster with your internship report in a zipped folder,

not exceeding 4MB via OASIS > Participation and Grading Details within one month of

completing their internship. The poster must depict ones internship experience and must meet

SIS and OCS guidelines. Refer to SIS Internship Experiences for sample posters. Please submit

using common editable file types (e.g. JPEG, PNG, PSD).

NOTE:

5. Duration of ISM Internship Stints

The SIS Deans Office stipulates that all ISM-related internships must be on a full-time basis,

have a minimum and continuous duration of 10 weeks for fulfilment of graduation

requirements.

Guidelines on the poster please approach SIS for more information.

Group submission of internship poster is permitted when a group of students (max. of five

in a group) are interning at the same company and working on the same project. Quality of

a jointly completed poster must be maintained.

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6. OVERSEAS INTERNSHIP In a globalised world, pursuing an overseas internship will put you in good stead and helps you

prepare for future overseas postings.

Procedures for Overseas Internship Application

Procedures for overseas internship application are the same as local internship application.

OCS will not recognise your internship if you DO NOT:

Submit all required paperwork to OCS before leaving Singapore for your overseas internship;

Subscribe to OCS approved insurance scheme before leaving Singapore

Meet all pre-internship requirements before leaving Singapore.

Financial Sponsorships

The organisation concerned could provide stipends for your internship in their overseas

operations. Stipends may help defray some expenses. For certain overseas markets such as India,

Middle East, parts of China, Mexico and Latin America, some Asean countries like Indonesia and

Vietnam among others, the International Business Fellowship (iBF) Grant sponsored by IE

Singapore is available, through OCS, for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, subject to terms

and conditions.

This iBF grant is paid out after successful completion of the internship overseas. For more information on the following geographical regions, please contact:

GREATER CHINA

Ricky Tang at [email protected] or call 6828 0316

INDIA, MIDDLE EAST & ASEAN

Prasanthi Guda at [email protected] or call 6808 5272

MEXICO

Moira Anne Lesslar at [email protected] or call 6828 0149

OTHER COUNTRIES

OCS at [email protected] or call 6828 0177

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Visas and Other Things to Consider

If you are interested in pursuing an overseas internship, it is important that you enquire at the

respective embassies/consulates in Singapore regarding the appropriate visa, work permit

training pass and other relevant documentation required for a full-time student to embark on an

internship/undergo training legally in that country.

Some countries regard internship as work while others may not. 4 You are also required to take

up a comprehensive travel and medical insurance policy covering outpatient, hospitalisation and

repatriation costs should unforeseen circumstances arise. Such coverage is usually not provided

by the host organisation.

Before departure, students (Singaporeans, Permanent Residents and international students alike)

must inform the respective Singapore Embassy or Consulate through the Ministry of Foreign

Affairs (MFA) with the assistance of OCS officers, furnishing information about their confirmed

date of departure, tentative date of return, country and location where the intended internship

will take place, duration of internship, personal contact, office address, contact number of

supervisor, emergency contacts (such as Next of Kin), etc.

Before departure, students must first obtain the relevant emergency numbers. For example, 110

for Police in China, 100 for Police in India, and relevant contact information of the Singapore

Embassy in the country where the student will be stationed.

Should you need assistance from OCS while you are overseas, our Emergency Hotline is

+(65) 9008 7274 which will be active during internship seasons.

4 Work and Travel USA does not qualify as an internship.

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Travel Insurance All SMU students undertaking an overseas internship are required to purchase a comprehensive

Travel Insurance Policy before their departure from Singapore, to cover the entire duration of

their stay in the foreign country/countries. (All countries outside of Singapore are treated as

foreign for this purpose.) This travel insurance is compulsory for all students, and this policy is

also applicable to international students who are returning to their home country for internship.

The Travel Insurance covers personal accident, outpatient, hospitalisation, medical

evacuation/repatriation, baggage loss, etc.

To ensure that overseas interns are adequately insured, OCS will screen the various insurance

providers and their insurance plans available. Also, an insurance agent will be appointed for

collective subscription by students. For AY 2012/13 (until August 2013), OCS has appointed

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Private Limited as our insurance agent, and Chartis Singapore Insurance

Pte Ltd as the provider of Group Travel Insurance. Overseas interns must subscribe to the above

Group Travel Insurance through OCS.

Special word of caution to international students in SMU going back to their home countries for

internship programmes: Based on current information, due to certain insurance industry

regulations, almost all travel insurance policies will not cover international students returning to

their respective home countries. Please see Important Notes about Rules/Practices of the

Insurance Industry in Singapore and Worldwide on the next page and contact OCS Overseas Desk

for clarifications.

Singapore Permanent Residents will not be affected by the exception. They can subscribe to the

above Group Travel Insurance through OCS even if they are going to their home country for

internship.

Important Alert:

Many insurance policies available in Singapore actually do not cover internships but are only valid

for overseas study, leisure and holidays. Beware of other insurance policies such as annual travel

insurance policy as they are valid for only 90 days per trip. Overseas trips of SMU students for

internship and exchange are typically longer than 90 days. These policies do not cover such trips.

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Important Notes about Rules/Practices of the Insurance Industry in

Singapore and Worldwide:

1. Attention international students! Current international insurance industry regulations,

(known as locally-admitted policy requirement) do not allow the above Group Travel

Insurance policy to cover international students returning to their home countries. However,

OCS has confirmed with another international insurance company, MSIG, that they will extend

their travel insurance policy (known as TravelEasy) to such international students as long as

they will return to Singapore after the internship and continue their study.

For details about the plan, premiums and subscription, visit:

http://www.msig.com.sg

2. OCS advises all international students returning to their respective home countries to purchase

the MSIG, TravelEasy travel insurance policy online for the whole period of their travel out of

Singapore and submit the copy of the policy document to OCS, before leaving Singapore

Important Alert:

The MSIG policy must cover the whole trip to their home country from departure out of

Singapore to return to Singapore (not just the internship dates). Even if international students

have not secured an internship, but are hoping to secure one in their home country while they are

there, it is recommended to purchase this policy before leaving Singapore. We re-iterate that

without such an insurance cover, OCS will not approve or recognise your internship or internship

proposals.

All necessary paperwork must be submitted before you leave Singapore for your overseas

internship.

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7. THE MINISTRY OF MANPOWER (MOM)S

REGULATIONS

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has a set of new rules prohibiting international students from

undertaking internships that do not contribute to graduation requirements.

Employment of Foreign Students

1. International students cannot undertake a full-time internship during term-time while on

student pass, unless the internship is a compulsory requirement of the programme.

2. International students cannot undertake an additional internship beyond the compulsory

programme requirement during term-time while on students pass.

3. International students who have completed their coursework requirement (i.e. not taking any

more courses) will still be subjected to the MOM rules. They have to apply for a relevant work

pass if the internship is during term-time and exceeds the compulsory programme requirement.

The above applies only for internships during term-time. There is no restriction if the

internship is done during the Universitys vacation period. Leave of absence granted during

term-time does not constitute vacation. The University will have to abide by the policy as

issued by MOM.

** Please refer to MOM website for latest policy on employment of foreign students

http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/working-in-singapore/Pages/employment-of-foreign-

students.aspx#ForeignStudsVacation

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8. ENDING YOUR INTERNSHIP The completion of your internship does not indicate an end to your experience. There are still a

number of things you can do to make your experience count in the long run.

Handing Over

Be sure to notify your co-workers about the date of your last day of work. A professional hand

over will speak a great deal about you as a person and a potential future hire, as word does get

around in the industry.

Please remember to return all company assets (laptop, access pass, etc.) on your last day of work.

Compiling Your Work

You could compile copies of the work you have completed, e.g. articles, reports, portfolio, etc., but

be sure to seek the companys consent before doing so. Keeping a portfolio of your internship is an

indication that you take pride in your work. It also serves as an excellent showcase to your future

employers.

Reviewing Your Skills

Review the skills you have acquired on your internships, and consider how these can be aligned to

the skill set required for your prospective careers, in a company or industry of your choice.

Evaluating Your Performance

Try to schedule a meeting with your supervisor before the end of your internship for a candid

appraisal for your performance. Remember to request for a testimonial/evaluation from your

supervisor to help you make future improvements.

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Internship Grading (Important!)

There are two documents that you have to submit for us to grade your internship so that it counts

towards graduation.

1. Performance Appraisal (submitted by your supervisor)

Remind your Supervisor to submit your performance appraisal. Your grade hinges on

this report. An efficient student will remind his/her supervisor to submit the performance

appraisal during the last lap of ones stint. Do not wait until you have left the company only to

call and email your supervisor 10 times daily about this.

It is YOUR responsibility to follow-up with your supervisor to ensure your appraisal form is

received by OCS within one month from the last day of your internship stint.

NOTE:

2. Internship Report (submitted by you)

An internship report is a summary of what you executed, challenges you have resolved, and

achievements you have made, during your stint.

Go to OASIS > Career Services > Participation and Grading Details. It is a web-form report.

Submit this report within one month from the last day of your internship stint.

NOTE:

If you score below average in your Overall Grading of the Performance Appraisal,

your internship stint will not be recognised towards the fulfillment of the required

10-weeek internship requirement.

For SIS student, in addition to the above two documents, you are required to

submit an e-Poster as well.

For graduating students, please be mindful of the time you need to file for

graduation and the time OCS needs to take to grade your internship. Please allow

two to three weeks for grading of the internship.

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9. Quick Wrap-Up of Rules for Students to Stick By

General Rule for Internships:

Attend e-Internship Briefing and pass the quiz.

Undertake 10 weeks of internship for graduation requirement (always refer back to your

School handbook. For SOA/SIS/SOL students, internship must meet your degree specific

requirements)

Once offered an internship opportunity by a company, honour it. Log in to OnTRAC II to

click on the Accept button if you want it to count towards your graduation.

Submit both Performance Appraisal and an Internship Report within one month after the

last day of your internship.

For subsequent internships that students undertake, submission of Internship Reports is a

must.

School of Accountancy Students

Students have to meet degree specific requirement for their internships to be counted

towards graduation requirement.

SIS Students

All students from School of Information Systems (SIS) must complete an attachment in the

area of Information Systems for a minimum of 10 weeks (continuous and full-time)

internship as part of their graduation requirement.

Note:

SIS students are not granted internship exemptions.

For internship grading, SIS students must submit an e-Poster in addition to the Internship

Report and Performance Appraisal.

Group submission of internship poster is permitted when a group of students (maximum of

five in a group) are interning at the same company and working on the same project.

Quality of a jointly completed poster must be maintained.

During term-time (after Year 2), students embarking on full-time internships will have to

apply for a Leave of Absence (LOA) in advance. Foreign students holding student pass need

to adhere to MOM rules.

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School of Law

Students have to meet degree specific requirement for their internships to be counted

towards graduation requirement

Students will be allowed to intern with a maximum of five partners to satisfy the 10-week

legal internship requirement. However, students are encouraged to consider internships

with firms that allow at least a period of four weeks as it allows continuity and opportunity

to understand the workings of the firm and practice.

Note:

Only internships undertaken after completion of Year 2 (four terms) will be

counted towards the 10-week graduation requirement.

Overseas Internships:

Please ensure the appropriate insurance has been purchased before leaving Singapore.

Please submit a copy of the relevant visa and the Risk & Undertaking (Indemnity) Form

before embarking on the internship.

Check for details of iBF grant available for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents for

select destinations. Please note that the grant is paid out only upon successful completion

of the overseas internships.

Double Degree Students

Double degree students are to ensure that they satisfy the criteria of internship set for both

primary and secondary degree programmes as part of the fulfilment of their graduation

requirements.

Graduating Students

Graduating students are to note the cut-off date for graduation and work out the internship

report submission deadline accordingly; bearing in mind a two to three week lead time is

required for the grading of the internship.

Scholarship Students

Same guideline and process to student with internship obligations as part of their

scholarship.

Internship Guide Late2012

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