Siete giovani, ambiziosi ed alti per una nuova sfida. Cercando un internship di abbagliamento in una città ultramodern nel paese con l'economia crescente più veloce nel mondo, ci è giusto nessun ottenere intorno a Schang-Hai. Ma dove iniziare? Come ottenere in contatto con le aziende certe? Dal gennaio 2007 la risposta a tutte le vostre domande è denominata: 2-Shanghai!

Lonneke de Greef e Michael Douglas hanno deciso lasciare i Paesi Bassi per fondare un'azienda in Cina. “Abbiamo visto molte richieste sul Internet dagli allievi che vorrebbero andare in Cina. Dal momento che la Cina realmente è uno della maggior parte dei paesi del favorito per gli interni d'aspirazione ed in particolare Schang-Hai è molto popolare. La Cina ha loro una richiesta grande anche. Motivo abbastanza affinchè noi si stabiliscano a Schang-Hai per lanciare il nostro servizio.„

Nessun posto gradisce…
“Attualmente la maggior parte delle richieste vengono dagli allievi olandesi. Quello è perché ci siamo girati verso le accademie e le università per promuovere 2-Shanghai nei mesi prima che abbiamo andato. Mentre stiamo selezionando sulla velocità, ora stiamo cominciando ricevere sempre più le applicazioni dal Canada, dalla Germania e dal Belgio.„ Senza riguardo a dove provengono, i candidati devono passare parecchi tondi di selezione. “Intervistiamo sempre con Skype per valutare se studiiamo la possibilità di introdurre un candidato al nostro cliente. Ancora raccomandiamo i nostri clienti di programmare un'intervista con l'allievo selezionato essi stessi. This gives the student a better idea about the job at hand and gives the company the possibility to be optimally involved in choosing the most suitable candidate.”

Advantage
“It is obvious that the internship service provided saves the clients time and money. The additional added value for companies to recruit a student through 2-Shanghai, is that they are being introduced to the best of a specifically broad selection of students. Not only do we advertise the assignment in our own network, we also use the client’s Web site and their network of educational institutes. In doing so, the vacancy will address many students. Needless to say this directly has a positive effect on the final result.”

Strange soil
“If a student passes the selection rounds, is offered an internship and gets on the plain to Shanghai, what to expect? 2-Shanghai awaits the student on arrival at the airport and accompanies him or her to the accommodation we have arranged. Next, on the first working day, we introduce the student to the employing company. In order to support the newcomers, they receive an introduction package to show them the ropes and they are offered a language course. Onwards, during the internship we organise dinners and get-togethers on a regular basis, in order to introduce the students to each other, and to enjoy an unforgettable China-experience together.”

Locals
It seems like life is made easy for you when you start as a trainee, surely you must encounter some difficulties. “There are a lot of things you cannot settle easily if you don’t speak Chinese, like renting an apartment. Landlords are aware of the fact that you need a place to live and as soon as possible, which gives you a weak negotiating position. 2-Shanghai offers assistance on this front too. We offer nice, clean apartments against reasonable prices, expect a monthly rent of around 250 to 300 Euro.”

Preparations
“Before you leave you should also take into account that you have to apply for a visa. For a student visa you need a letter of invitation of a future employer. Once you are in China, you can easily renew your visa, with a local public body or through a trip to Hong Kong. Don’t forget to take care of the necessary vaccinations as well. Especially when you are planning to travel. And check if you are well insured: there are special insurances for trainees abroad.”

Fasten your seatbelts
Finally, those who are planning to make a flying start in Shanghai, would be well-advised if they take the next tips to heart. “Follow a course survival-Chinese and a cross culture training; submerge in the Chinese culture; a book concerning ‘How and what in China’ is a must. Appreciate and respect other cultures; try to discover other parts of China as well; and whatever you do, be patient and flexible. With this attitude, you will see that the sky is the limit in Shanghai. Ready for countdown? In 5… 4… 3… go 2-Shanghai!”

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