Global Career Launch Summer 2010 Application Instructions

IMPORTANT: Please read before you continue:

*All required fields including resumes must be answered completely and in English.*

Apply online by December 1, 2009. Your application will be reviewed by GCL staff once it is received.

Complete applications will include:

Biographical data
GCL City choices (most students will receive one of their two top choices)
Statement of motivation
Resume or CV
Copy of passport (or other government issued ID if passport is not available
University transcript (Required for students studying at universities in Mainland China, optional for students in Macau and Hong Kong)
Photo of yourself (optional)

Personal Information

*EXACTLY AS APPEARS ON PASSPORT*

* Surname (family name)

* Given Name(s)

University Information

Name of university you are currently enrolled in:

University location (country):

Biographical Information

* Gender

Male

Female

* Marital Status

Single (Unmarried)

Married

* Date of Birth
(month/day/year)
Example: 06/01/1985 (June 1, 1985)

* City/Town of Birth

Country of Birth

State/Province of Birth

* Country of Citizenship

* Country of Permanent Legal Residence

Permanent Address

* Street Address

Street Address #2 (If applicable)

* City/Town

State/Province (If applicable)

* Country

Postal Code

Current Mailing Address

* Street Address (No Post Office boxes)

Street Address #2 (If applicable)

* City/Town

State/Province (If applicable)

* Country

Postal Code

Contact Information

* Home or Evening Telephone
(Include country and city codes)

Daytime or Work Telephone
(Include country and city codes)

* Other Telephone (Mobile)

* E-mail Address

* Re-type E-mail Address

Fax Number (Include country and city codes)

Visa Information

* At which United States Embassy/Consulate will you apply for the J-1 visa?

* Have you previously visited the United States on a J-1 visa?

If you answered "Yes" and have visited the United States on a J-1 visa, please provide:

Date of entry into the United States
(month/day/year)

Date of exit from the United States
(month/day/year)

Name of Sponsor(s)

Purpose of Visit

* Are you currently in, or have you in the previous 24 months, visited the United States?

If you answered "Yes" and are currently in, or have visited the United States in the last 24 months, please provide:

Type of Visa Held

Purpose of Visa

Date of Entry (month/day/year)

Date of Exit/Date of Scheduled Exit (month/day/year)

* Have you ever been refused a visa to the United States?

If you answered "Yes" and have been refused a visa to the United States, please provide:

Type of Visa Sought

Date of Visa Refusal (month/day/year)

Reason for Refusal

Desired Internship

* Please indicate what type of internship(s) you are requesting. Please note the more options you select, the better the chances are of you receiving an offer.

Knowledge of English Language

* Your position will require an advanced understanding of the English language. Please answer the following relative to your comprehension of the English language.

Please list any relative English language experience (100 word limit)

Emergency Contact Information

* Title

* Surname (family name)

* Given Name(s)

* Street Address

Street Address #2 (If applicable)

* City/Town

State/Province (If applicable)

* Country

Postal Code

* Home or Evening Telephone
(Include country and city codes)

* Daytime or Work Telephone
(Include country and city codes)

* E-mail address

* Re-type E-mail address

* Relationship to You

Statement of Motivation

* Introduce yourself. Describe your interests and relevant educational background.

The response should be 250 words or less.

* Explain why you have chosen to pursue this opportunity and how it reflects your personal goals and characteristics. Describe how you predict this opportunity will impact your life from a cultural and professional perspective.

The response should be 250 words or less.

* What professional contributions do you have to offer to a company? How would you describe your work ethics, motivations, and values?

The response should be 250 words or less.

Program Locations

Global Career Launch 2009 will be offered in the following six cities for the internship/cultural experience during the following dates:

June 18, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Chicago, Illinois
San Francisco, California

June 25, 2009 - August 7, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia
Washington, DC

Select the two cities which interest you the most. (Most applicants will receive one of their top two program choices).

Washington, DC (June 25 - August 7, 2010)

Atlanta (June 25 - August 7, 2010)

San Francisco (June 18 - July 31, 2010)

Chicago (June 18 - July 31, 2010)

Resume/CV Upload

A resume or CV is your first impression with a potential host employer and is the most important part of your GCL application!

Every resume should be completely mistake free and include as much information about you as possible.

Remember: The better the resume, the better the internship!

We have provided a resume template below to assist you with the creation of your own resume.

Resume Template

Once you have completed the template, please upload the document. Resumes are .DOC applications. If you encounter any problems with this file/document, please contact AIPT.

* Upload your current resume/curriculum vitae once the guidelines have been reviewed and understood.

Passport Copy Upload

* Upload a copy of your passport (or other government issued ID if passport is currently unavailable)

University Transcript Upload

Upload your university transcript if available (Required for students studying at Mainland China universities)

Recent Photograph Upload

Upload a recent photograph of yourself (Optional)

Program Terms and Conditions

Global Career Launch Refund Policy:

·          Cancel between March 12 and March 26: 50% refund of residual ($1490 USD)

·          Cancel between March 27 and April 9: 25% refund of residual ($745 USD)

·          No refund available after April 9

·          The US$1000 deposit is always non-refundable*

                           In case of J-1 visa denial by the U.S. Consulate, all payments will be returned.
                           Failure to participate in visa interview is not visa denial.

Read and check each statement below to indicate agreement. Please also sign and complete below before sending the application for consideration to AIPT.

* As an exchange visitor under AIPT sponsorship, I hereby agree to the following program terms and conditions:

Student releases AIPT to use any photographs, digital or otherwise, and written statements for AIPT's published advertising and other marketing purposes.

I recognize that AIPT is my legal sponsor while I am in the United States as a J-1 visa participant.

I certify that I will comply with laws, regulations and/or restrictions of appropriate government agencies in the United States.

I understand the conditions of the deposit and refund policies.

* Date:

* Signature (Full name):

Note: Signature is required to process this application. If you have any questions about the above-stated program conditions or other program details, it is important you contact AIPT.

* How did you discover the Global Career Launch program?

* Indicates Response Required

If you encounter any problems or have any questions regarding the GCL application, please e-mail the Global Career Launch Program department of AIPT at gcl@aipt.org.

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