Vaisala Giant Leap 2010
Come as you are – just as long as you're curious!
Vaisala Giant Leap Internship Program will again next summer give students from diverse educational backgrounds a chance to show their skills and gain valuable international work experience. We'll hire up to 20 students for a period of three months to work on meaningful and challenging projects that have real business relevance.
This could be your golden opportunity – apply now!
What is Giant Leap?
Giant Leap is Vaisala's internship program for 3+ year students in a university or polytechnic. As a Giant Leap intern, you'll work either individually, in pairs or together with experienced Vaisala employees on real-life projects that truly make a difference, learning a lot about teamwork, international cooperation and Vaisala's business.
The duration of the program is approximately 3 months. Projects start in May or June, and you'll be expected to present results at the end of the internship in August-September. All projects take place at Vaisala's head office in Vantaa, Finland.
What we offer?
As a Vaisala Giant Leap intern you'll gain meaningful and valuable work experience in an international company that is the market leader in a growing business. You will have the opportunity to work with professional and enthusiastic people in an environment that encourages innovation, individual responsibility and fair play.
We offer diverse project topics in the following areas:
- Operations (sourcing, manufacturing, operational excellence)
- Strategy & business intelligence
- Research & development (product development, scientific projects incl. meteorology, nanotechnology, physics)
- E-learning (with focus on pedagogy)
- Marketing
- Software development
- Service business
- Finance and accounting
We offer you a competitive salary that is determined by your progress in studies. Other benefits include health care, insurance and subsidized lunch, as well as one paid extra day off each month.
What we look for?
As an ideal candidate for the program, you'd be:
- proactive, demonstrating intellectual curiosity
- highly motivated by and interested in Vaisala's business and customers
- actively pursuing a university level degree (university / polytechnic)
- legally eligible to work in Finland (work permit needed)
- fluent in both spoken and written English
- looking for a meaningful and challenging opportunity to work in an international company
FAQ
What is Vaisala?
Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, contributing to better quality of life by providing a comprehensive range of products, solutions and services for meteorology, weather critical operations and controlled environments. As an employer, Vaisala offers its staff the opportunity for long-term professional development in a company that believes in doing responsible business in a responsible way.
Can I choose the projects I will work on?
The contents of the project will be primarily determined by Vaisala's business needs, but all fresh and innovative ideas from the program participants are highly valued.
Where will the interns be located?
All Giant Leap interns of summer 2010 will be working in Vantaa, Finland. Applicants must have a work permit for Finland as Vaisala does not provide sponsorship for immigration in the context of this program.
What kind of educational background should I have to be eligible to the program?
Motivation, proactiveness and intellectual curiosity are the most important selection criteria for us. However, if a project involves deeper scientific, technical or financial skills and knowledge, then students with that kind of background are preferred.
How many interns do you hire?
We will hire up to 20 students, based on actual business needs.
Does Vaisala offer long-term career prospects?
Many of our employees began their careers at Vaisala as interns. An internship program is a good way of getting to know the company, its customers and business. We do not, however, automatically offer our interns permanent employment.
What are the selection events like?
The selection events will involve individual interviews with the project owner and HR, as well as discussions around the program and projects. Candidates will also be provided with a presentation of Vaisala and our activities and customers.
Do you reimburse traveling and accommodation expenses related to the interviews?
Vaisala will reimburse travel costs inside Finland (bus or rail, flights are not reimbursed). Accommodation costs are not covered.
When should I apply?
The application period runs from January 14 until February 14, 2010.
When can I start working?
The program starts in May-June 2010, depending on the selected interns' schedules.
Does Vaisala offer traditional summer jobs?
Yes, we do. The Vaisala Giant Leap internship program complements the traditional summer jobs we offer every summer. If you wish to apply for a summer job with a different focus, please submit your application in Finnish here, or in English here.
