Host Companies

THE PROCESS
Borch Leeman has perfected the intern placement process, allowing our clients to gain access to talented international University students/Graduates. Our proven track record and impressive client base speak for the high quality and simplicity of our services, at no cost to you, the employer.

Borch Leeman Internships provide businesses with international students through their Internship Programs. The Internship Programs can be from 6 weeks up to 6 months work experience nonpaid or paid. These programs have been developed to “make a difference” in the work place providing benefits to both businesses and the graduates/students.

Our employers
After identifying initial interest, Borch Leeman staff visits potential employers to learn about their business and to meet their employment needs. To proceed, a brief company profile and job descriptions(s) will be required.

Our candidates/Interns
International students: These students come to Australia on a special arranged Visa for a specific period, as part of their University Degrees.  These students are seeking to build their life skills and to gain valuable work experience in an Australian Business, culminating in credits towards their degrees.

Screening
Once Borch Leeman receives the application, an initial screening process takes place in order to ensure that the applicant is suitable for our internship programs. This step helps with identifying the applicant’s objectives and expectations, as well as a snapshot of their background, qualifications and experiences.

Interviews
Once the application is approved, Borch Leeman interviews the candidate to determine his/her competency in the English language, drive and dedication as well as good work ethic, in order to meet the standards of our employers. Previous internships, academic results, leadership, diversity, and communication skills are taken into consideration by our dedicated staff at Borch to provide the employer with a comprehensive candidate profile.

Placement
Our candidates come from a diverse range of majors, such as Business Administration, Human Resources, Engineering, IT Management, Accounting & Finance, Law, Architecture, Marketing, International Business, Science, Teaching and many more.

Borch Leeman staff matches the candidate’s profile with our database of available positions. Once Borch Leeman selects suitable positions for the candidate, his/her resume and profile are sent to the Host Company for their consideration. Borch Leeman organises interviews for the host companies with suitable candidates. Upon a successful interview, Borch Leeman notifies the candidate, prepares an agreement to be signed by the Host Company and the Intern.

Briefing and training
Successful candidates are then invited to Borch Leeman support office in central Melbourne and are provided with mentoring and training/development programs prior to their internship start date. Candidates are also offered a short business English course to prepare them for their Internships if required.

Borch Leeman also provides a thorough orientation, including necessary information about the host city, HR procedures, OHS, and culture, to ensure students are ready to hit the ground running on their first day of work.

INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS - LEARNING OUTCOMES

Each internship program, while different, carries many experiences that parallel each other. These experiences lead to great satisfaction and personal growth. On reflection this personal growth can be recognized in the following outcomes for internships abroad.

At completion of the internship program students will have worked towards the following outcomes:

• Ability to relate knowledge to practice
• Practical values of study
• Ability to communicate cross-culturally
• Motivation and initiative
• Perspective on self Professional knowledge & confidence
• Tolerance for difference
• Confidence from taking risks
• Ability to relax and to experience curiosity
• Flexibility/adaption
• Open mindedness
• Self reliance
• Tolerance for ambiguity
• Clarification of career options
• Ability to use reflection as a process of setting evaluating and resetting goals
• Improve self-concept, competence and awareness
• Understanding and awareness of personal usefulness to the greater community
• Team work/working as a group
• Motivation to learn, participate & achieve
• Personal and professional responsibilities
• Ability to learn on one’s own
• Ability to get things done
• Ability to take criticism
• Task and goal orientated
• Juggle a variety of tasks and the unknown

Reference (NAFSA Presentation 2007 study abroad, International Internships, and cross-cultural service learning. “Are there common threads for experimental Learning”)

BENEFITS TO HOST EMPLOYERS

Internships have become a fundamental part of a students’ academic career and is a globally recognised and sought after initiative. The benefits to the employers are:

• Contract a global consultant at minimal cost
• Engage an employee for small or large projects otherwise seasonal needs
• Promote your business as one that supports multi-culturalism and diversity
• Consolidate community consciousness across your organisation
• Build or extend a culture of professional development
• Enable opportunities for current staff mentoring, leadership & increased communication skills
• Obtain interns who are adequately skilled, qualified and highly motivated
• Capitalise on new ideas, skills and cultural differences
• Allocate specific “project” tasks that can be completed at minimal cost to you as the Host Employer
• Low cost business support that can be planned and a comprehensive agreement for maximum outcome
• Full support from Borch Leeman at all times
• Utilise student’s reflection of their experience as a criterion for future recruitment
• Profile your business globally as a company of choice
• Forge valuable networks and build professional partnerships

EMPLOYERS REQUIRMENTS

Upon a candidate’s internship placement, the employer is required to:

• Provide the Intern with an induction/training for the role they will be undertaking
• Assign a person for the Intern to report to/a mentor
• Provide a supportive working environment
• Give constructive feedback to the Intern and Borch Leeman
• Assistance with ATO and Superannuation forms.
• Supply a comprehensive business reference confirming the interns work experience at the conclusion of the internship.
• Pay Interns at least minimum award wage.

Ongoing support
The Intern and the employers are offered ongoing support from our dedicated staff, well trained and equipped to assist the candidates with any difficulties/ obstacles throughout the internship program. This includes assistance with any issues arising within their work placement, as well as day to day difficulties such as cultural differences, accommodation and transport. This takes any pressures off the host company and maximises the intern’s productivity.

Assessment/Reporting
The employer may need to complete a brief assessment form, if required by the intern’s University. If an assessment is required to be completed, Borch Leeman will provide the appropriate form for host employer to complete.

Debriefing/Reference
Borch Leeman will also invite the interns for a debriefing session at the end of their placement, ensuring that they have accomplished what they applied for, and to benefit from any feedback for future internship placements.

Employers to supply a comprehensive business reference confirming the Interns work experience at the conclusion of the Internship placement.

EXIT STRATEGY

Probation Period
Interns will be on probation period, as per the employer’s policy.  During this period the Intern’s performance and suitability for the role will be assessed.  Subject to the results of that assessment, during or at the end of the probation period the Company may terminate the intern’s employment.  This will be at the discretion of the Company.

Non Performance
In the event that the primary responsibilities and all duties outlined are not performed to the employer’s satisfaction and after appropriate counselling and warnings, the Intern placement may be terminated with the appropriate notice period. 

Borch Leeman is to be notified immediately of any dissatisfaction relating to the intern’s performance and conduct within the workplace.