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Gain Access To Entrepreneurial Pre-Screened Talent!
WHY PARTNER WITH US
Access to Diverse Talent
Gain access to a wide pool of students from various disciplines, including Accounting, Business, Computing and Information Systems, Economics, Integrative Studies, Law, and Social Sciences, bringing unique skill sets and perspectives to your organization.
Pre-Screened Entrepreneurial Candidates
We provide pre-screened talent who are ready to excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments, ensuring you work with interns who are motivated and equipped to contribute meaningfully from day one.
Global Perspectives and Cultural Exchange
Our interns bring valuable international exposure and fresh insights into global markets, consumer behavior, and innovative approaches that can help drive your company’s growth and success.
Access to SMU’s ecosystem of industry and alumni networks
By joining the GII programme, employers build long-term relationships with SMU, positioning their organization to recruit future talent and pursue further partnerships.
Brand Recognition and Visibility
Being recognized as a GII partner increases the company’s reputation and attractiveness as an employer in the innovation and entrepreneurship space.
Hear from GII Partners
Xingwen ZHANG
Co-founder &CEO
VoyaWave Optics (Shenzhen, Guangdong, GII 2024)
"It is a great honor to participate in the GII programme. With the help of this international and open platform, we successfully established our subsidiary in Singapore and met many outstanding entrepreneurs and educators. We are very grateful! SMU students are exceptionally talented, possessing a broad international perspective, strong multicultural adaptability, and multilingual abilities. Kudos to them!"
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Laura Lu
Marketing Communication Manager
Bluepha (Beijing, GII 2023)
"Working with the interns from SMU has been a rewarding experience for me. Their fresh perspectives and willingness to take on new challenges have enriched our marketing projects and brought about exiting news!"
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XU Yang (Ocean)
International Cooperation Manager
neoBay (Shanghai, GII 2023)
"NeoBay has been hosting SMU students interns for the past 6 years. We find that SMU GII programme is a wonderful programme not only for the students but also for strengheting our Innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems through internationals collaborations and talent exchange."
Tom Quigley
Vice President, People
Zinier (USA, GII 2019)
:The four interns from SMU we have in our US office this summer are exceptional. All students are motivated, pick up work quickly and engaged with learning."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What intern roles have been offered and filled by GII partners in years past?
Some of the more common roles in recent years are: Business Operations, Business Development, Data Analytics, Investment Analyst, Marketing (digital, content, growth), Sales, Software Engineer, UX/UI Research/Design, Project Management, Research Analyst.
What kind of roles are GII interns looking for?
Roles in high demand amongst our student interns include business development, data analytics, digital marketing, finance, and software engineering.
What kind of past work experiences do our students have?
We set the bar considerably high for our student intern candidates. We strive to match companies with students who have already had experience working in a professional environment and/or delivered quality results on significant projects.
How much do we have to pay an intern?
We request that our employers pay our student interns the local market rate for internship allowances. If you’d like to find out what the benchmark is, please contact us at iie-gii@smu.edu.sg.
If I have issues with my intern, what can I do about it?
We put interns through a rigorous assessment, followed by preparation that spans 2 - 3 months prior to the internship. This is usually effective in mitigating most issues. However, should any issues arise, rest assured that you will have access to a dedicated and responsive program manager throughout the entire process.
Can I hire the intern for more than 12 weeks?
If you’re asking this question, we appreciate that you see the value in our students. We seek your understanding that the 12- week period is mapped to the duration of the students’ summer break from their academics. That said, please feel free to extend a return offer to the student for the following summer or upon graduation. Or reach out to us at iie-gii@smu.edu.sg to explore other possibilities.