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Mountbatten Institute - London Programme
HOW TO APPLY
We are delighted that you are considering applying to the Programme. By now you should have read ALL the pages in the London section of this website (as shown in menu on the left). If you have any questions or concerns about either your eligibility or the Programme's requirements, you should contact us before proceeding.
By proceeding you are agreeing that:
- You have read and satisfy all the criteria on the Eligibility page.
- You have read, understood, and where relevant, will comply with various requirement described on other pages in the website.
APPLICATION FORM
Complete the online application carefully and accurately. Print the complete form and sign the Intern's Pledge on the last page.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
This statement is shown to prospective sponsors. It tells us about you and your reasons for undertaking an internship in London. Sponsors read this very carefully. This should not be a cover letter. Tell us what you expect to gain from The Programme and the Academic Program and what you think you have to offer a sponsor company in London. Be straightforward, candid and honest - and pay attention to grammar and spelling. It must fit onto one typewritten page. We strongly advise you to have it proofread. Upload this in the application.
RESUME
Your resume (called a CV in the UK) is a very important part of the application procedure and is sent to sponsoring companies. It should reflect you at your best and contain accurate information about your work experience and skills. Upload this in the application.
PHOTOGRAPH
The businesses and organizations, which sponsor interns under our program, want young people who are well groomed, professionally dressed (in a business suit) and personable. A poor photograph can be an instant turn-off. Please smile. Most companies accept interns on our recommendation without a personal interview, and it causes problems when your appearance on a photograph does not match our assessment of you. It is well worth a bit of extra effort to ensure that the photographs you send are well produced and look professional. Please provide one (1) passport-quality, color photograph. It must be head and shoulders only, approximately 1.5 x 2 inches in size.
REFERENCES
We require three online references:
- Two references from your current or most recent employers. Work based references should be from someone who has supervised or managed your work.
- One reference from a professor or academic advisor at your college / university.
Choose referees who know you and your work or academic achievements well. The more academic and work based feedback we receive the better your application. References prefaced by, "I have limited knowledge of the candidate" are of little use.
We do not accept:
- References prepared by family members, family friends, or coworkers/colleagues.
- Paper based references.
- References not completed by the application deadline date.
CHECKLIST - Items to be completed online:
- Application
- Personal Statement (upload in application)
- Resume (upload in application)
- Three References (submitted by referees)
CHECKLIST - Items to be mailed:
- Photograph
- Application Fee (see Financial Information)
- Official Transcript (signed and sealed by your university)
- Printed on-line Application form
- Resume
- Personal Statement
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