INKOMPASS is offering one of the best paid internships for college students in Italy. Find out how to apply to the INKOMPASS internship program in Italy.

1. 2020
ITALY
A Philip Morris International
Internship

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Application process
• Schedules & timelines
• FAQs
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3. Application
Process

4. INKOMPASS is a unique paid international internship at Philip Morris
International (PMI) which enables you to DISCOVER yourself through
challenges and cultural diversity. You will be given the opportunity to:
• Work on REAL BUSINESS PROJECTS that will help you develop portable
skills
• Build an INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
• Receive personalized feedback and COACHING
THE INKOMPASS PROGRAM - WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
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5. WHO CAN APPLY?
We look for candidates who are:
• Fluent in English
• 4th year university students (of a 5-years cycle) or 1st year Masters Degree
students (of a 2-year cycle)
• Curious, proactive and dynamic
• Willing to relocate in Italy and ready for challenging experiences
• With backgrounds in different areas of study:
• for Philip Morris Italy (Rome): Business, Economics, Marketing, Political
Science, Agronomy
• for Philip Morris Manufacturing & Technology Bologna (Bologna):
Engineering, Chemistry, Statistics
For more information visit here : https://www.inkompass.global/italy-internship-program

6. HOW DO I APPLY?
The application steps for the best paid internship program are the following:
1. Complete the online application by clicking APPLY NOW. If you meet the
criteria, you will be invited to the next step.
2. Complete online test that will assess your
• Analytical Skills / Problem Solving Ability / Ability to draw logical conclusion
and solve problems based on facts
• Customer Focus / Innovation that Matters / Personal Growth Mindset and
Communication
If you meet the criteria, you will be invited to the next step.
3. Complete a video interview. If you meet the criteria, you will be invited to the
next step.
4. Complete a phone screening. If you meet the criteria, you will be invited to
the next step.
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7. 5. Participate in an on-ground assessment (OGA), the final stage of the
recruitment process. During the OGA, we will meet face-to-face and get to
learn more about each other. You will have a chance to showcase your skills
in business cases and team activities, network with other applicants, and
meet current Philip Morris International employees.
To learn more about application timelines, CLICK HERE.
Don't fit the profile? Don't worry, CLICK HERE to learn about other positions
open at Philip Morris International.
For more information visit here : https://www.inkompass.global/italy-internship-program

8. Schedules &
Timelines

9. Below are the key dates and deadlines for the INKOMPASS recruitment process
of international internship program.
WHEN DO I APPLY?
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# Dates Activity
1 February 10th 2020 - April 5th, 2020 Applications open
2 February 10th 2020 - April 6th, 2020 Online tests completion deadline
3 February 11th 2020 - April 7th, 2020 Video interview completion deadline
4 February 11th 2020 - April 10th, 2020 Phone screener deadline
5 May 7th, 2020 On-Grounds Assessment (OGA)
6 September 21st 2020 - March 19th 2021 Internship cycle

10. WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Join us at any of the events listed below, in order to get to know us and get
your INKOMPASS questions answered! We look forward to meeting you!
# Dates Activity
1 February 26th University of Bologna - Careerday
2 March 18th Politecnico Milan- Job fair
3 March TBC Jobadvisor Webcast
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11. FAQs

12. Got questions about INKOMPASS? We're here to answer them all.
I reside outside of the country where I would like to do my internship,
can I still apply to the program?
Of course you can apply! Before applying please consider:
1- You need to have a valid work permit for Italy;
The selection process will be held in Italy and the internship program itself will
take place in Rome or Bologna, so you should be willing to relocate. We will
provide accommodation and reimburse travel expenses for those candidates
who will attend the On-ground Assessment in Bologna in May.
For more information visit here : https://www.inkompass.global/italy-internship-program

13. What is the selection process like?
The application steps for the international student internship program are the
following:
1. Complete the online application by clicking APPLY NOW. If you meet the
criteria, you will be invited to the next step.
2. Complete online test that will assess your
• Analytical Skills / Problem Solving Ability / Ability to draw logical conclusion
and solve problems based on facts
• Customer Focus / Innovation that Matters / Personal Growth Mindset and
Communication
If you meet the criteria, you will be invited to the next step.
3. Complete a video interview. If you meet the criteria, you will be invited to
the next step.
For more information visit here : https://www.inkompass.global/italy-internship-program

14. 4. Complete a phone screening. If you meet the criteria, you will be invited to
the next step.
5. Participate in an on-ground assessment (OGA), the final stage of the
recruitment process. During the OGA, we will meet face-to-face and get to
learn more about each other. You will have a chance to showcase your skills in
business cases and team activities, network with other applicants, and meet
current Philip Morris International employees.
For more information visit here : https://www.inkompass.global/italy-internship-program

15. If I cannot attend the on-ground assessment, are there any other
dates available?
In case you would like to start the first leg of internship in September 2020, you
are required to attend the On-ground Assessment that will take place in
Bologna in May 2020
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16. Will I receive feedback if I don’t get selected? When?
Yes. You will be informed of your application progress during each step of the
process by your registered email. Whether or not you meet the criteria to
progress on to the next application step, you will receive an email confirmation
regarding your status. If you do not hear back from us within 2-3 weeks of
completing an application step, please contact us at:
Rome: INKOMPASSTeamRoma.PMItalia@pmi.com
Bologna: INKOMPASSBolognaIT.PMMTB@pmi.com
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17. When will the internship start and how long will it last? Is there any
flexibility with these dates?
The internship starts on September 21st 2020 and ends on March 19th 2020.
Please note that timings could be adjusted in accordance with your University.
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18. What are the normal work hours?
Normal work hours will be 40 hours/week from Monday to Friday.
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19. Is the INKOMPASS internship paid? What contractual conditions will I
be under as an intern?
The interns will receive a competitive compensation. Further details will be
provided by the time of the offer.
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20. Will I be assigned a group project or an individual project?
Depending on the project scope and expected deliverables, projects may
require individual or group work. In any case, you can be sure that all
projects will be meaningful, challenging, and give you the opportunity to
showcase and further develop your skills, whether it is in an individual or
group setting.
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21. What type of guidance and support can I expect to receive
throughout my program, to help develop me professionally?
Every INKOMPASS intern will receive day-to-day guidance and support from
their COACH, who has the same function as a supervisor. He / she will
introduce you to your project, clarify expectations, guide you on a day-to-day
basis, and provide you with feedback.
In addition, you will also receive support from:
• Your PROJECT SPONSOR, who will ensure you have everything you need in
terms of resources and budget to execute your proposals;
• Your BUDDY, who will help you answer general questions and network with
different people and departments in the company.
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22. Will I receive feedback regarding my performance? When?
Your COACH and PROJECT SPONSOR will provide you with feedback throughout
your INKOMPASS experience.
We also highly value your insights, feedback, and ideas, so please share them
with us as well!
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23. Can I use my internship project experience as a university
assignment and / or as credits for graduation?
We can discuss this topic individually, but you may use your internship project
experience as university assignment as long as our internship program meets
the requirements defined by your academic institution and it does not hinder
the confidentiality of the information shared with you through the project.
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24. Will I receive a job offer with Philip Morris International when I
complete my internship?
If you successfully complete both cycles of the INKOMPASS paid internship
program and meet the required performance standards, you may receive a
job offer at the completion of your 2nd cycle.
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25. APPLY NOW
Visit http://www.inkompass.global/
to know more about the INKOMPASS
internship