1. HRM-Tænketanken, Tuesday 15.06.2010
The HOPE
Attracting and Retaining
Young Global Talent in
Denmark
Presentation by:
Ernesto Luna,
Jakob Anker Hansen
Salomé A. Trambach

2. About us...

3. What is AIESEC ?
 Network of high potential graduates who seek discover and
develop their leadership potential.
 50,000 members, over 1100 universities, more than a 107
countries and territories.
 Unique platform for organisations to connect with and source
truly global, diverse talent.
 Leading youth driven organisation
with +60 years of experience

4. AIESEC Denmark
 300 active students
 5 Local Committtees
 CBS + (ITU)
 Københavns Universitet + (RUC+DTU)
 Syddansk Universitet
 Aarhus Univ. + ASB
 Aalborg Universitet

5. Attracting Internationals
in Denmark
 Exchange (Internship) Program
 Local Committee
 Global Network

6. The AIESEC Exchange Program
 Hire an international intern from 6-72 weeks
 Highly motivated international graduates
 More than 9,000 exchanges per year
 A program prodiving the company with:
 Top talented candidates
 International platform
to develop its business

7. Young Talent
Who are they?
• Students or recent graduates
•Nationals & Internationals

8. Young Talent
What do WE look for when
recruiting?
•Students interested in global issues
•Future Leaders & Change agents
•Students that volunteer time besides
study
•Team Players
•Diversity in knowledge & skills
AIESEC CBS recruits from CBS & ITU

9. What do THEY look for?
 Relevant work
 Challenges
 International setting
 Opportunities to travel
 Career development
 Building Experiences
 Fun & Social network

10. What ELSE do internationals look for?
The Setting
• Inside the workplace
– Inclusive environment
– Flat hierarchy structure: your boss’s door is open!
– Emotional cycle of being abroad
• But work is not all!
– Branding of Denmark
– English-speaking pays off

11. Attraction and retention
Do AIESEC interns only stay for their internship?
•Over the past 2 years
75% of our interns have
signed permanent
contract
•They have:
•Social network
•Cultural integration
•Challenging job

12. Looking ahead
Increased mobility
Use of virtual tools, web 2.0
Building social links, capitalizing on
networks
End of ”life-long careers” ?
Boosting Denmark’s competitive edge

13. Thank you 