TIC TWO partners with companies who are able to offer a valuable working experience for our young professionals, providing a platform where they are able to acquire, learn and develop the vital skills that are needed in the world of international business.
We’re one of the very few, if not the only company in China that tells who our participants intern with BEFORE they pay the final fee. Why?
Simple…
1. WE LISTEN to what industry / function you are looking to gain experience in and we organise it based on those discussions,FIRST TIME.
2. WE’RE CONFIDENT in the quality of internships we organise.
We work across a wide range of sectors, giving our interns the choice of industry they are looking to gain meaningful experience within. As well as the below sectors we have also placed interns into the following fields: Design & Architecture, F&B, Graphic Design, Health Care, Retail, Sports Management and Travel & Tourism.
▶ Accounting & Finance
Chinese accounting standards originated in a socialist period in which the government was the sole owner of industry. Unlike Western accounting standards this meant that accounts were less a tool to show profit and loss but instead an inventory of assets available to a company. Furthermore, Chinese accounting standards did not include an account of the debts they held on the balance sheet.
In 2006 the Chinese government introduced a revised accounting law, adopting a significant number of the accounting standards laid out by the International Accounting Standards Board, which marked a large step forward to the continuing integration of world trade and capital marketing.
TIC TWO has organised various accountancy and finance internships in Shanghai within high quality firms including some of the big 4 accountancy firms, several large banks and some of the world's largest firms finance departments .
Case Study:
Name: Michelle Nyuyen
Age: 23
University: Monash University, Australia
Course: BA of Commerce & BA of Science
Placement: Financial Analyst, FTSE Listed Retailer.
Job Responsibilities:
✓ Preparation and analysis of annual rebate reports for different suppliers, highlighting room for margin improvements.
✓ Preparation and analysis of weekly performances figures versus forecasted figures with recommendations for improvement; both division and category level.
✓ Preparation of front and back margin data reports for key stakeholders.
✓ Preparation of waterfall chart to visually highlight business performance for senior management to present to the board and other key stakeholders.
✓ Preparation and submission of sales budgets for hard-line products.
Thoughts?
"TIC TWO was able to deliver an amazing internship experience for me. I was assigned the role of Commercial Finance Intern within a huge multinational. From day one I was given real responsibilities which included (but not limited to) data retrieval, data manipulation and analysis, financial reporting, budget forecasting and actuals, spreadsheet templates and attending management meetings. Not once was I required to get coffee or make a single photocopy—TIC TWO ensures you are placed within a firm that will give you the most learning opportunity and experience.
In addition to the actual internship itself, TIC TWO facilitated your social integration into the Chinese culture. Alastair (program director) is a delight and takes every precaution to ensure you are not wanting for anything. He is available around the clock for information, directions, recommendations or even a chat to alleviate homesickness.
All in all, I would definitely recommend any student or graduate to undertake an internship with TIC TWO. I learnt so much from my placement and the friendships and networks I established during my stay are invaluable."
- Michelle Nguyen, Monash University, Australia
▶ Advertising, Marketing & PR
▶ Engineering & Manufacturing
China is the world's largest manufacturing power house and now accounts for a fifth of global manufacturing. Technical capabilities have sky rocketed in recent years and as such, China has developed from an assembly base to a full scale manufacturing center for hundreds of multinational companies.
With so much construction and manufacturing happening throughout China, it provides endless opportunities within this field.
Whether you are looking to secure a specific engineering discipline or keen to gain exposure across as many disciplines as possible, TIC TWO can cherry pick numerous high quality engineering internships in Shanghai.
Case Study:
Name: Martin Cisneros 
Age: 21
University: University of New South Wales, Australia
Course: BA in Civil/Environmental Engineering
Placement: Project Engineer, Project Management Consultancy
Job Responsibilities:
✓ Support and work alongside designated Central Technical Unit (CTU) member in production of design briefs, drawings, schedules, tender assessments and design reviews.
✓ Work alongside company sustainability partner and assist with compilation of sustainable solutions report and LEED certified projects.
✓ Assist CTU manager with the development, coordination and issuance of various technical and tender reports
✓ Compile, update and issue client questionnaire documents, preparing the pre-workshop, attending workshops, taking meeting minutes and delivering action lists
✓ Attend site with CTU team members and other company staff to review schedule, quality, HSE and budget with subsequent reporting for Client review.
▶ Fashion & Retail
▶ Government & International Relations
▶ Human Resources Management
HR is arguably one of the most challenging industries in China. Due to acute talent shortages, high attrition rates, and the ease with which skilled workers can jump from one job to another, companies in China struggle to attract, train, and retain the employees that they need to gain a competitive edge in human capital. Time and time again we hear how this HR challenge is both large and small firm’s biggest concern.
Due to these major challenges this has provided much growth within the industry, allowing for corporate training firms, recruiters, HR consultancy’s and talent management businesses to all get in on the action.
TIC TWO has organised numerous placement within HR departments of SME’s as well as some of the world’s largest firms. To give our interns a wider perspective of the HR industry in China we have arrangement placement in HR Management Consultants, giving the opportunity to face the various aforementioned challenges head on.
Case Study:
Name: Ben Woods
Age: 22
University: The University of the West of England
Course: BA of Business Studies & HR
Placement: HR Executive, Corporate Training Consultancy
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✓ Preparation and coordination of the event - "The Challenges of HR in China and What YOU Can Do Beat Them"
✓ Research relevant, interesting and engagement articles and videos for use on the company blog and website.
✓ Attend workshops and meeting to learn about the challenges their Client's faced and how to overcome specific issues within China.
✓ Research and write relevant and interesting articles for the companies quarterly in-house "Modern Leader Magazine"
✓ Assist with an iPhone “App” development project
Thoughts?
“TIC TWO has provided me with an amazing and unique platform to build my career upon. Not only have I gained valuable experience in an emerging world economy but TIC TWO has also given the experience of a whole new culture and many different opportunities through their structured Internship programme. I would recommend this program to everyone!”- Ben Woods, University of West England
▶ International Relations
▶ IT & Technology
For many years the Far East has been synonymous with advances in the IT and Technology sector; often providing products and services into the, perceived, more developed Western world. Despite early China’s reported lack of appetite for developments in IT and technology, the Government in recent decades has placed emphasis on investment, reform and socio-economic growth with dramatic results.
China is now positioned as one of the leading global economies and a significant power within the IT and Technology space. These advances are allowing China to achieve its economic and political goals whilst also providing a sense of national prestige.
TIC TWO has organised a number of IT and Technology-related internships in Shanghai with a number of reputable and credible organisations, providing opportunities for interns to learn how IT and Technology is developed and deployed in China.
Case Study:
Name: Richard Blumenthal
Age: 21
University: University of Birmingham, UK
Course: BSc of Computer Science
Placement: Android Developer, Social Tech Start Up
Job Responsibilities:
✓ Lead the conversion of the company mobile app from HTML5 technology into Android's native form.
✓ Coding in Java and XML.
✓ Attended the Shanghai Expo with the CEO to provide WiFi consultancy on hosting exhibitions for 5,000 + attendees.
✓ Interviewed contractors to assess English language ability.
✓ Uploaded App onto Google Play store when it can now be downloaded.
Thoughts?
TIC TWO managed to get me interviews with many companies which enabled me to secure an internship with a company of which I already miss working for. TIC TWO also put together a fantastic itinerary which included: welcome banquet, Mandarin lessons, Chinese cooking class and cultural visits. I have had an unforgettable experience and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the TIC TWO team for accepting me onto the program and I look forward to recommending TIC TWO to other people.
- Richard Blumenthal, University of Birmingham
▶ Journalism
China's media development and journalism education have changed to meet new demands brought by political and economic reforms. Predicting a need for 5,000 trained journalists per year in the 21st century, dramatic developments in journalism education and practice are occurring. The numbers of students enrolling at journalism schools has increased nearly five-fold over the last 10 years and the numbers of journalists looking for work is higher than ever.
With a state owned media now less prevalent than in the 1960s and 1970s the opportunity for growth and expansion within the Chinese journalism market is endless. TIC TWO has organised successful and exciting internships with some of the most well thought of news and media firms that China has to offer.
Case Study:
Name:Finlay Walker
Age: 18
University: University of Edinburgh, UK
Course: BSc (Hons) of Economics
Placement: Junior Editor, Economics Publishing House
Job Responsibilities:
✓ Spearhead editing of annual China Business focused publication
✓ Writing daily news briefs.
✓ Pitching stories and writing for the magazine including holding companies other publications.
✓ Miscellaneous research, fact-checking, photo-finding, transcribing and editing tasks.
Thoughts?
“Shanghai is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world and I can think of no better way of experiencing it than through the TIC TWO programme. While this has been great fun, I can’t see any better way to spend three months before heading back to study Economics and Chinese at Edinburgh. I’ve met new friends, had some great nights, traveled China and had my first experience of working and living in a world financial center. I will return home with some great stories to tell and could never have dreamed of loving my time here as much as I have. My time in Shanghai will stay with me forever and I could never have done it without TIC TWO.”- Finlay Walker, University of Edinburgh, UK
▶ Logistics and Supply Chain Management
China is one of the world’s logistics and supply chain management hubs. With a fifth of world’s population living in China and with a booming export market, China’s logistics and supply chain management firms are experiencing unprecedented growth.
TIC TWO have partnered with large, FTSE listed organisations specialising in logistics and supply chain management providing interns the opportunity to gain experience of working in a number of different departments.
Case Study:
Name: Scott Binnie
Age: 23
University: Queen Margaret University, UK
Course: BA of Business Management
Placement: Supply Chain Management FTSE Listed FMCG
Job Responsibilities:
✓ Visited major retail stores across East China to conduct research using numerical data from research staff and findings
✓ Investigate and analyse cycle of inventory and supply chain
✓ Create loss tree and highlight areas of loss
✓ Compiling findings and suggestions in a final presentation to Supply Chain Director and Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific
Thoughts?
I could not recommend the TIC TWO program with more sincerity, pound for pound it has been both the most enjoyable and the most beneficial experience of my life to date. Success comes in many forms, through achievements and past experiences and experiences like this are a contribution to both.
After specifying my interest in supply chain management, TIC TWO organised a one month internship with one of the world’s largest FMCG companies working on an ‘on-shelf availability’ project which had previously been implemented in other continents as part of a global strategy on supply chain improvement.
My role was to research using numerical data from research staff and findings, visiting stores and other initiatives and then compiling my findings and suggestions in a final presentation to senior management. Upon presenting my findings, management forwarded my work onto the global team to expose my suggestions further and they informed me that they would be recommending me to the HQ in London for future recognition.
I also managed to talk with the North Asia CEO, who also sat on the board of the PLC company, on my penultimate day to display my work and explain a little about myself, he was also happy to hear my opinions and feedback on the company and offered me some sound advice.
TIC TWO have great networks out here and can really help you to develop good contacts if you were ever considering moving out to China. Whilst you’re here they will make sure you are kept busy will all things Shanghai and they are always happy to help you will the most trivial of questions. I was surprised to discover that they were keen to receive feedback throughout my internship on how it was going and how I could maximise my time there.
I believe that this internship has demonstrated to me that opportunities are there if you approach things with confidence and an open mind. I will not only take valuable work experience from this but friends, contacts, cultural experiences and a feeling of achievement. Thanks TIC TWO!
- Scott Binnie, Queen Margret’s University
▶ Management Consultancy
▶ NGO’s & Charities
▶ Real Estate
By working together with some of the world’s largest and most prestigious companies, we are able to provide our young professionals with the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of how successful businesses operate on a global scale, as well as the chance to learn from some of the very best within the industry. Similarly, TIC TWO works closely with start-up and smaller-sized enterprises, providing the entrepreneurs in our programme with the opportunity to experience a wide range of high-level ‘hands-on’ responsibilities, and the chance to make a big impact at a smaller firm.
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