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Spring 2025 Fellows Recruitment
International Business Initiation (IBI) crafts fresh curriculum each semester, tailoring its content to the most up-to-date industry needs to help students grow in the ever emerging world. By joining the organization, fellows get to experiment their innovative ideas and bring them into life with a team of like-minded and ambitious people.
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For the spring semester, 2025, IBI invites those who are self-motivated, creative, and explorative that are willing to improve relevant skills in their aspired industry using our Personal Development (PD) program. Please see the following application requirements and apply by February 21 (Friday), Korean Time.
Program Details
Personal Development (PD) Program focuses on nurturing industry-relevant skills and insights through e-learning, job simulation, and team-projects. By becoming a member at IBI, you will be assigned to an industry team, in which you will collaborate to meet the submission requirements and build a competent career portfolio together.
General Eligibility
01
University in Seoul
Eligible programs: undergraduate, graduate, foreign exchange, and Korean Language Study.
02
English Speaker
Possess native-level fluency in English (Korean fluency is a plus).
03
Seoul Residents
Reside in close proximity to Yonsei University's Sinchon campus throughout the semester.
04
Strong Commitment
Attend general activities on Mondays (In person) and Wednesdays (Hybrid) at 7-9pm and deliver tangible results.
05
Teamworker
Swift and transparent communication skills with positive and eager attitude toward collaborative work.
06
Business Minded
Possess passion and curiosity for various business fields and connecting with like-minded students.
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Admission Fee
Willing to pay 30,000 KRW club entrance fee upon admission.
Benefits
Opportunities You Will Love
01
Certifications
Win multiple certifications to prove your industry-relevant skills by the end of the program.
02
Skill Development
Obtain technical skills and their use cases through team projects and personal portfolio enhancement.
03
Workshops
Attend workshops for free with the inspiring lineup of guest speakers from industry giants.
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Networking
Meet the ambitious and like-minded future leaders at IBI through our networking events.
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Potential Internship
Land internship offers based on your team project performance and revamp your resume this winter.
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Mentorship
Rely on the senior members at IBI and seek advice or feedback on your career journey.
Recruitment Schedule
Application Due
February 21 (Fri)
Interview
February 21 (Fri)~ 24 (Mon)
Decision Announcement
February 26 (Wed) 7PM KST
Members Orientation (In Person)
March 3 (Mon) 7~9PM
Period of Participation
March 3, 2025 ~ June 30, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all participations held in person?
Yes, all participations for Monday's general sessions are required in person. Wednesdays are usually dedicated for industry team activities, which could be lenient with the location depending on the fellow's availability.
Will I be able to select my teammates?
No, executive members will assign you to a team by the time of your admission announcement. We allocate our fellows based on their industry preference, previous experiences, and their motive for joining IBI.
What industry should I choose if I'm conflicted?
You are free to select multiple industries in your application, but we recommend you limit your selection to maximum 3 for our smooth team matching process. Your team is also free to combine multiple industries for the final project if it's relevant to a common theme or job position.
