Marketing and Business Development Intern
Host Company:
Qooco
Location:
Dates of Internship:
June 18 - August 10, 2012
Language Level:
0 (No Mandarin required)
Internship Description:
Qooco is a leading provider of online spoken language training in Asia. Qooco (巧口, or Clever Mouth in Mandarin) offers a high quality language learning experience that has been used by thousands of students in schools and corporations in China, Japan, USA, and other countries around the world.
Qooco's customer-centric approach in service, content, and features has gained the trust of many clients, including the Ministry of Education, which awarded the company an exclusive contract for IT-based language training through the public school system.
Skill & Experience Required:
- Intermediate Chinese language and writing skills
- Previous experience in computer programming and website design is a plus
- Enthusiasm and readiness to work in a fast-paced environment
Sample Projects:
Interns at Qooco will work primarily in creating market entry plans for the Korean, Singaporean, and Japanese markets. This will include market research, competitior analysis, and strategy formation. Translation projects may be included if the intern's language skills are advanced enough.
Depending on previous work experience and interests, projects may also include product design and development.
Benefits for Intern:
Qooco is growing quickly at the moment, providing a large variety of interesting projects for a motivated intern. Qooco has a business saavy, technologically cutting-edge work environment .
Benefits for Company:
The company will gain insight from a native English language speaker who can contribute skills and Western business practices/education to the business’s goals of foreign market expansion.
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