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Career Development Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Milan

AI generated summary

  • You should have a Bachelor’s degree, excellent communication skills in Italian and English, a proactive mindset, attention to detail, teamwork ability, and proficiency in MS Office.
  • You will monitor career development, analyze performance data, support HR processes, collaborate with senior colleagues, and ensure effective talent management operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (a specialization in HR topics and/or previous HR experience will be considered as a plus);
  • Excellent communications skills, both written and oral, in Italian and English;
  • People-oriented approach, a strong attitude to be part of a people-oriented organization;
  • Proactive and positive attitude;
  • Attention to detail and accuracy;
  • Good teamworking skills and ability to interact with different levels across the organization;
  • Good organization and time management skills, with a strong orientation to high-quality results;
  • Good proficiency with MS Office applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

  • You will join BCG’s Milan HR team as part of the wider EMC (East Mediterranean and Caspian) Talent Management function, with a particular focus on Career Development.
  • You will monitor career development processes, supervising internal tools, and analyzing relevant trends and data in performance management.
  • Collaborating with senior colleagues, you will contribute to improve career development plans, performance evaluations, ensuring smooth and impactful talent management operations.
  • Understanding HR processes and procedures, interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Supporting your core HR team processes, from an operational perspective.
  • Distilling key messages from numerical data.
  • Supporting in evaluations processes of the Consulting Team.
  • Planning, organizing and following-up on short-term priorities.
  • Interacting with senior colleagues and relevant stakeholders establishing a collaborative work environment.

FAQs

What is the role of the Career Development Intern at BCG?

The Career Development Intern will join the Milan HR team, focusing on career development processes, monitoring internal tools, analyzing trends and data in performance management, and collaborating with senior colleagues to improve talent management operations.

What qualifications are needed for this internship?

Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, with a specialization in HR topics or previous HR experience being a plus.

What languages are required for this position?

Excellent communication skills are required in both Italian and English, both written and oral.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include a people-oriented approach, proactive and positive attitude, attention to detail, teamworking skills, good organization and time management skills, and proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Who will the intern be working with?

The intern will work with BCG’s HR team, which manages the life cycle of all employees, including hiring, developing skills, rewarding contributions, and supporting career progression and mobility.

Is there an emphasis on data analysis in this role?

Yes, the role involves analyzing relevant trends and data in performance management and distilling key messages from numerical data.

What is the company policy on diversity and equal opportunity?

BCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are internships at BCG structured for learning and development?

Yes, internships are designed to provide practical experience while learning about HR processes, performance evaluations, and career development within a collaborative environment.

How does BCG’s HR team support career progression?

BCG’s HR team focuses on attracting, developing, exciting, deploying, and retaining the best talent, managing the complete life cycle of BCG employees to support their career progression and mobility.

Is prior HR experience necessary for this internship?

While prior HR experience is considered a plus, it is not explicitly required for this internship position.

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