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International Translation and Speaking Skills Internship Program (Native German Students)

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New York Habitat

Sep 6

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Virtual Internship
  • Berlin
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have excellent English skills, a degree in translation, MS Word knowledge, a C1 language certificate, and complete a translation test and interview. Share your CV.
  • You will translate texts from English to German, provide customer service via phone, proofread, improve English skills, manage inquiries, and collaborate with the team while developing professional skills.

Requirements

  • Perfect written and oral comprehension of the English language.
  • Degree background in translation or related.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word.
  • Translation test as part the application process.
  • Share their CV with the company.
  • Show an English language certificate (university exams, Cambridge certificates or equivalent.) with a minimum grade of C1 or equivalent.
  • Take a translation test.
  • Take part in an interview.

Responsibilities

  • In the translation department, interns will be responsible for translating texts of various kinds, such as apartment descriptions and customer reviews, from English into German.
  • They will also have the opportunity to proofread their own and others' translations.
  • In the product management department, interns will handle New York Habitat's phone line, providing our clients and property owners with appropriate customer service. They will learn how to process their inquiries and refer them to the appropriate agent.
  • Improve English proficiency by answering NYH's main phone line and making phone calls.
  • Learn how to apply your foreign language skills.
  • Understand, interpret, record and transfer information received when answering the NYH phone line.
  • Learn how to speak clearly, negotiate and adapt to different speakers.
  • Improve your social skills and politeness, and adapt to our company culture.
  • Learn how to use the company's IT resources.
  • Be able to identify and solve a problem.
  • Learn to work independently, manage time, plan and anticipate schedules.
  • Be able to show initiative, develop research strategies and be productive.
  • Learn to have adaptability and responsiveness to various scenarios.
  • Be able to control and comply with instructions given.
  • Learn to integrate into the team and collaborate with staff and team members.
  • Be able to handle moderate stress situations and be innovative and creative, especially when talking to customers.
  • Make information usable and accessible in a strategic way.
  • Apply, reinvest and/or improve theoretical and technical knowledge.
  • Write high-quality documents (content, structure, spelling).
  • Learn the basics of strategic management aimed at achieving goals and objectives.
  • Learn how to be efficient to achieve company goals.
  • Understand how to quantify and qualify the work done with careful supervision.
  • Improve one's professional integration skills and to work in a team.
  • Develop listening skills, know how to present and share ideas, learn how to collaborate to achieve a common goal within the work group.
  • Be able to submit daily and weekly reports to management and human resources to assess one's progress.

FAQs

Is the internship paid?

No, this is an unpaid internship.

What is the minimum duration of the internship?

The minimum duration of the internship is 2 months.

What is the required time zone for the internship?

The internship requires working in the New York time zone, specifically between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.

Are international students eligible to apply?

Yes, international students are eligible to apply, provided they meet the internship requirements and have an appropriate academic background.

What are the basic requirements for applying to this internship?

Applicants must have perfect written and oral comprehension of the English language, a degree background in translation or a related field, knowledge of Microsoft Word, and they must complete a translation test as part of the application process.

How will interns be supervised during the program?

Interns will be supervised by their assigned company supervisor via email, WhatsApp, and calls.

When does the internship start?

The start date of the internship is to be agreed upon with the selected candidates.

What types of tasks will interns be responsible for?

Interns will be responsible for translating texts from English to German, proofreading translations, and providing customer service via the company’s phone line.

Is there a selection process for applicants?

Yes, candidates will need to share their CV, provide an English language certificate with a minimum grade of C1 or equivalent, take a translation test, and participate in an interview.

Where can applicants find more information or apply for the internship?

Interested applicants can apply through the job opportunities page at https://nyhabitat.bamboohr.com/careers/262. For further information, they can contact hr@nyhabitat.com.

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New York Habitat

Connecting people with pre-furnished apartment rentals in NYC, London, Paris, and the South of France.

Real Estate
Industry
11-50
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

New York Habitat specializes in renting furnished apartments, vacation rentals, rooms and bed and breakfast accommodations. New York Habitat offers properties in New York, Paris, London and the South of France (Provence and the French Riviera). Our team of real estate agents is multilingual, knowledgeable about the local markets and ready to help find the perfect apartment or accommodation in New York, Paris, London or the South of France.