C&F Porter Novelli: PR Fundamentals Internship (Graduate Trainee)

The PR Fundamentals Internship Graduate Trainees Programme 2010

Introduction
The PR Fundamentals Internship Programme offers the opportunity to young graduates to spend 12 months working and learning at C&F Porter Novelli, one of Nigeria’s leading Public Relations’ agencies, which has been in the business of reputation building and management consultancy for more than thirteen years.

We are a dynamic and energetic group of communications professionals who place high priority on using our problem-solving skills, ingenuity, and imagination to help clients achieve real business results. Fundamental to our approach in building favourable reputation and enduring brands for our clients is our combination of an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian market, well-rounded communications skills, and a commitment to excellence and innovation.

As testament to our leadership, position in reputation management, C&F Porter Novelli is the only West African branded partner of a major international Public Relations (PR) agency - Porter Novelli, one of the world’s leading PR agencies with representation in all major markets. The C&F Porter Novelli team is committed to building the highest standard of professional excellence and integrity, not just within the agency but throughout the industry. As part of that commitment we are actively reinvesting in the industry’s most profitable assets: people.

The PR Fundamentals Internship Programme is a C&F Porter Novelli initiative to foster talent in young Nigerians and drive the Nigerian Public Relations industry into a new generation. In doing so, the Programme strives to be an industry guarantor of excellence in training entry-level employees.

Who is Eligible ?

• The PR Fundamentals Internship Program seeks recent graduates with little or no prior experience in the field.
• Applicants must have graduated from the university before applying.
• Candidates also must have completed the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Programme.

Application Deadline
30th September, 2010

How To Apply
Qualified candidates should follow these steps to submit their applications:

1. Download the Application Form
2. Attach a Current Resume / CV
3. Attach Two (2) signed letters of recommendation (Preferably from lecturers or supervisors)

Completed Applications should be mailed to:

Ms. Victoria Nwoji
Head of Human Resources
Human Resources/Administration Department
C&F Porter Novelli
26A Babatope Bejide Street
Lekki Phase I
Lagos

Submission Notes

1. Submit all materials, in one package. DO NOT SUBMIT PIECEMEAL.
2. Recommendation letters must not be sent separately. They must be sent in sealed envelopes attached to the rest of the application materials.
3. Please do not use staples or binders.

Selection Process
Applicants will undergo 3 written tests/interviews

Each applicant shall be contacted by phone or e-mail about the status of his or her candidacy once the Human Resources department have reviewed all applications - typically four to six weeks after the application deadline. Those selected to move on in the process shall be contacted by phone to schedule an interview with an HR representative.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a second interview with PR Fundamentals Internship Programme Executives, either in person or through telephone. Applicants should be prepared to answer questions on the written samples submitted and the experiences listed on their resume.

Following completion of the interviews, a final slate of candidates shall be selected for admission into the PR Fundamentals Internship Programme. There is no set number of Interns for each session; the class size shall vary from session to session. All applicants shall be notified in writing about the final status of their application.

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