Students in the UK who have recently finished their business and finance studies are turning to work experience in India. Already in 2009, ten British students from a cross-section of UK universities have begun work experience in India, through the UK-India Business Council Scholarship (UKIBC) Scheme.
A UKIBC spokesman announced that there has been a clear upward trend in British students seeking to work in India. Students are reported to see this as an excellent opportunity of work experience in India and many use their work experience to judge if India is a suitable place for students to build careers.
The 10 students who are currently on work experience programmes in India are working in a range of sectors, from banks to social organizations and non-governmental organizations. Being able to gain valuable experience in a key emerging market and the rapid progression available to the right candidates, it is no surprise that work experience in India is becoming more attractive.
“This exchange will strengthen our aim to position ‘modern’ India in the minds of the next generation and also strengthen the business, trade and investment ties between India and the UK,” said Sharon Bamford, CEO of UKIBC.
This programme of increased foreign exchange programme ties between India and the UK is strongly supported by the British High Commission in India too. Sir Richard Stagg, the High Commissioner, has spoken in support of work experience in India on several occasions.
One of the students who were successful in securing a scholarship through the UKIBC for their work experience India programme said, “Having studied in Singapore, I would consider Asia and India as a destination for my career. These next few months will help me concrete this decision.”
A recent Cambridge University graduate, Simon Milward, saw the opportunity of work experience in India as highly valuable and has found that the programme fits well with his aspirations to have a career in social enterprise. “I want to take this scholarship as an opportunity to work in India, especially with the poor. India is one of my preferred destinations.”
A recent Kingston University graduate adds, “Due to India’s shift towards becoming a global power, I feel that this experience would be hugely beneficial to me.”
One of the companies offering work experience in India as part of the scholarship scheme is KPMG. Ian Gomes, chairman of the High Growth Markets division said, “As the epicentre of business activity moves towards the emerging markets, it is inevitable that future generations of international managers will require hands on experience of working and operating in these markets if they wish to progress their careers rapidly.
“It’s never too early to build a better understanding of new peoples, their cultures and work styles in today’s globalised world.”
I would love to look for experience in a different country and this is an option that I think more and more young people will start taking up as jobs in their home countries dry up. It could be a good thing for young people to start seeing other countries and experiencing their work ethic.
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