Undergraduate Internship Opportunity at Ericsson July, 2014

Ericsson is the world’s leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is
advancing its vision of being the “prime driver in an all-communicating world” through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions.

Job Title: Telecommunication Undergraduate Internship

Ericsson – NG

Req ID: 33732

Ericsson Overview

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture & an innovative & engaging environment where employees enhance their potential every day. Our employees live our vision, core values & guiding principles. They share a passion to win & a high responsiveness to customer needs that in turn makes us a desirable partner to our clients. To ensure professional growth, Ericsson offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning & growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge & skills necessary to reach your career goals.

Job Summary

As an intern, you won’t simply be standing on the side-lines. You’ll be immersed in a hands-on learning experience by contributing to key projects aligned to our business, while building your professional network with some of the best and brightest in the ICT industry. This will allow you gain true understanding and experience of what a career in the ICT Industry means and what it is like, to work in Ericsson. This program runs for either 3 ot 6 months.

Qualifications and Professional skills

To be eligible for this internship you must be currently undergoing an undergraduate/post graduate course in a reputable University, possess English language skills to a business level and have the legal right to work in Nigeria.

    Minimum of 2nd Class Upper CGPA in any discipline related to “Pure & Applied Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences and Environmental Design & Management” as at the time of application
    In addition to a cover letter (kindly state your expected start date in this letter) and an uploaded CV, applicants will be required to upload a copy of his/her valid School ID card, as well as letter of introduction for the internship program from the School (SIWES Letter) (not applicable for students who are currently enrolled outside Nigeria)
    Excellent communication and cooperation skills, team oriented as well as self-dependent and structured approach to work
    Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment
    Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
    Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
    Sustain high levels of focus, effort and energy
    Set challenging objectives to achieve high standards of performance
    fluent English
    Good knowledge of different MS Office applications

Location

Nigeria, Lagos

Start

July 2014 (for the 6 months program) or latest October 2014 (for the 3 months program)

How to Apply

Apply Here