Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twenty19?
Twenty19 is a platform to connect students to companies for internships. Twenty19 is also a platform that provides information about the latest opportunities, enabling students to do more during their college.

Who ever came up with a name like Twenty19?
Well, the gurus of internship did! Fyi: Twenty19 signifies late teens and early twenties, which is the target age group of students in college. Now lets get to the real questions!!

Students

What does twenty19 have for me?

Internships: You can apply to the hottest internship and project openings at start-ups, companies and organizations across roles of your choice.
Opportunities: Get information on the latest opportunities across the world that you can take part in.

What is an internship?

An Internship is an opportunity for you to work with a company/organization for a brief period of time (usually ranging between 1month and 6 months) during your semester breaks, or for your final year project or whenever you have free time like during weekends and off college hours.
Internships are more commonly known in India as projects, summer projects, in-plant training, industrial training, apprenticeship, work-experience, part-time job, etc

What is an opportunity?

Opportunity is a name given to various extra-curricular initiatives and activities you can take part in outside your curriculum requirements that will enhance your profile. Internships, campus events, culturals, tech fests, scholarships, NGO/Volunteer opportunities, MNC internships, contests,  business plan competitions, part-time jobs, symposiums, conferences, and more.

How do internships benefit me?

These are the 2 BIGGEST direct benefits from internships:
1) Gives you a high chance of getting recruited in the same company you interned in
2) Tremendously boosts your chances of getting recruited in any company
There are a great deal of other take aways from internships, which are specific to the role that you intern in. It could be networking opportunity, gaining specific skills, real-time exposure to various functions in a company, mentorship, etc. We recommend you to follow our blogs regularly to get more insights into the world of internships, so that you can make the most of your internships.

What are round-the-year internships?

Some companies have roles to accommodate interns through the year, so they allow students to apply for internships anytime during the year.
If you are interested in interning in these companies and you think you suit the roles, you may apply anytime during the year.

Why should I register/ sign-up at twenty19?

Registering on twenty19 will enable the following features:
·    Get recommendations of internships suitable for your profile
·    Enable you to apply to internships of your choice

Do I need a resume to register on twenty19?

Yes, you need a resume. Resume is a critical tool based on which employers select students for the internships. If you don’t already have a resume or want to enhance your resume to make it more effective, we highly recommend you to visit www.resume19.com.  The site has a thoughtfully designed, simple to use guide for you to create a high-impact resume.

How do I apply for an internship?

Click on any internship opening and simply click on the “Apply” button at the bottom of the page to apply.

What happens when I apply for an internship?

When you apply for an internship:
1)    The company gets a notification that you have applied for a particular role in their company.
2)    The company will be able to view your profile/resume
The company will then evaluate your profile for the internship.

How does a company evaluate me for an internship and how will I get notified if I get selected for an internship?  

On the portal, companies follow a two step process for selection:
1. Shortlist: They shortlist a few profiles that are of interest to them. They then assess the profiles.  At this stage, they are likely to get in touch with you through phone or email.
2. Select: Based on their assessment, they select candidates to intern with them

Alternatively,
They company may look at your profile and directly contact you through your email or through phone.

In short, please make sure your email-id is active and check it regularly. Also make yourself reachable on the contact number that you have provided.

What is the “shortlist and selection” page?

The “shortlist and selection” page shows the status of internships that you have applied for. The company’s details will appear in the shortlist/selection table even if the company has shortlisted your profile by searching for student profiles.
The details on the “shortlisted” and “selected” tables are just an indication of your internship application status. The real status of your internship application can be obtained by the direct communication that you are having with the company (through email/phone/meeting in person).

I have not applied for any internship, but I received a notification saying I have been shortlisted/ selected. What does this mean?

It means good going!! It means a company has searched for profiles and is interested in your profile.  So, they have shortlisted you even without you having applied to them and they are likely to get in touch with you soon.

Will I get a certificate at the end of my internship?

Yes. Companies will give you an experience certificate and/or recommendation letter at the end of your internship.

Will companies pay me a stipend during internships?

It depends. Presently about 60% of the companies offer a stipend.  Many companies also offer rewards in kind like gift cards, offers etc.
Tip: Twenty19 recommends you to choose your internship based on the role and the internship description rather than basing your choice on the stipend. This is because, we have observed that some companies which don’t necessarily offer stipends have invested a great deal of time in very well designed internship programs to maximize your exposure and learning, which are the real take aways from an internship. 

Can I add the internships that I have done on my resume?

Very much.  With every internship, you acquire new skills and learn a lot by working on practical projects. Make sure you bring this out on your resume, as every internship that you do adds tremendous value to your resume.

Do I have to do internships only related to my degree/specialization?

This is a very big misconception! It is very important that you take up internships across various roles and the reason for this is a THUMB RULE you must know:
THUMB RULE OF RECRUITMENT: When companies recruit you for a job, more than anything else they recruit you based on your character and attitude. They want to know how capable you are of doing anything, your willingness to learn, leadership qualities, communication skills, etc. Apart from this, some companies may look for your expertise in some technical skills that may be required for the job.
Every internship that you do, will reflect on a different attribute of your character. It could be your communication skill, or your proactive attitude. In addition, you also pick up essential skills based on which role you are interning in.
So, it is essential for you to take up internships in a variety of roles and not stick only to roles related to your degree/specialization.

I still think that internships are not of much use to me. What do I do?

Just write us a mail. We’ll be happy to prove you wrong ;)

Companies

In one line, what does twenty19.com offer for companies?

Twenty19 provides a platform to post internships and simplifies the process of identifying the right interns from a large pool of students

Who is Twenty19 for?

If you are looking for students to work with your organization and you can offer them roles which will mutually benefit the students as well as the organization, twenty19 is just for you. The roles could be in the form of internships, projects, part-time jobs, volunteering, freelancing, etc.

What can I do at Twenty19?

·    Post: You can post internship requirements at your organization
·    View: You can view profiles of candidates who have applied to your internship posting as well as of candidates who appear in your search criteria.
·    Shortlist: Shortlist candidate profiles that you are interested in and get in touch with them.
·    Select: Select the best out of the shortlisted set of candidates to intern with your organization.

Why should I register at twenty19?

Registering at twenty19 enables you to post internships and select the right interns as mentioned in the above point.

How can I post an internship?

Once you login to your account, click on “post an opening”. Simply fill in the internship details in the form and click on “Post” at the bottom of the page and your requirement will be posted.

How will I know when candidates apply to an opening in my company?

When you login to your account, the table called “candidates who have applied to you” will list details of all the candidates who have applied to the internship posting in your company. You can also opt for instant/weekly alerts to your email id to notify you when candidates apply.

How do I search for candidate profiles?

Once you login to your account , in your homepage, there is a search bar using which you can search and filter candidates based on their educational background, internship role preference, location preference, their expected year of passing out, and other keywords such as candidate’s skills, college name etc.

How do I view a candidate’s profile?

You can view the profiles of candidates by clicking on the candidate’s name in the “Candidates who have applied to you” table or from the search results table.

How do I view a candidate’s resume?

Once you’re in the candidate’s profile page, you can view their resume by clicking on their resume link

How do I go about selecting students?

Twenty19 provides a simple mechanism for you to manage students who you may be interested in selecting for internship.
You can select students:                    

  •  From the candidates who have applied to you
  • From our database by searching and filtering based on parameters of your choice

Step 1: View profiles of students who you are interested in from the students who have applied to you or from the students you have searched for from the database.
Step 2: Shortlist profiles you are interested in by simply clicking on the “shortlist” button alongside the candidate’s name in the “candidates who have applied to you” table or the “search results” table. The shortlisted profiles will now move to the “shortlisted” page.
Step 3:  Evaluate the candidates you have shortlisted by call/email or through an interview.
Step 4:  Based on your evaluation, select the right candidates suiting your requirements by simply clicking the “select” button in from the shortlisted page. The candidates you select move to the “selected” page.

Alternatively, if you do not wish to use the shortlist/select mechanism, you may just get in touch with the student directly and take things forward.

What does the shortlist button do?

When you click on “shortlist” against a student’s name, you will be given an option to type a notification message for the student.  Once you shortlist a student, a notification will be sent to the student and the student’s details will move to the “shortlisted” page.

What does the select button do?

When you click on “select” against a student’s name in the shortlist page, you will be given an option to type a notification message for the student.  Once you select a student, a notification will be sent to the student and the student’s details will move to the “selected” page.

Will the student get a notification when I shortlist or select them?

Yes, the student will get a notification. He will also get details of the notification message in case you typed one.
Tip: We have observed that many students do not frequently use/check their e-mails. We recommend you to contact students who you are interested in directly through phone.

Will my personal details and contact information be shared with students/ third party members?

No. Your personal details and contact information are secure and will not be shared with anyone by default. However, if you wish to share your contact information (phone and email) with the students, you may change your privacy settings in your “Settings” page.

Will my inbox be flooded with student resumes and internship applications?

No. We do not flood your inbox. By default, you may receive a weekly notification mail if students have applied for an internship you had posted. However, you may even disable this notification from your “settings” page. In case you wish to receive an email each time a student applies to your internship posting, you may enable this also from your “settings” page.

Is Twenty19 free of cost?

Twenty19 is presently free of cost to both students and companies.

We don’t have an internship program in our organization, what do we do?

If you presently do not have an internship program, we request you to create one. Internships are mutually beneficial to both companies as well as the students. Internships are proven to be the best tool for recruiting the right candidates (freshers) for your organization. Feel free to mail us to know more.
If you want help on creating an internship program for your organization, feel free to write to us and we’ll be happy to assist you in the planning and execution of your internship program.