Internship Start-Up Innovation - Technologies in Emerging Markets

优缺点分析

角色解读

• Gain exposure to corporate innovation and technology scouting, building expertise in AI-driven analysis.
• Opportunity to transition into roles within innovation management, R&D, or corporate venture capital.
• Develop a strong network within Henkel and the start-up ecosystem, opening doors to future roles in tech or business.
• Assist the start-up scouting team in identifying relevant emerging start-ups for specific market segments.
• Develop an automated AI process for start-up scouting and technology assessment.
• Analyze technologies and business models, and assess their potential impact on Henkel's adhesive business.
• Maintain databases and prepare reports and presentations on start-up landscapes.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate business models, technologies, and market trends.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint for data handling and presentations.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex information clearly.
• Understanding of start-up ecosystems and interest in emerging technologies.

申请策略

• Tailor your cover letter to express genuine interest in Henkel's adhesive technologies and innovation strategy.
• Research Henkel's current start-up collaborations and mention how you can contribute.
• Emphasize any previous internships or projects involving start-up analysis, technology assessment, or AI.
• Highlight strong analytical and data management skills, especially with Excel, PowerPoint, and databases.
• Showcase ability to work independently and in teams with examples of collaborative projects.
• Include any international experience or exposure to start-up ecosystems.
• Familiarize yourself with AI tools for data automation and machine learning basics.
• Strengthen understanding of start-up valuation and business model analysis.

面试指南

• Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for behavioral questions.
• For technical questions, outline a clear logical approach: define the problem, propose a solution, and discuss evaluation metrics.
• Demonstrate curiosity and learning mindset by connecting your past experiences to the role.
• Describe a time you identified an emerging trend or technology and its potential impact.
• How would you develop an AI process to automate start-up scouting?
• Explain a complex business model you analyzed and the insights gained.
• How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects?
• What interests you about Henkel's adhesive business and innovation?