Internship at a startup - UX/UI journey nerd (Spring semester 2023, not remote work)

What we do
We facilitate thesis collaborations between university students and companies. University students go through a process where they create their thesis topic on the platform. We review it, and based on what they want to write about and their profile, we present them to the companies that we have on the platform, who are looking for exactly that profile. If the company like the topic and profile then they will contact the student through the platform and setup an interview, and if that interview goes well - then the collaboration is set to happen. Oh yeah, and its free for students to join!

So what do we sell? 
We have built a platform where students can list their thesis topic and companies can find the right student group for the perfect thesis collaboration. We charge companies a subscription fee which allows them to contact and offer the students a thesis collaboration. On the supply side we have the students and the two main USPs are;

• Students want to finish strong by collaborating with a company.
• The pain relief we offer to students is the pill called 'anti-unemployment'. By using Excelerate as a student you increase the chance that you get a thesis collaboration with a relevant company within your field of interest. Writing your thesis with a company is regarded, together with a study job, as the most significant factor in landing a relevant job after graduation. 

On the demand side are the companies and the main USPs are;

• Talent Lead Generation: All companies are looking for talent. Everybody would like to attract the best and the brightest, but it is time-consuming, and it takes a lot of effort to be top-of-mind and ever-present at the universities. Excelerate is the shortcut to skipping the recruiting competition after they graduate.  
• De-risking the chance of a bad hire: After the 3-4 month collaboration, the company should have a solid understanding of who to hire and who not to hire. Ultimately we make the hiring manager look good to their managers. By increasing the number of good hires they make.
• Innovation: Students bring innovation, new thoughts etc. But what is special about Excelerate is that it is the students who create their thesis topic and not the companies.

We are currently focusing on the following areas; Software development, Data Science, Design UI/UX, Marketing, Communication, Law, HR, Accounting and Finance. We expect to have about 1000 students signup on the platform from IT University of Copenhagen (ITU), Copenhagen University (KU) and Copenhagen Business School (CBS) in 2022.

Our mission and vision
We want to be the bridge between universities and the industries by enabling students and companies to form early invaluable relations - and thereby giving all students an equal opportunity and the best possible foundation to follow their passion and realize their dreams. Does it sound like something you could get excited about?

IF SO - then we need you
We have a product (platform) - it works - but it's still within what you would call 'the prototype' stage. We would like to take it to the next level UX/UI-wise, but frankly, we don't know how. It would be AWESOME if you could take charge of the UX/UI of our application. Are we asking the students for the right things? do they actually understand how to use the platform? do we say the right things? TEST TEST TEST -> Draw out the new version. Iterate.

What we are looking for
Danish or International speaking - of course mastering the danish language is helpful, but I do not believe it will be a hindrance for this type of job. You need to be;

• A true UX/UI nerd (said in the most lovely way)
• Very creative - it's all about getting those great ideas
• Great at communication
• A fountain of positive energy
• Highly self-driven

I HIGHLY believe in personality over experience. What you will be doing: 

• Rework our platform (UX/UI wise, user journeys, research etc.) both for desktop and mobile

There are two requirements: 

• We work out of the office in Copenhagen, not remotely. Yes, we have remote days where we work from home, but generally, we work from the office. Together.
• You have to be a student and dedicated full-time for your internship period.

The team
We are a small team - currently, 5 people; 3 founders and 2 students (from KU and CBS). Working at a co-working space located in Copenhagen. 

The Timeline
In the ideal world, you would be able to join.. now, but in the real world, this stuff takes time. Thanks for reading this far - Kaspar Hansen. 

Other info

• Website: www.excelerate.dk.
• My Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasparhansen/.

For more information or questions please contact us at kaspar@excelerate.dk or phone number 60 55 16 73.

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