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ORIENTATION PHASE

Questionnaire

Before we get going we will ask you to fill out a detailed Questionnaire and provide us with your Curriculum Vitae – these provide us with the basis for our constructive consultation. This establishes your resources so that together we can define clear goals and challenges for your EXPLO.

The questionnaire and CV are then discussed amongst the EXPLO team to gather initial ideas and options.

Individual Consultation

The first consultation paves the way for Orientation: What skills and experience do I have, what do I want to learn/experience in my EXPLO?  Which countries, goals and options come into question? Each consultation is individual.  On average we sit together for +/- 2 hours and provide you with a mind map for your next steps.

This covers the following:

  • Analysis of the questionnaire: What are your resources (skills, experiences, qualities …)?
  • We define EXPLO phases and goals.
  • From our extensive experience, we bounce off fresh ideas to explore diverse options for your EXPLO.
  • We draft a potential time-line for your EXPLO.
  • We review budget and finance options.
  • We provide you with constructive feedback on your CV for relevant applications/internships.
  • We provide concrete action points to move the process forward to the planning phase.

Fee:  € 275.00

RESEARCH AND PLANNING PHASE

After we have defined the different elements of your EXPLO in our Orientation Phase we get down to the details of planning –  finding the right projects and options as well as financing and logistics.

  • We present suitable projects and local information.
  • We plan your timeline.
  • We give you tips and, where possible, contacts for internships and help you with the application process.
  • We provide hands-on advice for fund-raising and sponsorships.
  • We guide you through the interview process – formulation of introductory letters, CVs and references in English and German for your internships, volunteer programmes or jobs.
  • We help you with logistical issues, insurance, travel plans, accommodation, etc.
  • We provide you with addresses, links and support information for the projects selected.

Fee: € 85,00 / hour   Personal/telephone/skype/mail consultation

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Report
A written summary of the consultation can be provided detailing goals, options, addresses, links, CV feedback, tips on financing, travel options, support information and action points. We highly recommend this helpful overview of the process.

Fee: € 85,00

International Representation
Explorientation have a network of consultants and contacts worldwide. The fee is based on an hourly rate.