Alumni

Read what some of our previous interns have to say about their experiences at Extentia. To speak with or email any of them individually, drop us a line at connect@extentia.com and we will pass on the message. If you have any additional questions about the internship please visit the FAQ page.

Till was studying at the University of Bayreuth and was actively involved in university internships in the areas of technical distribution, marketing and corporate communications.

He describes his internship at Extentia as: “I have learned many things at Extentia, especially about the outsourcing business and how to apply marketing techniques to it. Besides that, there are the intercultural experiences, the wonderful people at Extentia and the great time you can have in Pune and on numerous weekend trips. This affected me very much and I will go back to India for my exchange semester and maybe pursue a career there.”

Looking back, the internship helped me a lot even in my career. My knowledge and understanding of the Indian market and mentality, as well as the fact that I had undertaken an internship in an English-speaking country is often a great advantage especially during personal interviews.

Post his internship at Extentia, Till went on to study at Handelshochschule Leipzig (HHL). He is currently completing a practical semester as a business development analyst with the Bosch Group. He is so fascinated by India and its opportunities that he will continue his studies at the reputed Indian Institute of Management (IIM-A).

Christine worked at Extentia for almost a whole year having completed her studies in Canada and worked as a market researcher/buyer for a trading company. Given her prior work experience Christine helped to setup several new initiatives, contributing in the areas of market research and idea conceptualization.

Before starting her internship she backpacked through India for a whole month and visited 12 cities from Goa in the south to Dharamsala in the north; passing through Rajastan, Gujarat and of course the Taj Mahal. To Christine, the experience was unique, memorable and highly enriching.

Describing her tenure at Extentia, Christine says, “My internship has been truly exceptional and rewarding. I am particularly amazed with Extentia’s management approach cultivating a relaxed and flexible, yet highly productive environment. Besides having gained valuable professional experience, I also formed friendships that will last a lifetime.”

Post her internship Christine moved to Dubai in January 2006 and now lives there and works as a brand executive for a cosmetics company, though she hopes to return to Pune, India very soon.

Before beginning his internship at Extentia, Julian was in his final year of business studies in Bayreuth, Germany. He had already done a few internships in Germany and was curious to do another internship in India or China.

Julian says, “Working for Extentia was a great learning experience. I had the opportunity to be part of a fun and positive working environment. My job was to target the German-speaking market and to win new clients for the company. The lessons I learned at Extentia now help me to succeed at my first permanent job assignment in Paris. I hope to return to India and Extentia one day and to see how the business has developed.”

Post his internship, Julian completed his final thesis (“Offshore-Outsourcing to India”) and graduated in November 2006 with an MBA-equivalent in Business Administration. Today he is based in Paris and works as business developer for a medium-sized French company.

Edith, our first intern from Italy, studied International Business Administration at the University of Vienna, in Austria. There, she specialized in Logistical Management and Public Utility Management. Edith graduated in the autumn of 2006 with a thesis about the privatization of drinking water.

Edith came to India “Eager to work in an ambitious work environment in a highly motivated team of young people. My expectations were definitely not let down. Working at Extentia gives me new inspirations every day and broadens my horizon of how to do business.”

Edith is especially sensitive to the cultural aspects of the different cities she visits. She finds it an absolute pleasure living in exciting and yet diverse cities such as Vienna, Austria and Pune, India, which she describes as “rich in culture and history, buzzing with international students and full of life”.

Matthias is a student at the University of St. Gallen. He interned at Extentia for several months before returning to his university to continue his studies with a main focus on accounting and finance.

Matthias appreciated the professional environment at Extentia and says, “The responses to my questions regarding software and technology were always prompt and to the point. I could always count on the support of my colleagues.

At Extentia, I experienced an enjoyable corporate culture, which I would describe as relaxed and demanding at the same time. Besides the technical knowledge I gained, I learned in this internship, that fun and hard work can accompany each other.”

Tobias was in his fourth semester of European Business Studies at the University of Applied Sciences in Regensburg, Germany when he came to India for a six-month internship with Extentia.

Tobias, probably one of our youngest and most enthusiastic interns, says, “Extentia presents itself as a dynamic and innovative company and provides me an ideal environment to use and improve my skills and knowledge to play an active role in the company’s success. I also gain an excellent insight into the IT market and the offshore business.”

Tobias is also excited to be in India. He exclaims, “The experience I have gained in India is one of the best I have ever had. You will hardly find this in any other place. As a country rich in contrast, it can be nerve-wrecking and thrilling at the same time.”

Tobias will go on to the UK to study International Business Management at Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, UK.

Mario Majling says, “The internship has been very interesting and has given me a good insight into the world of offshoring. Additionally I have a different mentality of work where things were not too rigid but still a lot got done. I was able to profit from these experiences after the internship.

Mario, a business student, did his internship at Extentia, went on to work for a major bank and afterwards moved on to work as a consultant. He has fond memories of his time in India and went out of his way to visit Extentia on a recent trip to India.

Jana was a student of economics in Freiburg and came to Extentia for an internship after the ‘Vordiplom’.

She describes her internship as the first real work experience and says, “I learned many new things, have had different tasks and have been integrated in a fabulous team. Extentia is an active company with creative ideas and a good workplace, where you can feel very comfortable.”

After her internship at Extentia, Jana stayed back and traveled for seven weeks through different parts of India - Himalaya, Rajasthan, Agra, Bangalore, Kerala and Goa. Back at Freiburg, she continued her studies with the main focus on psychology and international economy.

In the autumn of 2006, Jana traveled to Almería, Spain, for further studies and to Madrid for an additional internship. Since April 2007 she is back in Freiburg where she will finish her studies.

Stefan was a student of Business Studies at the University of Technology in Dresden before he came over for a brief internship with Extentia. During his internship at Extentia, Stefan worked in Extentia’s Marketing Department and helped to develop Business with German customers.

Describing his internship, Stefan says, “My internship with Extentia was a unique experience - the tasks were challenging, but I always had the feeling my work was much appreciated. It was great to be part of this company. The work atmosphere was relaxed but very professional, I have learnt that it is always the customer that matters. I am sure I will come back to India one day to visit the great guys at Extentia”.

Post his internship Stefan started a career as an auditor with KPMG in New Zealand. He now works as a consultant and auditor for KPMG in Berlin, Germany.

Oliver Six is from Hamburg, Germany. Oliver was a student of Business Administration and Mechanical Engineering. While at Extentia on a three-month marketing internship, he had the opportunity to interact with prospective customers in Austria, Switzerland and Germany.

His comments about the internship were as follows — “I am impressed by Extentia’s highly professional yet relaxed atmosphere, and by the warmth and helpfulness of my colleagues. I really enjoy my job here and besides the great work experience I also enjoy learning about the Indian culture.”

Holding a master in Sociology and American Studies, Katharina had already completed several internships in Germany and abroad before she undertook a sales assistant’s job at a business theatre in Hamburg.

Post this, Kat (as she is often called), came over to India for a six-month internship at Extentia where she had the unique opportunity to work closely with project development teams while also interacting and being part of the sales and marketing team.

Katharina says, “I enjoy working at Extentia as we can be quite independent and take responsibility. We can bring in our own ideas and suggestions and therefore feel on par with our colleagues. Due to my stay at Extentia I have gained great confidence in my own skills and my future career.”

Rene is a student of computer and business science at the University of Applied Sciences in Ulm, Germany. During his three-month internship he was one of the first interns in Extentia's software development team.

For him the internship was the first work experience abroad and accordingly exciting. He describes his time as follows: — “Now after almost three months of working, I can say that I enjoyed the work very much. I was involved in the daily business of Extentia and could apply and further my theoretical and practial skills. With the aid of my work and my colleagues I gain insight into the great world of offshoring.”

After Rene goes back to Germay, he will finish his studies with his diploma thesis.

Nico is from Guenzburg, a small town in Bavaria, Germany and was studying "Information Management and Corporate Communication" at the University of Neu-Ulm. Having studied theoretical marketing as part of his study program he opted for an internship with Extentia to put that knowledge to practice. During his six-month internship at Extentia he worked not only with the sales and marketing department but also in close relationship with HR & Admin to introduce new concepts and processes.

Nico says he never felt as welcome in any other company as at Extentia, “Everyone here has a real big heart and is willing to help one out with the smallest or biggest problems. Every "Extentian" is part of a big family that tries to achieve the best for the company and ofcourse for the customer.”
Visiting India was the highlight of Nico's internship. He says, “Besides business as usual - which it never is in India :-) - it was great to celebrate Diwali and the other Indian holidays. India is a great country and has so many beautiful places to discover and so many interesting people to get to know. Overall: India bahut accha hai! Tik hai, Tik hai!”

Post his internship at Extentia, Nico completed writing his diploma thesis at University. Having gained experience not just in outsourcing concepts but also in intercultural behaviour and skills during his internship, Nico now intends to travel around the world and visit more places around the world before he "gets back to business"

Extentia was an amazing opportunity for me. Living and working in India has given me an experience I never would have made in Germany. Apart from working in an English work environment there has been so much more that added value to me as a person and as a professional.

With starting the new business line Extencore I was able to work in business development in a responsible marketing position. With reporting directly under the management I really had the chance to put my theoretical knowledge into practice. Not only in developing marketing strategies or processes but also in giving presentations to clients onsite. In the marketing and sales executive position at Extentia I had the chance to deepen my skills in dealing with customers as well as the daily work skills of an marketing executive. If I had any questions I always had the chance to get some guidance.

I have to mention that the work atmosphere created by every single Extentian makes it so easy to fit in. The warm welcome and the interest into me as a person simply pulled over cultural barriers in a heart beat. With the outright careless package concerning the accommodation, telephone and other daily life affairs, the company was setting up, everybody makes it hard for me to leave. Pune is just such an interesting booming town. You just won’t stop getting new impressions all the time. With the surrounding areas there is just so much to see that I will have to come back for several vacations or a longer period of working.