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Discover yourself with INKOMPASS
INKOMPASS is a global internship program by Philip Morris International that enables you to discover yourself by working in a creative, dynamic, and culturally diverse environment. When you intern with us, you will be given an opportunity to:
- Work on real business projects that will help you develop portable skills through the internship in Japan
- Build an international network
- Receive personalized feedback and coaching by industry experts
- Be a contributor to the smoke-free future
- Be a part of a paid internship in Japan (Competitive salary)
Who can apply? We are looking for students who are:
- Undergraduate or graduate students, graduating in Fall '25 or Spring ‘26 - in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Industrial Engineering or any other related fields.
- Fluent in Japanese and advanced level in English
- Top talent students with potential to grow into managerial roles within the next 3-5 years
- Eager to lean & open minded
- Excellent team players
How to apply? Applying for INKOMPASS is a very simple process and takes only a few minutes. All you have to do is fill out the application for the internship program.
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Application
Go to the “Explore Opportunities” page and select your country of internship. Visit your country page and check the internships available. Review the details and apply for the opportunity you want.
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Evaluation
If you meet the criteria, you’ll be invited for a digital interview which will evaluate your communication, team building and problem-solving skills. Clear the interview to take an online assessment to evaluate your analytical skills.
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In-person Assessment Day
If you were successful with step 2 you will get invited to an in-person assessment day, where you will participate in team activities, one on one interviews with PMI experts, and engage with other fellow candidates!
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Internship Offer
Selected candidates will receive an internship offer from us. At the end of the program, you will receive a certification for INKOMPASS Program Completion.
Key dates and deadlines for recruitment
Below are the important dates and milestones that you should consider for the INKOMPASS recruitment process while applying for one of our internship programs in Japan. Keep a watch on your emails for updates regarding your application status during your recruitment journey with us.
| Dates | Activity |
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| April 1st, 2024 | Applications Open |
| May 31st, 2024 | Applications Closed |
| July 4th, 2024 | Assessment Day |
| August 13th - September 6th, 2024 | Internship period |
We will host a webinar to explain more about INKOMPASS internship in Japan for students. You have the opportunity to connect with our INKOMPASS alumni and the talent acquisition team from PMJ to gain insights into the Japan internship program for international students and have all your queries addressed.
Please enroll through the Type Shukatsu website (https://typeshukatsu.jp) to attend the events that are scheduled for:
| Dates | Activity |
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| April 22nd, 2024 | Learn more about the INKOMPASS internship at PMJ |
| May 14th, 2024 | Learn more about the INKOMPASS internship at PMJ |
Projects we are accepting applications for
Digital plays a key role in the transformation of our organization towards a smoke-free future. Digital team is responsible for driving the development and implementation of our digital transformation strategy.
The Duty Free organization in Japan is a part of the Global Duty Free business unit, where the main objective is to offer to travelling Legal Age Nicotine users the best possible range of Smoke-Free Products portfolio and related consumer experience.
Commercial Operations is to lead all human-interface service and sales channels (direct and indirect, excluding Digital and e-Commerce), all commercial operations and commercial capability building, and facilitates our commercial strategy development and prioritization from an enterprise perspective.
OCS contributes PMJ & PMI business by ensuring high quality products to be provided to Japan market in the timeliest and cost-efficient manner utilizing the expertise and guidance of OPERATIONS. It is called Supply Chain in other companies.
In simplest terms, People & Culture is a group who is responsible for managing the employee life cycle (i.e., recruiting, hiring, onboarding, managing employee experience journey, talent management& development and retire) and administering employee benefits. It is called Human Resources in other companies.
S&PD is responsible for driving strategy development, working in close collaboration with all functions and leading data analytics and data management, and oversee our Project Management operating framework and governance to ensure that our organization operates efficiently and effectively as a project-based organization through driving project delivery and capability building.
Finance is a team of empowered and passionate finance experts. They combine functional proficiency with deep business understanding and co-pilot PMI confidently into the smoke-free future.
Marketing grows our brands’ equity and share by developing long term strategies, innovation pipeline and digitally enhanced product initiatives by leveraging consumer insight and direct engagement.
Communications manages and protects the reputation of Philip Morris and PMJ, actively and compellingly tells our transformation, innovation, and business stories, working across all functions to ensure a consistent and relevant narrative.
Testimonial Section
Let's hear from Tomomi Yokoyama, a former intern from INKOMPASS, about her time working as an intern in Japan for Philip Morris International. As we welcome the tenth generation of INKOMPASS interns to Japan, our goal of building smoke-free futures remains steadfast. As part of our ongoing effort to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace, we invite students to join us and #MakeHistory!
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