Summary of "ВСЕ ПРО СТАЖИРОВКУ В ОЗОН!! (OZON CAMP, OZON ROUTE, OZON TECH, OZON FINTECH)"

High-level overview

Ozon runs several separate internship tracks:

Ozon Camp (Ozon C) — business internships: management, analytics, product, project management, finance, marketing, commerce and some niche roles. Mostly office-based in Moscow.
Ozon Tech (Root Start / IT) — developers, DevOps, testers, data science; technical deep-dive with its own selection cadence (smaller/targeted openings).
Ozon Fintech — fintech products (Ozon Bank, installments, Premium, etc.); a separate company within Ozon with its own technical and product roles.
Other learning programs mentioned: Route 256 (school for juniors) and Root Start (IT-focused internship stream).

The video features an interviewer and Alena Istomina (head of internship program development group at Ozon), who explains the process, requirements, tips and intern life.

Main process and stages (step-by-step)

Decide directions and apply
- Apply for 1–3 directions and prioritize them (#1, #2, #3).
- Start at Ozon’s internship landing page or careers site (also check Root Start / Route 256 pages for IT and fintech offers).
- IT roles often appear ad hoc — monitor specific tracks and individual vacancy listings.
Resume / initial screening
- Thousands apply; initial screening filters formal criteria: year of study, workload availability, location and basic fit.
- For project/product/management roles, resumes are read in detail. Highlight concrete educational projects, case competitions and relevant skills.
- Be honest in application fields (contacts, city, university, field of study, desired hours, priorities and a short motivation/comment).
Online testing
- Excel test is required for virtually all directions (basic formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/use of tables).
- Each chosen priority receives a domain/professional test (e.g., SQL for analytics, marketing metrics for marketing, domain tests for finance).
- If you selected multiple priorities you may take multiple tests; tests are timed (~15–20 minutes each).
Scoring and invitation to business game
- Direction-specific ratings are created; top candidates (roughly top 2–10% per direction) are invited to the next stage.
- Candidates are scored per direction — strong performance in one area doesn’t prevent selection in that area even if another is weaker.
Business game (in-person, Moscow)
- Mandatory in-person stage; currently no online alternative. Travel/accommodation reimbursement was discontinued around 2022.
- Format: team case (about 2 hours) and a short team presentation (≈5 minutes).
- Teams are typically up to ~10 people; two observers evaluate teams using a competency model and behavioral indicators.
- Evaluation focuses on problem-solving, domain knowledge, team interaction and communication. Team contribution and collaboration matter more than being loud or dominating.
- You cannot “pass” the business game for multiple directions at once; selection is per direction.
HR interview (online)
- Not everyone from the business game is invited. HR interview covers motivation, availability (hours), willingness to relocate/attend in Moscow and fit with studies/schedule.
- Expect questions about combining work and study, basic Excel or modest technical questions, and internship motivation.
Interview with manager / team (usually online)
- Technical and practical verification of resume claims (domain questions, small tasks or coding exercises for developers).
- Typically 1–3 interviews (introductions to manager, possibly additional meetings with other team members).
- If multiple teams are interested, Ozon tries to avoid internal competition and may offer alternatives or move you to a suitable team.
Offer and pre-start
- Matching uses candidate preferences (hours, hybrid vs office, skills) and team vacancy needs; candidate can accept or decline the offer.
- Internship start typically includes pre-immersion/bootcamp, adaptation day (access setup, introductions, orientation), then assignment to team, mentor and manager.

Internship structure and practical details

Duration: typically 6 months (fixed-term contract); sometimes slightly shorter in special cases but not longer.
Workload: substantial — internships are real work on real projects; many roles require significant weekly hours.
Target candidates: usually from third year onward due to workload; interns under 18 are impractical because of labor law (Ozon effectively targets 18+). No strict upper age limit; career-changers are considered.
Salary / employment: paid internship with employment contract under labor law. Business-area full-time rates start from around 50,000 RUB/month (varies by role and hours). No separate intern bonus system; salary depends on contracted hours.
Conversion to full-time:
- Depends on (1) manager/team liking the intern (performance & reviews), (2) the intern wanting to stay, and (3) availability of a funded position/budget.
- Ozon reports ~65–66% of interns stay after the internship; about 1 in 6 full-time employees originated from the internship program.
Mentoring and support: each intern has a manager, a mentor, and HR/intern-team contacts for adaptation and issue resolution.
Perks: office amenities (coffee points, snacks), internal community activities and graduation events.
Office locations: main adaptation day in Moscow City, with teams across various Moscow offices. Remote positions are rare; if you cannot relocate, look for specifically published local/remote vacancies.

Selection specifics, assessments and logistics

Annual volume: roughly ~250 interns targeted per year, in two waves (numbers vary).
Tests: Excel basic competency for all roles; additional domain tests such as SQL, marketing metrics or Python depending on direction.
Business game: in-person only; assessment of teamwork, presentation, behavior and competencies against a model by observers.
Special screening: management tracks (product/project management) receive close resume review.
IT/fintech hiring: often via specific vacancies (Root Start, Route 256, direct job posts). IT selection may include live coding or take-home tasks depending on the role.

Practical tips and recommendations

Be honest: accurately represent skills, availability and location.
Apply broadly but thoughtfully: up to 3 prioritized directions; choose what truly interests you.
For management/project/product roles: craft a clear resume and cover letter; emphasize educational projects, case competitions and demonstrable skills.
Prepare Excel: know formulas, lookups and pivot tables (VLOOKUP and basic data manipulation).
Learn domain basics: understand core metrics and concepts for your direction (marketing metrics, finance basics, SQL for analytics).
Practice tests/time management: tests are timed (15–20 minutes); practice solving timed analytical tasks.
Clarify expectations: know why you want the internship and what you expect to gain — internships are mutual commitments.
Availability & relocation: ensure you can be present in Moscow for in-person stages and most Ozon Camp internships; state hours realistically (contracted hours affect salary).
Persistence: some applicants succeed after several tries; gradual improvements help.
Monitor vacancies: for IT/fintech check Root Start, Route 256 and the jobs listing regularly — new vacancies appear at any time.

Other company context

Ozon is a large ecosystem: marketplace, logistics/fulfillment, travel, fresh/fast delivery, fintech, CIS expansions, advertising/monetization, and internal IT & product development.
Employs a substantial IT workforce and builds many in-house systems (internal portals, training platforms, support systems).
Invests in employee development (internal university, portals, training programs and webinars).

Key numbers and facts (from the video)

Tests: ~15–20 minutes each.
Internship length: typically 6 months.
Target interns per year: ~250 (two waves).
Conversion / retention: ~65–66% of interns stay; about 1 in 6 full-time employees came through the internship program.
Business-game invite rate: approximately top 2–10% of test takers per direction.

Speakers / sources

Interviewer / Host (unnamed in subtitles).
Alena Istomina — head of the internship program development group at Ozon; primary source of information in the video.