Exploring the world is the dream of most university students, and they usually think of academic exchanges as the best option to start building an outstanding resume. However… there’s a much more enriching and useful option for your future.
What are the benefits?
An internship abroad is an opportunity to acquire unique personal and professional experiences. When interning abroad you’ll have the chance to learn directly from experts and enter the working world -and what better way to do it than in another country. Not only for the experience, but to set yourself apart from others.
Once you’ve interned abroad you will not only have academic experience in another country, but you will also have professional experience in a second or possibly third language. In addition, if the company that you would like to work for is abroad, consider interning where they are based, this will get you closer to landing a job after your internship.
Remember that the most important thing is that your internships allow you to grow professionally, although of course the program will help you travel and see the world. But don’t worry, the best destinations for your internships are in big cities that are normally touristy. Having fun will always be within reach.
You may be wondering how to get your internship abroad…
First you must know in which areas you would like to intern in. Then, you must do some research to find out which is the ideal destination and we have a couple of blogs on how to choose your destination here. Having decided all that, the time has come to get in touch with the companies of your interest.
This can be tricky as not all companies keep openings public and getting the information or reaching the right people can take a long time. Fortunately, there are agencies that can help you promote your profile to the right people, you can read more about the benefits of using an agency here.
And well, once you know what position you want and in which country you would like to do your internship, the only thing left is to apply, prepare your documents and get ready for the trip!
