In een oogopslag
Join a Business Internship in Mexico and set yourself on the path to a successful business career. You’ll learn more about business on an international level, and work with experienced professionals. You’ll add valuable work experience to your CV, which can help your future career.
You’ll work at a consultancy firm and deal with a range of clients. Your clients may include private companies, NGOs, and various government departments. Your supervisor will be there to guide you throughout this journey.
You’ll live and work in Guadalajara, and stay with a local host family. Make the most of your free time and explore with other Projects Abroad interns and volunteers over weekends. We also strongly recommend eating as much authentic Mexican food as possible!
Startdata:
Altijd
Zie dataMinimumduur:
Vier Weken
Leeftijd:
18 of ouder
You need to speak basic Spanish.
Is a Business internship in Mexico right for me?
Are you a student looking for practical work experience in a business environment? Are you interested in getting that experience in different country? Then our Business internship in Mexico is for you!
You’ll work with professionals in one of several different areas, from finance to marketing. You’ll have a supervisor who’ll treat you like a member of the company. This is a great way to add hands-on work experience to your CV, and actively learn about the day-to-day work of a business. Your internship will also give you interesting points to talk about in an interview or application.
You don’t need any previous experience or qualifications to join. Your supervisor will teach you what you need to know, and they’ll guide your work. You can also reach out to Projects Abroad staff for advice and help whenever you need it.
However, you do need to be at least 17 years old and speak basic Spanish to join. If you need to brush up on your Spanish skills, we strongly recommend doing our Spanish Language Course before starting your internship.
This internship runs throughout the year, and you can join at any time. You’ll need to stay for at least four weeks. We encourage you to stay longer to learn and gain more business work experience while in Mexico.
What will I be doing on this project?
At your Business placement in Mexico, you will be working alongside local professionals at a consulting firm. Your tasks will include:
- Assist consultants with cases and help review documents
- Learn about Mexican business and culture while working
- Improve your Spanish and even take a language course
Your work will focus on the following areas:
Assist consultants with cases
From your very first week on the job, you’ll be gaining first-hand business experience by helping local consultants with their cases. These are hugely varied, and clients can include:
- Private companies
- NGOs
- Various government departments
If you have any specific field of interests, you can mention this to the firm. They might just have projects for you to work on that match your interests exactly!
Learn about Mexican business and culture
Our Business internships in Mexico offer you an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities of doing business in a developing country. You’ll also develop your personal skills, like communication and planning, and prove your adaptability by interning abroad. Having this as a frame of reference will no doubt help you stand out from the crowd on an application or during an interview.
Improve your Spanish
For this project, you do need to speak basic Spanish. Most of your colleagues at the firm and their clients will be speaking Spanish throughout the day. Understanding what you hear will help you to keep up and communicate. This is a great opportunity for you to take your Spanish to the next level and practise speaking as much as possible.
Where will I be working in Mexico?
Guadalajara
As a Business intern, you will be based in the city of Guadalajara in the Western-Pacific area of Mexico. It’s the 10th largest city in Latin America in population, area, and gross domestic product. It is also a strong business and economic centre in the Bajio region.
You will work at a consulting firm. Your role will include reviewing documents, process analytics, and standards implementation. Because we want you to gain as much as possible, the work you do during your internship can be tailored to your specific interests.
Apart from this, Guadalajara is also considered to be the cultural heart of Mexico. It is also the birthplace of mariachi music. It’s home to some truly spectacular architecture and a very lively art scene. So be sure to save some energy for exploration after hours!
What will a typical day be like at my Business placement in Mexico?
Throughout your placement, you are expected to be punctual, professional, and hard-working. You will be required to work an average of 35 hours per week, from Monday to Friday.
Your working day will normally start at around 8:30am, when the firm opens, and finish between 4pm and 5pm.
On your first day at work, you will be assigned a supervisor who will be able to advise and support you throughout your placement. There will also be Projects Abroad staff on hand. Your supervisor will pick you up from your host family’s home in the morning and take you back again after work.
If you live close to the office, you could always pop home for lunch. However, if you do not, lunch will be provided at the placement.
Evenings and weekends are your free time to explore. Make the most of this by visiting local attractions and exploring your surroundings. Also, use meal times with your host family to immerse yourself even more in Mexican culture, and practise your Spanish language by joining in conversations around the table.
What are the aims and impact of this project?
The main aim of this internship is to give you practical work experience in a professional setting, and broaden your business knowledge. You’ll learn directly from business professionals, and benefit from their experience and advice.
As an intern, you can be a valuable asset to your supervisor, as you will be able to provide fresh insights. This can help with solving problems more creatively. At the same time it’s also a great opportunity for you to get exposure to different business practices and culture. You’ll have a deeper insight that will set you apart in applications and interviews.
Join us in Mexico and seize the opportunity to add practical and international work experience to your CV.
Onze impact
Onze projecten zijn opgesteld voor de lange termijn, en er worden elk jaar specifieke doelen vooropgesteld. Elke vrijwilliger en stagiaire helpt met het behalen van deze doelstellingen, hoe lang ze ook helpen op onze projecten.
Elk jaar evalueren we de voortgang in het behalen van de doelstellingen. Daarom hebben we een Global Impact Report opgesteld waar we al onze verwezenlijkingen verzamelen. Kom meer te weten over de impact die onze internationale groep vrijwilligers, stagiaires en staff hebben gemaakt en lees het laatste nieuwe rapport.
Maaltijden en accommodatie
Je gaat bij een gastgezin verblijven in Guadalajara. Zij verwelkomen je met open armen in hun huis en delen graag de lokale gewoontes en cultuur met je. Dit is de beste manier om jezelf volledig onder te dompelen in de cultuur van Mexico en een unieke ervaring te beleven.
We proberen ervoor te zorgen dat je met minstens een andere Projects Abroad vrijwilliger of stagiaire verblijft bij het lokale gastgezin. Jouw kamer is bescheiden maar comfortabel, proper en veilig.
De kostprijs van het project is inclusief drie maaltijden per dag.
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Weekend en vrijetijdsactiviteiten
Prachtige witte stranden, verschillende kunstgalerijen en heerlijke restaurants, er valt zoveel te zien in Mexico.
Je kunt de oude stad ontdekken, de neo-gothische architectuur of de Templo Expiatoria del Santisimo Sacramento. Een prachtig stuk architectuur met ornamenten en kleurrijke ramen.
Leer de lokale geschiedenis kennen en bezoek de verschillende musea of vind rust in de natuur in het Las Peñas Ecological Park.
Wat Mexico zo uniek maakt is de lokale keuken. Proef de lokale tamales, pozole en geniet van de omgeving!
We hebben verschillende gastgezinnen in Mexico waar je samen met andere vrijwilligers bij kunt verblijven tijdens jouw vrijwilligerswerk project. Ga eropuit op je eentje of met een groep vrijwilligers.
Veiligheid en ondersteuning
Jouw veiligheid heeft onze hoogste prioriteit. We hebben verschillende procedures opgezet zodat jouw ervaring in het buitenland zorgeloos en veilig verloopt. Onze Projects Abroad staff is 24/7 beschikbaar, zowel door de week als tijdens het weekend, om je te ondersteunen en begeleiden. Zij zorgen ervoor dat jij je altijd veilig en comfortabel voelt. Mocht je ergens tegenaan lopen, dan zijn ze altijd beschikbaar om je te helpen.
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