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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!
Startdatum:
När som helst
Se datumMinimitid:
Fyra veckor
Ålder:
18 eller över
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 18 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.
Vi mäter resultatet av vårt arbete varje år
Vi arbetar mot långsiktigt mål med årliga delmål. Varje volontär och praktikant som deltar på ett av våra projekt hjälper oss att nå dessa långsiktiga mål. På så sätt kan även de som volontärarbetar eller praktiserar en kortare tid göra verklig skillnad. Varje person bygger på arbetet som tidigare volontärer och praktikanter gjort. Varje år utvärderar vi resultatet av vårt arbete. Du kan hitta en sammanställning av vad vi uppnått under året i vår Global Impact Report.
För mer information om vilken insats våra volontärer, praktikanter och personal gjort under året, läs vår senaste rapport.
Mat och boende
Du kommer bo hos en värdfamilj i Guadalajara. Din värdfamilj kommer välkomna dig som en familjemedlem till deras hem. De kommer lära dig mer om deras traditioner och om den lokala kulturen. Vi tror att det här är det bästa sättet att verkligen lära känna kulturen i ett nytt land. Du kommer få en unik upplevelse av Mexiko.
Vi försöker alltid placera dig så att du bor med en annan Projects Abroad volontär eller praktikant. Ditt rum kommer vara enkelt men bekvämt, rent och säkert.
Din projektavgift inkluderar tre måltider om dagen.
Läs mer om våra boenden.
Fritidsaktiviteter när du är ledig
Du kommer ha massor av roliga saker att välja mellan på din fritid i Mexiko. Med sina vackra stränder, fängslande konstgallerier och livliga restauranger har Mexiko något för alla.
Det är något speciellt med att gå på rundtur i gamla byggnader. Om du gillar neo-gotisk arkitektur, ta tillvara på din tid i Mexiko och åk på en resa till Templo Expiatorio del Santisisimo Sacramento. Katedralen är ett sant konstverk med sina snirkliga kyrkspiror och glimmande färggranna glasfönster. Det finns också många museum vilket gör att du kan lära dig mer om Mexikos fascinerande historia.
Vill du göra något helt annorlunda? Varför inte tillbringa en dag i den lummiga växtligheten i Las Peñas Ecological Park och spana efter vilda djur.
Ingen resa till Mexiko är komplett innan du smakat på mängder av goda mexikanska rätter. Tillbringa dina kvällar med att njuta av pozole eller tamales på en lokal restaurang, samtidigt som du ser solen gå ner över horisonten.
Vi har många volontärer som åker till Mexiko, så du kommer garanterat lära känna nya vänner och reskompisar. Det gör att du kan välja att utforska Mexiko självständigt eller i grupp.
Säkerhet och personalstöd
Din säkerhet är vår första prioritet. Vi har många processer och system på plats för att se till att du har all hjälp och support som du behöver. För oss är det viktigt att du ska känna dig trygg när du reser med oss. Vår egen Projects Abroad personal finns tillgänglig för hjälp och stöd 24h om dygnet. De kommer se till att du trivs i ditt boende och känner dig hemma på din projektplacering. Om du skulle stöta på något problem, finns vår personal alltid där för att hjälpa dig.
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