Are you worried about your kid’s career? With the hefty costs of university fees and the fear of leaving education with a student loan so high you could buy an apartment with the amount owed, it can be really problematic for young adults to know how to get on the career ladder. Or maybe you are fed up with what you’re currently doing and want a new and exciting career path. Is it time for a change and new direction? Well, the good news is it’s never too late to supercharge your career!

Did you know the average person spends 90,000 hours working over a lifetime? That’s why it’s so important to find a career that you enjoy doing! A career can also be a great opportunity to travel the world and discover new cultures. That’s why Beyond Academy created their international internship to give people the opportunity to supercharge their careers and find a job they love.

How does it work

Beyond Academy have a simple four step process.

1. Design your perfect program. Pick your location and industry. There are 14 cities from around the world to choose from and 18 different industries. To complete your program all you need to do is choose your start date and duration.
2. Apply online and if your application is successful you will be invited to a phone interview.
3. Finalise the internship with phone interviews with prospective firms. Beyond Academy will help you with your CV and they also have a visa team on hand to support you with applications if relevant to the selected program.
4. Pack your bags, it’s time to start your international career! The team at Beyond Academy will help with your accommodation and airport pick up. They will even arrange a welcome dinner for you!

What’s included?

Here’s some of what is included:

• A professional internship in your chosen industry and chosen city.
• Internship immersive workshop to help you thrive in your internship and future career.
• A 1-to-1 career coaching session with a professional coach.
• Networking events. Local teams at Beyond Academy are constantly on the lookout for professional networking events for you to attend across the city where you’re based. 
• Online courses and resources.
• CV support
• Certificate of Excellence from Beyond Academy once the internship is completed.
• A local community team to help you settle into your new environment and a community of fellow interns.
• A local team offering 24/7 support if needed.
• An orientation day on arrival of your chosen city.
• A welcome dinner with fellow interns.
• Bi-weekly community dinners to help you feel connected with the local community of interns.
• Local events and tours to get to know the city you’re living in.
• Farewell dinner on completion of the internship.
• Some internships have a salary (although some are unpaid). Some internships have even led to job offers at the end! Of course this isn’t guaranteed but it is a possibility if you work hard to prove yourself.

Where can I go?

There are 14 cities from around the world: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Barcelona, Berlin, Dublin, London, New York, Paris, Seoul, San Francisco, Stockholm, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto.

If you prefer you can do a virtual internship so you can get international experience from the comfort of your own home. If you want to travel though this is the ideal opportunity to see the world whilst gaining valuable career experience and adding value to your CV. Here is a look at just some of the internships available.

Marketing, Advertising and PR Internship in Amsterdam

The Netherlands is number one for work life balance. It’s a beautiful city and great opportunity to network and make new contacts in Amsterdam. A typical day will see you arriving at the office by catching a canal taxi from your accommodation. Beyond Academy arrange tours of the canals, windmills and food markets so you can immerse yourself in Dutch culture.

Amsterdam is a city with strong connections to the rest of Europe so it’s the perfect base for marketing, advertising and PR internships. The Dutch value collaboration and equality in their business culture so you will soon find yourself as part of the team as you gain key marketing experience in a professional environment.

Fees

Prices start from €3,690. If you were to go on a 12 week internship with accommodation the fee is €6,900.

Architecture Internship in Sydney

Sydney is said to be the 3rd most livable city in the world, so where better to have an internship? Although a city, living costs in Sydney do vary so there’s something to suit each budget. You can end your working day sailing under the Sydney Harbour Bridge taking in the stunning sites. Beyond Academy arrange tours of the Blue mountains, the Opera House and a food tour.

The architecture in Sydney is as varied as the people who live here. An internship in architecture in Sydney can take you inside leading companies. Australia has an open diverse society and a one-of-a-kind business culture.

Fees

Prices start from A$5,450. If you were to go on a 12 week internship with accommodation the fee is A$11,300.

Hospitality, Events, Tourism Internship in Toronto

Toronto is a city that takes business seriously so what better place to embark on an internship. “Diversity Our Strength” is Toronto’s motto and it’s a multicultural haven. With such diverse populations in Canada there are plenty of ethnic restaurants, festivals, and businesses available.

Toronto is a beautiful city with an incredible amount of green spaces, clean air, and safe neighbourhoods. It’s said to be the second friendliest city in the world, which I can vouch for being made to feel so welcome when I visited Toronto. It also has 40 million visitors a year so it’s the ideal location for an internship in hospitality and tourism. Beyond Academy will arrange tours of Niagara Falls, the Distillery District and a Food Tour.

Other Options for International Internships

That’s not where it ends. There are so many other options for international internships. From engineering in Tokyo, fashion in New York to Finance and Accounting in Stockholm and Environmental and Sustainability in Dublin – plus much more. All you need to do is choose an industry and a location. It’s a great way to open up a world of opportunities and supercharge your career.

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