Finding an Internship while studying in Barcelona

Magnificent beaches, Breath-taking Mountain views, stunning architecture, world-class cuisine and above all for its outstanding football team, Barcelona attracts tourists from around the world. Barcelona, also the fifth largest start-up hub of Europe attracts a lot of international students and entrepreneurs. The liveliness and the growing possibilities that the city offers is predominantly the reason, international students constantly rate Barcelona as an ideal place for taking up a course, finding internships in Barcelona or starting a full-time career journey.

Being able to work while studying in Barcelona, helps a student grow both professionally and personally. The Spanish language is spoken widely across the country and hence help add to the language skills. Here are a few ways to find an internship while Studying in Barcelona:

Tips to find the best Internship

1. Networking

In a new country, networking can be a challenging thing. Knowing a lot of people in the country you live in, can simplify the process of finding an internship. Consider attending career fairs happening at the university, putting a word to the professors, or even letting your friends or university colleagues know, who can put in a good word for you. On the other hand, attending networking events you find online and spreading the word, that you are looking for an opportunity can also go a long way.

2. Spontaneous application

Sending a resume or applying on the company’s website, can set you apart from other applicants. Also, sending a direct mail to HR of an organization, or applying on the career’s portal of the company´s website can fetch you more chances of being contacted sooner. While sending a direct mail to a company, make sure you send a mail exhibiting your interest in the position and the company, a cover letter and a good resume. All this filters you from the rest of the applicants.

3. Social networking

LinkedIn is the most trusted and reliable portal for social networking. Make sure to have a complete LinkedIn profile, showing all your work experiences and educational backgrounds. Also make sure to have a good ´about´ section, for the recruiters and your connections to read. Applying for the vacancies you find on LinkedIn, connecting with the employees of the organization you are applying to and having a word with them can help your application be noticed.

4. Online Job portals

There are a variety of job portals, to find an internship in Spain. Infojobs is the most popular job portals in Spain, followed by Indeed, El mundo del becario, Jooble, primer empleo and Studentjobs. Make sure to upload your complete profile, including your resume and cover letter. A trick to getting your profile noticed is to use keywords used by recruiters on the job description on your profile. Check the notification button, for getting notified of any new jobs posted that interests you.

5. University related internships

If you are a student, you can apply for internships provided by the university. Erasmus program is a non-profit international student organization working with universities in Barcelona, to help provide internship opportunities to students.

At Barcelona students, we provide internship opportunities for international students. With this in mind, we help our students connect with companies that best suit their profile and requirements. Our team also works with you to offer internships in Marketing & Business, IT, Engineering & Design, Tourism and Hospitality, Education and many other fields. We help you with opportunities that help you gain vast practical knowledge and valuable addition to your CV. Check out how we can help you find an internship in Barcelona. If you would like to be a part of a community that offers the best guidance from study programs to legal support for international students moving to Barcelona, have a look at our Careers Section.

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