Internships in Spain
Right now we have 218 available ES internship positions from popular employers like Cargill, Alstom, Airbus Nordics, Bacardi & Amazon. The different internships are spread across many cities in Spain including Barcelona, Madrid, Getafe, Illescas & Mollet del Vallès.
An internship in Spain
Taking an internship is a smart way to start a long and promising career. It is a clever way of gaining relevant practical knowledge to the function of a business, and internships are also frequently identified as the best way to land a full-time job. internships are a convenient way to test off different career paths, enabling a student to see which industry could be attractive to explore after graduation.
More than providing valuable and relevant experience, an internship extends your professional network, which may be one of the most valuable currencies in a modern working environment. The specific characteristics of internships, such as their duration, type, and whether or not there are paid, tend to vary. This is usually based on industry and/or company size.
Tip: Get started on the application process for your internship by using the Graduateland CV Builder to update your CV. Both your CV and your cover letter should be tailored to the job description.
Working and living in Spain
Spain is one of the countries to keep on your watch list for internship opportunities in Europe. While the unemployment rate is still one of the highest in the EU, some sectors are growing again and increasing their recruitment - some highly skilled occupations even see a shortage of professionals.
The sectors which are back in growth mode and might offer internshipplural% include IT and web development, computing, engineering, finance and consulting. Furthermore, the tourism sector has a long-standing tradition of being one of the biggest (if seasonal) employers on the Iberian peninsula - which hasn’t changed much.
Roughly 30% to 40% of the Spanish population lives in cities, the biggest ones being the capital Madrid. Barcelona, the regional capital of Catalunya, is in 2nd place. Barcelona, the regional capital of Catalunya, is in 2nd place. Both of these cities also function as major business and innovation hubs, which are home to an active startup scene as well as bigger corporations.
Tip: Be aware that the requirements for job applications in Spain may be different from what you are used to. Check the points where you can adapt your CV, cover letter, and communication with employers to local standards.
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