Internship in a hotel in Spain
Are you looking for an internship abroad?
Hotels are establishments that are looking for a lot of interns, especially during the vacations or summer periods. It is difficult for them to have enough staff throughout the year so hiring interns is essential for hotels. Why do an internship in a hotel in Spain?
Spain is a very touristy country, nearly 80 million tourists visit Spain every year. Hotels are looking for interns for all types of positions, such as receptionists, catering interns, administrative tasks, and communication and marketing. Receptionist internships are the most common in hotels. The diversity of the tasks in this position allows you to gain a lot of experience, as they are given great responsibilities.
Interning in a hotel in Spain is the perfect opportunity to develop your professional and language skills. The contact with customers and tourists from foreign countries will allow you to practice foreign languages. In addition, the versatility of the receptionist position will greatly develop your adaptability and flexibility by allowing you to work in several areas.
In order to do an internship in the hotel and tourism industry, you can apply to several types of establishments such as luxury hotels, family hotels, campgrounds or even vacation rental companies. Depending on the type of establishment, the clientele and the missions will vary. Therefore, if you wish to apply for a luxury hotel, you will need a minimum of experience. And the requirements will be higher. Spain, is a very touristy country, and has many possible destinations, such as Barcelona, Andalusia, the Spanish Basque Country, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, or the Costa Brava.
How can I find an internship in a hotel?
Not all hotels have recruitment services that can facilitate the recruitment of interns. This is why hotels usually use recruitment agencies. That’s why IES-Consulting takes care of the recruitment of interns in many hotels in Spain. We have internship offers for you available in hotels all over Spain. Most of the hotel internships have accommodation and food included on-site and some offers are paid internships. By using IES-Consulting, you can find your hotel internship very quickly and in the best possible conditions.
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Frequently asked questions about internship in a hotel in Spain
What are the hours for a hotel internship in Spain?
Spanish hotel contracts vary between 25 and 40 hours like most other fields, and lunch breaks rarely start before 2pm, especially in the hotel industry.
What are the advantages of working in a hotel in Spain?
There are many advantages to working in the hotel industry in Spain. Some hotels even offer a food/blanket service for their employees, which allows them to stay directly at the hotel or in a nearby apartment, which can be very beneficial, both economically and humanly speaking.