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Business Internship in Mexico

Work at a consulting firm in Guadalajara and gain invaluable business experience to boost your CV

Destination

Mexico

Age

18+ y/o

Minimum Stay

4 weeks

Start Date

Anytime

Accommodation

Homestay

Requirements

You need to speak basic Spanish.

What’s Included

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock support on the ground and 24/7 back up from our global teams.

Accommodation & Amenities

Clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.

Activities, Training & Equipment

All programme activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.

Certification

Certified record of service hours, workshops, and activities for your CV.

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Starting at £2,385 for 4 weeks

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Trip Overview

Gain practical business skills

Work alongside professionals in Guadalajara, assisting with real cases and gaining valuable experience consulting directly with family businesses.

Boost your job applications

Add international work experience to your CV, discovering Mexican business culture and developing transferable skills like communication and planning.

Improve your Spanish

Immerse yourself in the language and culture. Take a language course then practise your Spanish daily with colleagues and clients.

Explore Guadalajara

Discover the cultural heart of Mexico, from its stunning architecture and lively art scene to the birthplace of mariachi music.

Experience Mexican life

Stay with a local host family, enjoying authentic Mexican cuisine and immersing yourself in the traditions and customs of this colourful country.

What you need to know

Overview

Are you a student looking for practical work experience in a business environment? Are you interested in getting that experience in a 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 17 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. We encourage you to stay as long as possible so you can learn and gain more business work experience while in Mexico.

A Day in the Life

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 8:30 am, when the firm opens, and finish between 4 pm and 5 pm.

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.

Aims & Impact

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 cultures. 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.

Activities

During 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 interest, 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.

Map & Location

¡Hola! Get ready for a fiesta of flavours, colours, and experiences in Mexico. The birthplace of chocolate and the Day of the Dead celebrations, Mexico is a captivating nation with incredible food. people, music, and more.

It also has a rich history with Mayan ruins and colonial towns to explore, and is home to the world’s smallest volcano! Our project locations in Mexico are safe and you will be welcomed into the community like one of the locals immediately.

Guadalajara

Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco in western Mexico, is steeped in tradition and brimming with modern energy. With a population of over 1.4 million, it’s the second-largest city in Mexico, and boasts a rich history and mild climate year round.

Famed for its mariachi music, tequila, and delicious cuisine, the city houses historic landmarks like the Guadalajara Cathedral and the Teatro Degollado. Wander along cobbled streets and experience the lively atmosphere of this enchanting city.

Food & Accommodation

You’ll have everything you need to enjoy an incredible experience in Mexico, including a clean bed, three meals a day, and fresh drinking water. You’ll stay with a caring host family, vetted by Projects Abroad, who will treat you like one of their own from the moment you arrive.

Your home away from home will be clean, safe, and secure, with Projects Abroad staff members handling your transport to and from your placement. Your host family will provide delicious home-cooked food throughout your stay and introduce you to Mexican culture.

Speak Spanish with them every day, share your experiences and culture, and make meaningful connections with people around the world. We will try to have you share your accommodation with other participants so you can experience the real Mexico together.

Free Time and Leisure

With beautiful beaches, eye-catching art galleries, and buzzing restaurants, there’s something for everyone in Mexico. You’ll have plenty to do during your free time on your project in this dynamic country.

There’s something captivating about touring through old buildings. If you’re into neo-gothic architecture, treat yourself to a trip to the Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento. It’s a work of art with its ornate steeples and glowing stained glass windows.

There are also plenty of museums, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in the country’s rich history. For something different, you can spend the day appreciating the wildlife and lush vegetation of Las Peñas Ecological Park.

You can’t take a trip to Mexico without tasting authentic Mexican cuisine. You can spend an evening enjoying pozole or tamales at a local restaurant and watching the vivid orange-red sun melt into the horizon.

We have a host of different projects in Mexico so there’ll likely be lots of other volunteers in the area during your trip. That gives you the flexibility to choose to travel and explore in a group or on your own.

Your Arrival Made Easy

When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Projects Abroad staff will be there to meet you. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Mexico Arrival Procedures page.