Internship in Dublin, Ireland
Pia, International Business
My experience with finding the internship placement and the application
Finding my internship placement was relatively easy because I was able to reach the contact person in the HR department of Anantara The Marker Hotel Dublin through a family connection. I was invited to an interview and received the acceptance right away. As I was already in Ireland at that time due to my semester abroad, I was able to attend the interview in person with the head of the HR department. Afterwards, I only needed to complete the internship agreement and have it signed by my internship coordinator and the international coordinator at my university.
My experience with accommodation and travel
Travelling to Dublin was very easy because I was already in Ireland and only had to take the train from Tralee in south-west Ireland to Dublin. However, finding accommodation in Dublin was not easy because rental prices are very high. Fortunately, through a friend in Ireland I was able to get a contact and now live privately just outside Dublin. Public transport is very reliable, so I can easily get to the city centre and back home.
My tip:
Start looking for accommodation early and find a hobby outside of your internship.
My experience during the internship
So far, I am really enjoying the internship. I work in a team with four other women, two of them in the Quality department and two in “People and Culture.” My tasks are very diverse: I respond to email inquiries from (future) employees, manage the uniform storage, organize special days and events such as Popcorn Day or Health Day for the staff, create posters and notices, and assist with internal training sessions in the hotel.
My experience with everyday life and free time on site
Dublin offers an incredible number of opportunities. Even though my internship is full-time (40 hours per week), I still have time in the evenings to do things. I sing in a choir, attend a knitting group, and have signed up for a yoga-pilates studio. I would recommend that anyone doing an internship, no matter where, find a hobby outside of the internship. It really helps to meet people and feel comfortable in the new environment.
My conclusion & tips
So far, I have not had any negative experiences. I strongly recommend starting early with planning and looking for accommodation. In addition, openness and communication help a lot – both in the internship and in everyday life.
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