BEST Programs provides the opportunity for companies throughout Spain and Brussels to host university educated candidates from foreign countries. For the local businesses, the benefits of accepting an overseas intern are numerous. In particular: • The intern will help the staff in a range of administrative duties. For example, research and marketing, cost and benefit analysis, Internet and web page assistance, customer and public relations, text processing, and database entry. • Translation and interpretation. • The selection and referral of the intern to the company has no cost. • An additional person amongst the staff will cover the absence of another employee, provide part-time work for special projects, and alleviate the workload in the department. • Through the promotion of cultural exchange, the overseas intern may expose the local businesses to new ideas and perspectives. • With a native speaker of other languages on hand, the level among the personnel will improve. Accepting foreign interns is a great opportunity to enrich the company in a cultural exchange. The application and selection process is free. One hopes that the experience creates a high level of satisfaction for both the local businesses and the overseas intern. Often ties are formed between the two parties, which can lead to future collaborations, commercial contacts, possible employment, etc.

Duration of Stay
After receiving the perspective intern’s application, the two parties decide on the duration of the internship, ranging from one to three months similar to a university or business program. Typically, the interns work four hours per day, five days a week.

Formality
A contract between the student and the business in unnecessary. The nature of the internship is strictly experiential. In no way is the business obliged to provide future work for the intern. Therefore, work permits, social security quotes, and revenue business accounts are not required. The businesses do not establish an official contracted relationship with the intern. This is confirmed on a simple agreement signed by the participants.

Insurance
In agreement with the regulations of international exchange, participants are required to have insurance that suitably covers medical emergencies such as sickness, an untimely accident, or an unfortunate demise.

Compensation
Businesses that select an intern are not obligated to provide a salary. However, a compensation or form of scholarly "aide" is optional, depending on the company’s or the intern’s interests. BEST Programs advises the companies to consider the possibility of a stipend, especially if an intern dedicates more than four hours per day. This aid can be based on lodging, transportation, work clothing, etc.

Candidate Profiles
Most of our candidates are university students or post-graduate native English speakers. The business internship program is offered to university graduates and students from the United State (80%) and the European Union (10%) with an average age of 24, although there is no age limit. The student’s background may range from telecommunications to health professionals. The opportunity to host an intern is available to all businesses. Predominating sectors and departments are:

• Business Administration • International Commerce • International Relations • Customer Service • Educational fields, such as EFL and others • Financial Departments • Graphic Design • Sales and Marketing • Public Relations • Journalism • Tourism • Translation • Law

Origin
BEST Programs advertises online throughout the United States and Europe. In addition to the individualized programs, agreements have been established between BEST Programs and universities in the United States and Europe.

Requirements for the Applicants
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Intermediate Spanish or French levels, depending on the positions.
• Native English or an advanced level of spoken and written English.
• Optional third language.
• Previous educational or professional experience.
• Medical Insurance coverage.

Motivation
All of the interns enrol in BEST Programs with the intention to improve their levels of Spanish or French in a professional setting. Some candidates want to reintroduce themselves into a professional environment after a relocation. In addition to this, some applicants are required to intern in a foreign country to fulfil a graduation requirement. The interns are driven with the motivation to build their resumes and gain practical experience in an international arena.

Contact BEST and we will find you the intern which adapts to your company’s needs.