1. the exact work you will do depends on your level of education and qualifications, your experience and skills, and your level of Spanish or French.
2. that you must make an effort to speak Spanish or French.
3. we reserve the right to cancel or change your work placements if your Spanish or French does not reach the expected level.
4. job specifications and workloads vary, but you can expect to have your own responsibilities and perhaps your own project.
5. a placement cannot be refused because of the location of the company. Many people in large towns travel for an hour or more to get to work and you should be prepared to do this.
6. all placements will have some routine activity such as data entry or answering the telephone.
7. there is no salary because the objectives of the program are educational and offer a chance to gain professional experience. Many employers pay for daily travel and/or lunch expenses, but this is not guaranteed.
8. you can request a specific company and we will try to accommodate you, but you cannot specify the size of the company you will work for.
9. you must specify three different sectors or fields on your questionnaire. Applicants cannot refuse a placement which clearly falls into one of these areas.
10. that your resume should be presented highlighting: Education, Languages, Computer Skills and Work Experience.
11. one should not make any demands or discuss any type of reimbursement during the interview, nor should one ask for time off, unless the person who is interviewing you mentions it first.
12. that if you will not be attending work for a day permission must be sought at work and the school must be notified.
13. that payment is due one-month before arrival and that payment after arrival carries a 50 Euro surcharge.
14. BEST Programs will strive its hardest to find you a family or a shared apartment but because of scarcity, cannot guarantee either one particularly. Deluxe lodging may also be available.
15. that the intern is not authorized to quit without notice.
16. that the intern is not autorized to request a company change before ten working days have been completed.
17. that you must be discreet with work matters and keep them confidential.
18. that if there is questionable behavior on the part of the firm, immediately notify your Intern Tutor in order to resolve the problem.
19. that punctuality, neatness in your appearance and formal manners are a must.
20. that no blue-jeans, sneakers or provocative clothing should be worn.
21. that to enjoy participation to the fullest possible extent, you should be in good physical and mental condition. On advancement of a deposit, you certify that you do not have any physical or mental condition or disability that would create a hazard to yourself or to other travellers. We reserve the right to decline accepting or retaining any participant whose health or actions may impede the optimal operation of the program or the welfare or enjoyment of fellow participants.