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Gain first-rate work experience with a Hospitality, Events & Tourism internship in Amsterdam.
With around 20 million visitors experiencing the city each year, Amsterdam is the perfect place to kickstart your career. Immerse yourself in this relaxed and atmospheric capital as you learn the tricks of the trade from the people who’ve seen and done it all. Whether you’re organizing pop concerts or family holidays, you’ll draw on all your skills and abilities to pull off the perfect event. After completing your internship, you’ll return home with newfound international insight into your industry, ready to embark upon a successful career.
As a bonus, you’ll have the chance to experience the culture of Amsterdam. From multi-colored gabled buildings to fantastic history and culture, discover what awaits you!
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Our partner firms are carefully chosen to offer you a wide array of internship opportunities. We’ll work with you as we build your internship program, factoring in your skill-set and aspirations. This personalized approach will enable you to fulfil your potential and kickstart your career. We’ll also provide constant support throughout your internship; from visa help to interview tips, we’ll have your back.
Our wide range of firms can offer internships in many different sectors, including but not limited to:
– Event Management
– Travel & Tourism
– Hotel & Lodging
– Food & Beverage
– And many more
Our immersive skills workshop is designed to boost your professional development and employability. With the guidance of coaches and speakers, train your leadership skills, team skills, and more!
While in Amsterdam, pencil in a 1-to-1 session with a qualified career coach. Consider your strengths and weaknesses and plan ahead for your future career.
Throughout your internship, we’ll also support you with personalized interview tips and career advice.
Your international experience is the chance to develop your network of professional contacts. Attend an exclusive networking session and get to know industry leaders; make the right connection and it might just pay off.
Throughout your internship, you’ll have access to our online portal of resources and tools. Apply your new knowledge to your internship and impress your colleagues!
Check out the Career Development section further below for more details.
A stand-out CV or resume will help you impress future employers. We’ll assist you as you get yours into shape.
Upon completion of your program, we’ll confirm your alumni status with a Beyond Academy Certificate of Excellence.
Our local Amsterdam team will be there to offer comprehensive support throughout your internship. Whether that’s advice on navigating Dutch business culture; or top tips for cultural highlights around the city.
Nerves are to be expected as you embark on your internship. After all, you’re starting a new job in a new city! To support you as you adjust to Amsterdam life, you’ll be joined by your Beyond Community. A group of new and existing interns just like you, you’ll explore the city and make the best of friends.
When you land, we’ll familiarize you with everything that awaits you in Amsterdam. From the work you’ll be doing to what it’s like to live in the city.
After the orientation, our welcome lunch or dinner will be the perfect opportunity for you to get to know your fellow interns better. Many of our previous interns have made friends for life during their internship programs!
Take a break from work as you relax at a community meal. Meet up with your friends and indulge in a tasty dish or two.
Your internship won’t just be about first-rate work experience. You’ll also have the chance to immerse yourself in Dutch culture. To help your cultural education, we’ll organize three half-day trips; including a canal cruise and a trip out to a historical site. It’s the best way of soaking up the atmosphere and traditions of the Netherlands.
Take a look at the Community section below for the details.
As well as your regular schedule of trips and dinners, meet up with your friends at our social events. Join in and have some fun!
As your internship nears its end, celebrate your achievements at your farewell dinner. Say goodbye to your friends, and Amsterdam itself.
If you need a visa to work in Amsterdam, we’ll be ready to help. Find out if you need a visa on our Visa Eligibility page.
We’ll meet you when you land and take you straight to your new home for the next few weeks.
You’ll receive a Beyond Academy-branded bag full of handpicked goodies to welcome you to Amsterdam.
If you requested it, we’ll provide you with a country-specific SIM card on arrival. So that you can keep in touch easily during your stay.
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Taking into account your skills, background, and career goals, we’ll build the perfect internship for you.
With start dates every month, and lasting anywhere between one and six months in length, choose the internship program that works for you.
With a glorious history and unique culture, Amsterdam is a world tourist capital. Visitors flood into the city each year to discover the sights, tastes, and smells on offer. Whether that’s a reverent trip to the Anne Frank Museum or a luxurious cruise down the river. And with the Dutch economy one of the most competitive in the world, the city is also home to a thriving professional culture. That means Amsterdam is experiencing a constant stream of tourists, professionals, and students all waiting to be impressed. That’s where you come in: whether it’s an academic conference or careers fair, you’ll exercise all your skills to pull off your events with aplomb. And you’ll leave the city with a new international outlook.
You’ll find English is spoken widely in Amsterdam, so you’ll meet and get to know plenty of new people and business contacts. Immerse yourself in this diverse city and learn some fascinating history and culture!
Our skills workshop is designed to get you ready for your challenging internship.
You’ll work with qualified coaches as you undertake an array of exercises to develop your core skills and competencies. A typical workshop will focus on communication, professional confidence, and more.
You’ll leave this session feeling reinvigorated for the weeks ahead.
With the assistance of a professional coach, you’ll have the chance to consider your successes so far in this 1-to-1 session. Review your strengths and weaknesses, then plan forward for the future.
Of course, you’ll be experiencing the busy life of a hospitality and events intern. So book this session at a time that suits you.
Some interns take their meeting in the opening days of their internship. This is a good way of preparing yourself for the tough weeks ahead. You might even want to set out some goals to measure out your progress. Or you could take a meeting half-way through your time for a balanced session; first consider what you’ve achieved so far, then think about what you’d like to improve as you head into your final weeks.
Lastly, you might want to meet in the final days of your program. Here, you can look back on what you’ve achieved before setting out your next steps after leaving the city.
And at any time in your program, you’ll have access to tailored career advice and interview support. Whether you need tips as you perfect your CV or resume; or guidance as you put together a professional portfolio.
Boost your skill-set with our online portal of employability tools and resources.
Examples of the support we provide include:
● A personal development plan toolkit
● Online interview skills seminars
● Sessions on communication or building your brand
● And many more useful resources you can access at any time
Hospitality, Events and Tourism is a busy sector. You’ll be keeping multiple plates spinning as you dash from task to task. But pull everything off to perfection and there’s no job more rewarding. Here’s just a few examples of the tasks that might await you:
– Manage an agency’s website, run social media accounts and update listings on referral websites
– Provide excellent customer service when booking reservations
– Research and compile itineraries for customers
– Work with the communications team to develop an effective marketing and social media strategy
– Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on event locations, materials and equipment needed
As you explore the city with your Beyond Community, Amsterdam will soon feel like home.
From the moment you land in Amsterdam, you’ll sense that the Dutch do things a little differently. The first thing you’ll notice is how little noise there is compared to a typical city. The Dutch love cycling, and most journeys around the city are conducted via bike or water taxi. That means less pollution and more fresh air and exercise; so grab a bike and explore the city before stopping off for a coffee in one of Amsterdam’s trendy cafés. Or relax among beautiful tulips as you picnic alongside a canal. Plus, there’s all the museums, art galleries, and restaurants you’ll expect to find in a modern city.
Alongside you as you explore will be your Beyond Community. It’s the best network of friends you could possibly have.
When you land, it’s time for your comprehensive orientation. We’ll introduce you to Amsterdam and the work that awaits you. You’ll also get plenty of invites to our popular community dinners. They’re a great way to keep in touch with your community, so make sure to head along!
Take advantage of this international experience as you meet as many hospitality and events professionals as possible; if it goes well, your next job or interview offer may be just around the corner. We’ll send you out an invite to an exclusive industry event, so head along and meet some of the top leaders in your sector!
Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam and take in the city from a new perspective. Float gently along as you spot iconic sights and striking architecture; and make sure you snack on a delicious range of food and drink as you go! There’s truly no better way to experience the Venice of the North than through its diverse and beautiful waterways.
From the historic Old Town to the fluorescent lights of Chinatown, dive into the heart of Amsterdam with this market tour. Learn some local history and culture as you move from stall to stall, getting to know the city from the ground up. Leave some room for some tasty Dutch food, including sweet stroopwafel and chunky Dutch fries.
Take a journey out of Amsterdam as you visit the traditional site of Zaanse Schans. Full of centuries-old houses, windmills, and bakeries, you’ll experience a full range of Dutch history as you take in the sights. Try some freshly baked goods; then grab a handcrafted souvenir or two from an artisanal stall for friends and family back home.
To give you a glimpse at what it’s like to intern in Amsterdam, we’ve put together a snapshot of a typical 6-week hospitality internship.
You can’t quite believe that you’ve finally made it to Amsterdam. An entire city of history, culture, and unique experiences awaits you, and you can’t wait to start exploring. So meet us on arrival and we’ll whisk you to your new home.
The rest of your first day is your own. You might want to lounge around in your room and unwind after a long flight; or jump on a bike and head into the city center. Whatever you choose, join us on day two for your orientation. We’ll run you through everything you need to know about living in Amsterdam, including your work and the trips that await. Afterwards, head out to meet your new community. You’ll soon be the closest of friends, and this is where it all starts.
On your first day, turn up nice and early and meet your new colleagues. Work hard and ask lots of questions. They’ll be your professional support network throughout your time here; but they’ll also treat you like one of the team, so dive in!
As you begin tackling your varied tasks and responsibilities, you’ll likely find yourself challenged. So it’s a good idea to take an early skills workshop. Working with professional coaches and speakers,
you’ll run through a selection of exercises designed to improve your core competencies. It’s a great way to get yourself into the right mindset for the rest of your internship.
Soon, it’s already time for your first trip: a luxurious canal cruise through the heart of Amsterdam. Float along and take it all in; go icon-spotting as you indulge in some tasty food!
As the weeks go on, you’ve been growing increasingly confident in your skills. You’re adept at taking client feedback on board as you help build events to their specifications; and you’ve been working hard on your firm’s social media campaigns, boosting user engagement and increasing leads. So head out with your manager and review your progress so far.
You might want to take some time out to catch up with your friends at a community dinner. Take a break from your busy work schedule as you swap anecdotes and try some delicious food; if your welcome dinner was traditionally Dutch, why not branch out and go international? Afterwards, cycle home along a moonlit canal.
English is widely spoken in Amsterdam, so you’ll be making new professional connections with ease. To help you build your own network, we’ll send you an invite to a top industry event. Head along and meet your sector’s leaders; hit it off and good things may come of it.
For your second trip, get ready to be immersed in the streets of Amsterdam. Take a market tour as you get to grips with the beating heart of the city; try some sumptuous Dutch food as you learn a little local history and culture. Before you leave, make sure to stop off in the glorious Old Town.
Before you know it, your program has started drawing to a close, so you’ve scheduled your 1-to-1 career session. Use this opportunity to look back at what you’ve achieved: fantastic work experience, life-long friends and professional contacts, and a complete cultural immersion. You’ve used your time here well! Cap off your session by facing the future: what’s your plan after leaving Amsterdam?
Your final trip will take you to Zaanse Schans, so head out of the city to experience this slice of a more traditional time. Take in the preserved houses, museums, and bakeries – as well as a selection of iconic Dutch windmills. Before you leave, try some fresh chocolate, then grab some souvenirs to take home.
Your last scheduled event is your farewell dinner. Meet up with your friends for one last time as you share your favorite memories of your time in Amsterdam. Pledge to get together sometime soon, then say goodbye. Before you’re due to depart the city, you’ll want to check off everything you possibly can. Take in the best Golden Age Dutch artwork in the Rijksmuseum; or soak up the atmosphere in the cultural hotspot of NSDM Wharf!
We collaborate with a diverse array of companies, spanning from boutique PR firms to multinational advisory firms. Please note that these examples are purely for reference. The specific company you’ll be associated with will be determined by a wide range of criteria.
+ EUR 1,480 per month
+ EUR 1480 per month
Our housing partners in Amsterdam are carefully chosen to meet our stringent safety, quality and cleanliness standards. We offer mainly student accommodation or shared apartments. You’ll be living with fellow Beyond Interns, students and other young professionals. It’s a great way to build your own community, especially if you’re traveling from abroad.
You’ll have your own private bedroom with shared communal spaces (kitchen, bathroom, living spaces etc). All rooms come with bedding, Wi-Fi, and often have a desk. Locations will vary but you’ll always be placed somewhere with access to public transport. Depending on where your firm is, we try to ensure your commute time is no more than 30-60 minutes.
We’ll confirm your exact accommodation and location around 3-4 weeks before your Hospitality, Events & Tourism internship begins. This is due to the demand for short term accommodation and ever-changing availability.
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Our guarantee: In the highly unlikely event that we’re unable to find you a suitable role within your first and second preferred industries, you will receive a full refund of any program payments made.
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“I love Amsterdam. The city is vibrant and alive. It’s fresh and so open. It’s definitely one of my favourite places.” – Stefon Harris