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Why Choose a Barcelona HR Internship?
Get ahead in Human Resources with fantastic work experience in Spain.
There’s nowhere quite like Barcelona to begin your career. A booming business hub, you’ll reap all the benefits of an economic powerhouse; combined with the advantages of a Mediterranean seaside hotspot. When it comes to HR, the sky’s the limit. Barcelona is home to countless businesses, from established firms to innovative startups. So wherever you gain your experience, you’ll work closely with HR pros as you learn the ropes. Best of all, you’ll return home with a uniquely European insight into HR, ready to kickstart your career.
As a bonus, you’ll spend your free time soaking up the atmosphere of this colorful city. Culture, history, and impressive architecture await!
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of coastline along Barcelona
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GDP of the greater Barcelona metropolitan area (USD)
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cross the Portal de l’Àngel each hour, the most-walked street in Spain
What’s Included
Advance your career in Human Resources
A guaranteed professional Human Resources internship in Barcelona
We carefully select our partner firms to provide you with the widest range of programme opportunities. Our tailored approach ensures that your aspirations and existing skill-set are taken into account as we design your internship; this will help you to get the most out of your time in Barcelona. We’ll also offer a range of support from beginning to end; including visa assistance and interview tips for securing your firm.
Our partner firms can offer a range of internships, including but not limited to:
– HR Consultancy
– Recruitment
– Employee Relations
– Executive Recruitment
– Training and Development
– And many more
Immersive workshop
Our skills workshop will help you develop your professional skill-set and employability. Work with coaches and speakers as you boost your leadership, team skills, and more!
Career coaching and support
While you’re in Barcelona, take the chance to organize a 1-to-1 career session. Reflect on your career so far, including your achievements, then set out goals for the future; all with professional insight.
And throughout your internship, we’ll support you with tailored interview tips and career advice.
A curated calendar of professional networking events
Your international experience is the chance to gather as many HR contacts as you can. We’ll send out an invite to an exclusive networking session; impress top HR leaders and it might just pay off.
Access to online resources and tools
Access our online portal of employability resources and tools throughout your internship to boost your skills!
Check out the Career Development section further below for more details.
CV support
An eye-catching CV or resume will help you sell yourself to prospective employers. We’ll support you as you tailor yours to top professional standards.
Beyond Academy Certificate of Excellence
Upon completion of your program, we’ll confirm your alumni status with a Beyond Academy Certificate of Excellence.
Community & Events
Comprehensive 24/7 local Barcelona support
Our community team will be there to provide comprehensive support throughout your internship. Whether you need tips on navigating Spanish work culture; or you’re simply looking for hotspot tips around the city, we’ll be there.
The chance to be part of the local community
Starting a job in a new city is a big step, and you’ll almost certainly be nervous. That’s why to help you settle in, you’ll join the Beyond Community; a group of fellow interns all experiencing Barcelona just like you. Explore the city together; you’ll soon be the closest of friends.
A detailed orientation around Barcelona
When you land, you’ll embark on a detailed orientation around Barcelona. Get ready for everything that awaits you on your internship.
Welcome lunch or dinner
After the orientation, a 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!
Bi-Weekly community lunch or dinner
Catch up with your friends with our popular community meals. It’s a great way of unwinding after a long week at work.
Local events and day trips in and around Barcelona
Your Beyond internship isn’t just about first-class work experience; it’s a dip into another culture too. To help, we’ll organize three exciting half-day trips; including city tours and paella cooking!
Take a look at the Community section below for more details.
A calendar full of exciting social events
As well as regular trips and dinners, we’ll organize an exciting range of social events. Join your friends or make some new ones and have some fun!
Farewell dinner to celebrate program completion
As your internship comes to an end, celebrate your growth and successes at your farewell dinner. Then say goodbye to your Community, and Barcelona itself.
Some extras
Visa support
If you need a visa to work in Barcelona, we’re ready to help you through the process. Find out if you need a visa on our Visa Eligibility page.
Airport transport on arrival
When you land in Barcelona, we’ll whisk you straight from the airport to your new home.
Beyond Academy welcome bag
You’ll receive a Beyond Academy-branded bag full of handpicked goodies to welcome you to Barcelona.
SIM card (on request)
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.
Beyonders Share Their Experience on Our Program
“I wasn’t always sure what I wanted to go into and I thought that an internship would help me become more sure of myself and my field of study. It’s been really cool meeting such a diverse group of people. We’re all very different, but we get along really well and there was no other way for us to ever have met if it wasn’t for Beyond Academy. Living and working in a different country for the summer is something that will stay with you forever and I’ll always remember it!”
Natalia from the US
Charities & NGOs Intern, Barcelona Immersive Program
Developing Your Career in Human Resources
Based around your existing skills and future goals, we’ll work hard to build an HR internship that’s right for you.
- A Professional Human Resources Internship
- Immersive workshop
- Career Coaching & Support
- Online Tools & Resources
- Practical Human Resources Experience
A Professional Human Resources Internship
With start dates every month, and lasting anywhere between one and six months in length, choose the internship that best suits your needs.
Business is booming in Barcelona, and with that comes the opportunity to bolster your HR experience. A hub of innovation and new startups, the city is one of the richest in the EU; and also has plenty of links around the Mediterranean basin, including the growing North African market.
So whether you develop your skill-set alongside a large international company or a small starter firm, you’ll work alongside professionals with years of experience. After learning to navigate the intricacies of Spanish business culture, you’ll thrive anywhere!
An international hub of travellers, businesspeople and students, you’ll find English widely spoken in Barcelona. Discover new stories and perspectives, then share your own!
Immersive workshop
When you’re in Barcelona, take the chance to attend our immersive workshop.
Here, you’ll undertake a range of exercises – all under the watchful eye of professional coaches – to boost your key skills. A typical session will take you through effective leadership, team skills, professional confidence, and more.
You’ll leave this session ready to face all the challenges of your coming workload.
Career Coaching & Support
This 1-to-1 career session with a qualified coach is a great way of looking back on your career so far, including your successes and failures; all with professional insight. Depending on your preferences, you can book this session in at the best time for you.
Some interns prefer an early session to make the most of their time in Barcelona. This is a chance to set out any goals you’d like to meet in your time here. Alternatively, you might want to take your appointment about half-way through your internship. This is good for a balanced session; first, look back on the progress you’ve made already, then consider any adjustments you’d like to make going forward.
Finally, you might want to use your session to cap off your time in Barcelona. Reflect on what you’ve achieved, then cast your mind out to your next steps in Human Resources.
Throughout your internship, we’ll also offer you personalized career advice and interview tips. Whether that’s support with your CV or resume; or assistance in tailoring your LinkedIn profile to top professional standards.
Online Tools & Resources
Take advantage of our online tools and resources to boost your skills and employability; apply what you’ve learned to your internship, and any future endeavors.
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
Practical Human Resources Experience
When it comes to HR, people skills are a must. You’ll be navigating competing interests as you strive to keep things happy and harmonious. But put the effort in and you’ll thrive. Here’s a few examples of the responsibilities that might await you in Barcelona:
– Create and update personnel files
– Provide administrative support to the HR team
– Assist in the creation and maintenance of training documentation
– Support regular HR processes, such as payroll and reviews
– Organize internal company events eg. Socials
Community & Events
As you explore every inch of Barcelona with your Beyond Community, you’ll soon feel at home in this glorious city.
- Your Barcelona Community
- Welcome Orientation
- Networking Opportunities
- Girona Trip
- Paella Cooking
- Architecture & Tapas
Your Barcelona Community
A unique city of contrasts, there’s nowhere quite like Barcelona. In fact, the difference is quite literally night-and-day. In the daytime, you’ll explore Gothic cathedrals, impressive museums, and sunny beaches; as well as taking in the city’s fantastic art history.
At night, let the cool air wash over you as you head out to one of Barcelona’s many nightlife attractions. Sample a range of delicious Spanish food at a restaurant, then head out to a bar to try a new drink or cocktail. Cap off your evening with smooth jazz or dance music. Then start the process all over again the next day!
Barcelona is all this and more. And with your Beyond Community by your side, you’ll discover everything this fantastic city has to offer.
Welcome Orientation
Before you start your internship, we’ll take you on a comprehensive welcome orientation. It’s your chance to prepare for the coming weeks; we’ll run you through everything you need to know, including advice on how to make the most of Barcelona. We’ll also send out plenty of invitations to our popular community dinners; take some time out to unwind with your friends.
Networking Opportunities
Networking is key to success, and you’ll find plenty of opportunities in Barcelona. To help, we’ll send out an invite to an exclusive industry event. It’s a great way of getting to know who’s who in the interconnected HR sector; hit it off with the right person and you might just be speaking to your next boss.
Girona Trip
Immerse yourself in a city of history and culture as you take an excursion out to Girona. A popular tourist spot, this ancient city will be recognizable to TV fans, so get exploring! Discover towering cathedrals, fantastic museums and galleries, ancient ruins, and Roman city walls. Cap off your trip with a visit to the city’s medieval Jewish Quarters, some of the best-preserved in Europe.
Paella Cooking
A globally loved Spanish export, get hands-on with paella as you learn all the tricks and tips to preparing this iconic dish. Begin by heading out to a nearby market and picking up some authentic ingredients; including delicious prawns and spicy chorizo sausage. Then work closely with a master chef to leave this session a paella pro!
Architecture & Tapas
Take a laid-back tour of Barcelona as you uncover all the architecture and tapas you possibly can. Stroll through the heart of the city, taking a sweeping tour of history as you discover over 2000 years of architecture; from the Roman era right through to the modern day. Stop off at tapas bars as you go, sampling as many delicious snacks as possible!
Your Barcelona program
at a glance
You might be curious about what exactly it’s like to intern in Barcelona. So here’s a snapshot, based on a typical 6-week HR internship.
Weeks 1 & 2
After so much preparation and nervous anticipation, you’re finally taking your first breath of that fresh Barcelona air. Fantastic work experience and brand-new cultural insights await you; so to kick things off, meet us in the airport and allow us to take you straight to your new home.
How you unwind on the rest of your first day is up to you. You might want to head straight out into the city to begin your adventure; or you could put your feet up and settle in at a more relaxed pace. Either way, you’ll join us on day two for your orientation. This is your introduction to your program, and Barcelona itself. That evening, head out to meet your brand-new Beyond Community. Sample some delicious Spanish food as you chat; you’ll soon be the closest of friends.
Turn up nice and early on your first day of work. Get briefed on what your workload will look like, and then dive straight in. Your colleagues will be a source of advice, information, and inspiration as you work; so take advantage of their experience. What you learn from them will be invaluable.
As you begin to get to grips with your work, you’ll likely find yourself faced with new challenges. So take an early skills workshop to get yourself match-fit for the weeks ahead. Boost your core skills and leave this session ready to take on the world.
It’s already time for your first day trip, and the nearby city of Girona awaits. Immerse yourself in an ancient city of culture and history; visit impressive cathedrals and famous landmarks!
Weeks 3 & 4
It’s your third week in Barcelona, and you’re feeling good about your progress. You’ve assisted in interviewing prospective candidates for your firm, and you’ve even had the chance to take the lead once or twice; and you’re getting a handle on the day-to-day challenges of Human Resources, including office management and writing training material. So take a break with your manager and chat about what you’ve achieved so far.
It’s been a busy few weeks, you’ll be looking to relax. Why not meet up with your friends at a community dinner? Try one of the city’s many international cuisines, then chat long into the night!
Working in an international city, you’ll likely have met plenty of HR professionals already. To assist you as you develop your network, we’ll send out an invite to an exclusive industry event. Meet all the movers and shakers in the world of human resources; get things right and job or interview offers might be around the corner.
Then it’s time for your paella-making masterclass. Work closely with a master chef to learn all the secrets to this delicious Spanish dish; bring your new knowledge home with you to impress your friends and family.
Weeks 5 & 6
As your internship nears its end, it’s time to consider what you’ve achieved in Barcelona. Luckily, professional help is on hand, so book in your 1-to-1 career session. Reflect on what you’ve gained and what you could have done better; then set out the next steps you need to take to fulfil your potential and net your dream job.
Your final trip will take you on a city tour of Barcelona like never before. Soak up the atmosphere as you learn a bit of local history and culture in the best possible way; through architecture and tapas! Go sightseeing to discover the city’s varied styles; then chow down on as much Spanish food as you can eat.
You’ve got one final event to attend: your farewell meal. Put on your best clothes and then head out to meet up with your friends for one last time. It’s a great chance for one last catch-up, so make the most of it; then say goodbye.
Before you’re due to leave, devote as much free time as possible to making the most of the city. Try out the Chocolate Museum to pick up some tasty sweet treats; then head along the coast to check out the beloved Tres Xemeneies (Three Chimneys), a former power plant!
Just a Few of Our Host Company Partners
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.
Accommodation
in Barcelona
+ EUR 1,190 per month
+ EUR 1190 per month
Our housing partners in Barcelona 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 Human Resources internship begins. This is due to the demand for short-term accommodation and ever-changing availability.
Photos From Our Barcelona Community
Beyonders Share Their Experience on Our Program
“What I loved about Beyond Academy and why I choose them is because they are more flexible and more individually tailored to what each person is looking for, rather than just a generalised experience. My group and the entire Beyond community has been really welcoming. I am so lucky to be able to have this experience with people that are similar, as in we are all looking to grow personally, grow professionally and also just enjoy every moment. Everyone here has left behind the familiar and has come to the unfamiliar which can be scary, but when you have a community as good as this, it’s not scary at all.”
Hannah from the United States
PR & Journalism Intern, London Immersive Program
“I am involved in Project Management, which is close to what I want to do in the future. One of my favorite parts of my internship is that I’m taken seriously. In the sense that after building up some trust and showing the company what I have to offer, What was great was that I was able to work on a project from start to finish and really get to know the while process, that really gives me a feeling of accomplishment.”
Karin from Austria
Project Management Intern, Tokyo Immersive Program
“My experience so far here has been amazing, it’s just a shock how much I have been enjoying it. The interns are amazing here so we have been hanging out and getting to know each other and exploring Seoul. It’s really just been a full experience that I have been embracing every single day. I work in a team who creates content relating to K-pop. My favourite part of interning is getting to know my coworkers, being around a group of people that are just so kind and inviting, working alongside them every day has been the best experience. I had been hearing about Beyond Academy for quite some time and I read some really great reviews. I wanted to get the work and life balance, which Beyond offered. My favourite thing about Beyond are the connections I have made here and also the events that have been planned, it gets all of us out to embrace Korean culture.”
Jordan from the United States
Marketing Intern, Seoul Immersive Program
“I would recommend Beyond Academy because overall its such an incredible experience. Its not like studying abroad through school because you are really immersed in it, you are here living and working and it really gives you the opportunity to feel like you are making headway in your career. ”
Francesca from the United States Theatre Production Intern, London Immersive Program
“I have learnt an insane amount over the last two months. Having been at Uni for two years, I have learnt so much more in a short space of time. I love the fact that so much effort has gone into us having a such a good time. My overall experience so far has been incredible, the balance between working and having fun with friends, and the accommodation has just been great.”
Kim from South Africa
Engineering Intern, London Immersive Program
“I knew with Beyond I was in safe hands, the communication I got form day one was amazing. Thankfully I got put into an excellent internship in investment firm, and I am loving it so far, I love using the insights and experiences that I have learnt in my degree and putting that to use in the workplace.”
Clodagh from Ireland
Investment Intern, London Immersive Program
Barcelona Human Resources Program Costs
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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