Description

Moldova, nestled between Romania and Ukraine on the edge of Eastern Europe, may not be the most obvious place to go for international business work experience. However, with an economic growth rate of 7 percent (over three times that of the UK) and hope to join the E.U. in coming years, taking part in a business internship in Moldova with Projects Abroad will give you a unique chance to work in a dynamic and fast growing economy.

Moldova's proximity to the Black Sea gives it a mild and sunny climate, whose fertile soil rises to a varied and strong agricultural industry. Traditionally, agriculture and the world class wine industry have been the staples of the economy, though in recent years there has been rapid growth in the manufacturing, finance and tourism sectors.

There are opportunities in Moldova for interns who wish to study or gain work experience abroad within the business, accountancy, legal, marketing or management sectors. For interns who are on a gap year looking for employment in a particular sector following graduation, or on a career break our international business internships in Moldova will give you fantastic work experience abroad that will increase your prospects and enhance your resume.

All business interns live and work in the capital city of Chisinau.

If you are looking to gain experience in accounting, finance, management or marketing in a real life context, we offer you this opportunity in Chisinau, Moldova. You'll be given the opportunity to have genuine input, suggest new directions and protocols, while also gaining a vital insight into how an Eastern European company operates.

We work with a variety of large and small businesses in the soccer, I.T., legal and accounting, and international press sectors. Depending on which business you're placed in, you could be working with the upper echelons of the management staff, marketing and press departments, or in the finance and accounting department. Students who are part way through a business, accounting or management degree, or graduates of these subjects are all welcomed, and will be given real opportunities to put their fresh ideas into practice.

Highlights

Interning abroad in Chisinau on one of our international business internships, you will provide effective and constructive help while you work on a variety of projects. During the business internship, interns are expected to be punctual and professional and required to work normal office hours.

You will be involved with the day-to-day activities of the office: whether it is contacting new clients, working with senior management, carrying out research on existing business methods, attending meetings or proofreading. The variety of work you do depends on you and how confident you feel about the work at hand.

All Moldavian businesses are eager to expand into the Western market, so any experience or ideas you have will be greatly appreciated. You could find yourself working on a new business plan to increase the profits of an international press distributor or with a business development team researching and putting into practice a new marketing initiative for a legal or I.T. company.

You may choose to work in management and administration of a smaller firm, giving you a massive breadth of experience. The opportunities are endless and if there's a specific area you are interested in, for example Computer Software Development or Manufacturing, please let us know and we'll do our best to arrange it for you.

Wherever you are placed, you will be assigned an English-speaking supervisor who will be able to advise and support you during your internship in Moldova. Of course our Projects Abroad Moldova staff are always on hand as well to assist you with any problems or answer any questions you may have.

Qualifications

none

Intern Types

• Accounting
• Business Admin, Management
• Finance
• Marketing, Ad, PR

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism

Languages

• English
• Russian

Cost in US$:

Please go to our website for prices.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

The price of each placement includes all your food and accommodation, transfers to and from the airport, full travel and medical insurance plus support and 24 hour back-up from our staff based around the world.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Business
• Economic Development
• Marketing
• Office Work
• Small Business Development

Typical Volunteer

Open-minded with a desire to travel.

Age Range

16-80

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application
• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

10 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Projects Abroad's Mission Statement

As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded

1992