Students Corner
Goodbye to our interns Valerie Sanchirico It seems like it was just yesterday when I started my first day at Castilla Tours. However, I have been in the office working alongside Carmen and Samantha for the past five months. My experience here this spring has allowed me to familiarize myself with the most important facets of the tourism and hospitality industry. If I had to sum up all that I had learned this semester in one sentence, it would be the following: The tourism and hospitality industries are extremely detail-oriented businesses that must always go above and beyond to satisfy its customers’ expectations as well as to contend with its competition. I am going to take this valuable piece of advice with me to the States and apply it to my future career, wherever that may be! J I am so grateful to had have interned with a company as dynamic as Castilla Tours. Thanks Sam and Carmen for a wonderful year! Sam Lewandowski Castilla Tours in an amazing company. For the past few months, I have been a marketing intern who has had the opportunity of working alongside Carmen. I love the business world. In the future, I would like to be part of a successful marketing company. However, in order to be part of one, I believe it is vital that a person first acquires experience from working with other businesses. I love to travel and because of this passion, I was interested in an internship in a travel agency. Due to the fact that I study International Business, my internship with a bilingual company in Spain was an incredible opportunity. Throughout the course of my internship, I handled a lot of tasks that I truly enjoyed. My role in the office gave me the opportunity to express my own ideas as well as the chance to put them into practice. Without a doubt, my experience has been an unforgettable one; I know I have learned a lot from my time spent with Castilla Tours. OFERTA DE PRÁCTICAS EN CASTILLA TOURS Si estás estudiando en España y tu programa es miembro de APUNE, Castilla Tours tiene una oportunidad de empleo para ti. El acuerdo de colaboración existente entre APUNE y CASTILLA TOURS permite a cualquier estudiante APUNE, colaborar con CASTILLA TOURS a lo largo de todo el año académico. Job Title: Intern Department: Castilla Tours Central Office Reports to: Director Carmen Carro Wage Rate: Unpaid, University Credit Status: Part-time Position Summary: Marketing is a crucial aspect of any company. As a business student, it is important to understand every department within an organization. We are looking for someone that not only shows an interest in marketing but also would like to experience first-hand working in a bi-lingual atmosphere. If you have any marketing experience or you feel that you are creative, motivated, and self-sufficient, we may offer the perfect internship for you. For this position, it is preferred to have basic knowledge of marketing techniques, such as Guerilla marketing and the ability to create a marketing plan. Ultimately we are looking for someone who is able to work independently and produce creative, effective ideas to help our company grow. This is an exceptional opportunity for students who may be studying abroad and would like to gain knowledge of the progressing business world. This position is very hands on and will provide you with an incredible experience for whatever your future endeavors may be. If you are interested, please send us your information (resume if you have one) and a little about yourself and why you would like to work at Castilla Tours. Essential Job Functions: (Listed in Level of Importance and % of time) · Aid director with client travel requests (30%) · Updating company website and networking sites (Facebook, Myspace, Twitter) (45%) · Researching information online for various tasks and answering e-mails (40%) · Creating attractive advertising ads (30%) · Brainstorming with director to create new projects to help the company grow (50%) · Other tasks will be created towards your specialties and interests Education, Experience and Skills Required: · Must be a current university student · Internship for university credit · Extensive software skills are required (i.e. Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) · Internet research abilities and strong communication skills · Experience with networking sites (Facebook, Myspace, Twitter) · Posses advanced Spanish speaking and writing skills · Must be able to multi-task and work independently without supervision or assistance Working Conditions: Work takes place in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels and a spacious work area. · Seeing: Must be able to read computer screen and various documents (80%-100%) · Hearing: Must be able to hear others well enough to communicate with staff and customers in the office and over the phone (75%) · Standing/walking: (0%-10%) · Grasping/feeling: Must be able to write, type, and use phone system (80%-100%) Additional Notes: · No Traveling Required Castilla Tours C/ Gran Vía n° 80, 8° piso, of. 814 28013 Madrid - Spain Metro Stop: Plaza de España
