Work experience needed

Submitted by Luiza Payne on Mon, 13/02/2012 - 15:22

Hello everyone

My name is Luiza Payne and I joined CMI a few ago, I am currently studying HND Business Management and looking to do my Top Up BA Hon in International Management in a couple of years.

I am looking for work experience within South Wales area.

I have over 6 years’ experience in property management, I have run my own business for a year as an interpreter and also have experience in recruitment.
I would appreciate any help

Thanks
Luiza

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Submitted by Vincent Pizzoni FCMI on Mon, 13/02/2012 - 17:53

Luiza,

Which areas are you interested in gaining work experience in? Have you tried targeting companies directly to see if they can help? There are a number of websites that show companies offering internships eg

http://www.e4s.co.uk/docs/internships.htm

Submitted by Barbara Chidgey CMgr FCMI on Mon, 13/02/2012 - 18:04

Hi Luiza - agree with Vincent - can you be a bit more specific please?

feel free to email me direct on barbarachidgey@learningpathways.info

Cheers

Submitted by Luiza Payne on Mon, 13/02/2012 - 18:51

Hi both

Thank you for your comments.

I am interested in management in general at the moment; as it is very difficult to get any work experience at the moment unfortunately.

The areas that I enjoy very much and have some experience are: hospitality (management within hotels chains), property management and recruitment in general. Another area that I would like to acquire experience is in business management consultancy.

I speak 3 languages; English, Romanian which is my native languages and basic Spanish.

Thanks again

Luiza

Submitted by John Milburn CMgr MCMI on Tue, 14/02/2012 - 10:40 Profile image

Hi Luiza

Good luck with finding work experience. Please let us know how it works out as it would be great to think that the CMI Community has helped you in your career.

Best wishes

John

Submitted by Vincent Pizzoni FCMI on Tue, 14/02/2012 - 10:42

Luiza,

Here are a few ideas:

Pennyhill Park Hotel http://www.pennyhillpark.co.uk/EXCLUSIVE_HOTELS/the_hotel.aspx

I know a while back they were offering placements in areas of hotel management

Property Management http://www.knightfrank.com/romania/

Companies that specialise in Romanian properties could be interested in your services

Management Consultancy http://www.mckinsey.com/locations/uk_ireland/how_do_i_apply/how_to_apply.aspx

Work experience is very hard to get so you'll need to apply directly to companies and be persistent.

Submitted by Luiza Payne on Tue, 14/02/2012 - 11:08