Reviews
Reviews from Placement Year International's interns around the world.
China and Europe. What’s the difference?
Excited but terrified?Travelling to a foreign country can be absolutely terrifying – the idea of a cultural or language barrier can put some people off ever travelling overseas (and missing out in the process).That feeling can apply equally to working overseas as...
How to write a CV
Download the Placement Year International Infographic Guide to writing a great C.V. Got a Question? Contact us We are here to answer your questions. Send us a message or call us on +44 (0)1273 710569.We have placements available at some of the world’s most prestigious...
Paid Hotel Internships in China: Spring – Summer 2016
Are you studying Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, Events or Hotel Management? Are you looking for a Paid Hotel Placement as part of your university course? Gain experience in a 5 Star Hotel in the world's fastest growing luxury hotel industry! We...
Planning Your Placement Year – 5 Key Questions to Consider
Many things in life come round surprisingly quickly; end of year exams, Christmas, the new series of the X Factor and most certainly if your degree includes a placement year, the point where you need to start planning it. If you’re starting your second year at...
New 5 Star Hotel Partners – 21 of them!
Word of mouth is a powerful thing. News of our hard working interns is spreading quickly in China.The result? 21 more 5 Star hotel brands partnered with Placement Year International during June and July 2015. We are delighted to offer these to our placement interns...
Placement Year International expands to 5 exciting new cities!
We are delighted to announce our expansion into 5 new cities.Why? Because we are growing and have international interns arriving almost every week through July, August and September 2015. Each of our fantastic new cities is an hour or less from Shanghai.All are...
University Presentations this Autumn
We visit many universities to give presentations and meet students to discuss your placement year options. Would you like us to visit your university to talk about our paid internships in 5 Star Hotels in China? Remember we don't charge students a fee. Please send us...
News just in: Japanese & English-speakers wanted!
Chinese hotels want English & Japanese speakers. Now! Do you speak English or Japanese? Are you looking for a paid internship in a 5 star hotel? Contact us now for fantastic experiences in China! Accommodation, food & support included. Start August, September...
Hotel internships starting August, September, October
Chinese hotels want English & Japanese speakers. Now! Do you speak English or Japanese? Are you looking for a paid internship in a 5 star hotel? Contact us now for fantastic experiences in China! Accommodation, food & support included. Start August, September...
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Complete our short application form including uploading your CV and Cover Letter. Please clearly state in your Cover Letter which destination and type of placement you are interested in.
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"I thank you for your support. It really was a great experience."
Fabien Shaikh, Nottingham Trent University
Nepal Business, Jan 2022
"Did a great job at finding me a placement in my chosen country and in my chosen field - especially given the difficulties of Covid and restricted travel."
Harry Moore, Loughborough University
"I always wanted to work in the UK as it has a rich culture. I have expanded my global connections. You were very helpful and informative."
Charmian Chang, University of Surrey
"I improved my communication, confidence, team work skills. Placement Year International is highly professional and organised. The communication and assistance was great, even after everything was sorted out with contracts!"
Feruza Shakir, University of Huddersfield
"Your service and that of your staff has been phenomenal!"
Geoffrey Frey, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
"It is a great established company with a lovely director who is very engaging to interns. I will recommend for my fellow Bournemouth University students."
Mei Smith, Bournemouth University
"I definitely enjoyed my placement in Nepal and the process for applying was made very easy by the team at Placement Year International."
Sam Galloway, University of Glasgow