Business Abroad

Our business experience programmes are designed to give you practical work experience and enhance your CV. They are for those who would like to make their break count, not just by contributing professional skills, but also for career and skills development.

Like all our programmes, our Business experience programmes give you the chance to discover a way of life in a different environment - Shanghai, Ulaanbaatar or Accra. We have chosen these cities, which are among the most dynamic in the world in terms of economic growth, because their position in the global economy presents work experience opportunities in business that are relevant in the 21st century. They also provide the challenging environment that makes a work placement an enriching voyage of discovery.

Because of the career-related aspects of our business placements, each programme is designed to suit each individual volunteer. Your qualifications, previous work experience, as well as aspirations and personal preferences, are directly relevant. We therefore ask you to send us a copy of your CV with your application, and a covering letter explaining the type of placement you'd like us to organise for you.

"I was given a huge responsibility from the start of my placement. I was given a plan for the company's English Clubhouse and left to it. The success of the project was on my shoulders from the start, and I enjoyed this challenge alongside learning about Human Resource Management and marketing."

Fenny Mehta, Graduate of Tourism and Marketing, Business placement, Shanghai.

To read some stories from volunteers who have joined us on a Business Project click here.

Working in management consulting

Working for a property development company