Career Advice | Hotel Institute Montreux

Internships provide you with hands-on experience where you can put your knowledge and skills into practice, and are an opportunity to explore the world. Internships can take place in a variety of sectors: for example in the hospitality and tourism industry (hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, airlines), luxury (watchmaking, beauty, personal goods), banks, insurance companies, or retail.

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Career services

Our dedicated team of career coaches provides you with one-on-one coaching and practical input, from writing a CV to preparing for an interview. As you explore different career paths, they will work alongside you to help you identify and prepare for internship opportunities.

Internship stories

How my internship brought my education to life

This student shares how her internship at an inn in the United States helped her understand the challenges and demands of the workplace and what employers are looking for in a professional.

How I jumpstarted my career with an internship in sales

Marielle’s Marriott journey

Igor Miller - Gstaad Palace

We take immense pride in providing unwavering support to our students throughout their international educational journey. Through individual and personalized mentoring and coaching sessions, we empower them to thrive. Our commitment to quality education is evident in the importance we place on internships, which serve as a vital bridge between theory and practice. Not only do these internships introduce our students to the real world, but they also lay the foundation for their future success. From the first internship to graduation and beyond, our professional and dedicated career coaches, along with our invaluable industry partners, unite to shape the future of tomorrow's global leaders in business and beyond.

Ulrika Björklund

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRY AFFAIRS & CAREER SERVICES

International Recruitment Forum

A unique networking opportunity

Twice a year, you have exclusive access to the International Recruitment Forum (IRF), one of the largest career events in Europe, where our students get the opportunity to network, attend career presentations, meet and interview with industry representatives, participate in panel discussions, and learn from industry experts. Throughout the year, recruiters from different world regions and industries also visit the school.