Career services & internships

SHMS Career services and internships

Ensuring your employability

Real-world experience, lifelong connections

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 salesMarielle’s Marriott journeyIgor Miller - Gstaad Palace
International Recruitment Forum

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.

Some of our recruitment partners

Currently partnering with 110+ companies (from A-Z)

Are you a recruiter?

Are you a recruiter?

Join us at the next International Recruitment Forum

Meet students and alumni from all our schools and find the talent you are looking for.