Advice on finding internships abroad?
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on 1/1/13 at 3:03pm
I'll be abroad for the spring and I wanted to find an internship during the semester. It's in Rio de Janeiro and I have no idea how to start. I'm keeping my eye on my school's career listings but no luck so far.
I'd love any advice or tips on how I should approach this. Thank you!





Just to clarify, are you are
Just to clarify, are you are looking for an internship that is in Rio de Janeiro, or will you be in Rio de Janiero while you will be looking for an internship back home?
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If you can speak Portuguese
If you can speak Portuguese then you have an unreal advantage. Try applying for BTG Pactual.
Sorry guys for the confusion.
Sorry guys for the confusion. I'm currently in the US looking for internships in Rio for the spring. Also, I can't speak Portuguese at all... so I'm not sure what kind of companies or even how to find these opportunities.
Start googling for "[firm
Start googling for "[firm type] [name of city]" and variations on that. Do Linkedin searches (or the local equivalent if there is on) for peeps in your sector.
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Google local firms. Many of
Google local firms. Many of the company websites have a management page with contact info. Contact any analysts, associates, or directors and present yourself along with what skills you have. Ask for any available opportunities. This has worked for me multiple times.