Internship Placement
Level: Professional Certificate
Gaining work exposure in another country is a great way to kick-start your career in the hospitality industry. It will always be a highlight on your resume. Not only will you gain practical experience in your field through an internship, you will also benefit from exposure to a new cultural environment and improve your language skills. Thus, the program is an investment in your own skills and your applicant profile.
With our network of host companies, SKY International Academy is your ideal partner to help you find an internship that is suited for you. You could choose between a four (4) to six (6) month paid internship placement programme that would earn you credits for your course back home.
We do not only find you an internship placement, but also support you during your visa application and are the main contact point while in Malaysia.
Duration:
From 6 months onwards
Award:
Certificate upon completion
Where Will I Intern?
You’ll gain professional experience as an intern in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city and heart of Malaysia. Our internship placement team will help you find the internship that’s right for you.
You’ll work in your internship full-time, five days a week, for a minimum of 40 hours per week. You will be paid a substantial monthly stipend, with on-duty meals, uniform and accommodation provided.
Depending on your major and interest, most of our interns are placed in fine dining restaurants or 3, 4 or 5-star hotels, rotating from reception to concierge to food and beverage to kitchen and housekeeping departments.
What Will I Gain?
- Exposure in Different Departments of Hotels Including: Front Office, Concierge, Restaurant, and Kitchen Operations
- Train With Industry Experts
- Master Essential Guest Relations Tools
- Learn About the Hiring and Interview Process
- Sit in Meetings to Assess and Enhance the Hospitality Model
Internship Application Process
Step 1 -Apply
- Fill in the application form and submit with resume, copy of Passport, education documents, one (1) passport-sized and one (1) full length photograph.
- Send us a 30- Second self-shot video with a short introduction, your study background, and why you choose to intern in Malaysia. You are encouraged to talk about your school involvements, plans after graduation and which department you want to get exposure in and why.
Step 2 – Application Review
- An Internship Coordinator will contact your for a phone/ SKYPE interview.
- We will discuss your career and college goals, ambitions, and the kind of internship opportunity you can expect based on you skills, interests, and objectives.
Step 3 - Internship Selection
- You will receive an admission decision within three (3) business days of your interview.
- SKY will discuss with partner hotels and seek internship opportunities for you.
Step 4 - Employer Introduction
- Many students will do a phone interview with a prospective employer. We’ll prep you for your interview and help you secure an internship.
- You will typically know where you will be interning.
Step 5 – Internship Match
A letter of offer, along with complete details of the property name, position, details on allowances, and lodging will be sent to you.
Step 6 – Admission Decision
You will have to acknowledge and return the letter of offer, along with the 50% of the fees to start the visa processing that could take approximately a processing time of four (4) to six (6) weeks.
Step 7 – Visa Approval
- Upon approval of the visa, SKY will send the original letter (VAL) to you and you should make arrangements to reach Malaysia within 21 days of the approval.
- The 50% balance of fees to Sky International Academy is payable within one (1) week on receiving of the visa approval confirmation.
Step 8 - Travel Plan
- Your college will confirm your travel plans and communicate it to SKY, seven (7) days before your travel date.
- SKY will make pick-up arrangements and prepare relevant immigration release letters.
Step 9 – Orientation
- You will have a one (1) day orientation program at Sky International Academy on basic training about working n Malaysia, the Do’s and Don’ts about Malaysia, etc.
- Transfer to employer’s accommodation and worksite.
Step 10 – Start Internship
Start your internship placement within the first three (3) days upon arrival in Malaysia.
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