Jose Luis Toledo - Business Administration (Mexico)

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1. Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

Because work experience is always valuable, also, it is an excellent complement for the undergraduate degree once you finish university. The industry requires proficient professionals to overtake the current challenges and contribute proactively to the organisation’s goals. 

2. What have you learned the most during your internship?

The main thing is about project management, try to follow deadlines and align efforts to collaborate within a team to get the projects over the line. In addition, I have acquired industry knowledge in Queensland, since I have been involved in a number of projects aim to develop capability and skills for the tourism and hospitality industry.  QTIC has been such a wonderful host organisation providing me with valuable exposure to industry events and networking, as well as work meeting with stakeholders and the government.

3. What benefits do you feel AI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

The opportunity to have this internship program, which has contributed to my professional development an added invaluable experience to my career. Also, orientation about the things you need to know in the city, visa paperwork and accommodation, for instance.

4. What advice would you give future interns?

Never doubt about taking an internship program, hands-on experience is always valuable for the career pathway you want, this kind of opportunities always add value to your life, since you can make really good connections, you can meet nice people, moreover, you can growth professionally.

5. What do you enjoy most about Australia? (Brisbane)

I think the city is really good in the sense of having good weather, public transport infrastructure and everything is considerable close. The lifestyle is nice and quiet, you can go out to places and enjoy the city in many ways, and it is nearby the coast which is a nice spot to visit and out you out of the routine for the weekend.  

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