Exceptional Experience!

During Sumner 2013, I completed a two month internship with a start-up consulting company in Shanghai. I always wanted to improve my soft skills and my commercial awareness, and doing an internship in shanghai- the financial capital of Asia- helped me immensely to understand the contemporary business environment from the Eastern perspective. whilst working, I supported the management in the corporate consultancy side of the business: i developed the company;s business model through operations assessment, calculating revenue and cost forecasts. Additionally, i was involved in the creation of the presentation to potential clients. I really enjoyed my time, as I always got challenging tasks which improved my analytical skills and also helped me to push myself to achieve things which I many not have thought myself capable of.

Furthermore, working in Shanghai helped me to learn about the Chinese culture; "Guanxi"- building relationships- plays a critical role if a business wants to succeed in China. Also, I got to understand the lifestyle in china, which helped me to analyse life from the different angle. This enhanced my flexibility and adaptability- one of the most important skills required in today's competitive job market.

In terms of city, Shanghai is very diverse: it has wide variety if things to offer- from very posh restaurants and leisure with western influence to places with local flavor. No matter what you are looking for, you will always find a place to fit in and enjoy.

Absolute Internship made the experience unforgettable. The staff were very cooperative and friendly, which made the whole internship experience comfortable and fun. I would highly recommend this opportunity for someone who wants to build their skills, and at the same time have the best time of their life in one of the most exciting cities to work and party.