Sao Paulo is a major financial and business centre in South America and many large multi-national firms have offices there. A good way to start is to contact a business in your chosen field, and send your CV enquiring about possible internships opportunities.
Agencies
Although they charge a fee for their services, in some cases a large one, agencies exist that can help you find a good internship position. Although expensive, Practicgo, is a highly efficient agency of this kind. Joining World Endeavors will give you access to affordable and high quality internship opportunities in Brazil. When you are accepted onto the World Endeavors internship programme, you are guaranteed to get an internship placement in your chosen field. You will work with a World Endeavors internship placement staff member who will get to know you, your academic background, work experience, special skills, and professional goals.
A wide variety of internships are available, including those in the following areas:
ArtCuisine
Education
Environmental Studies
Event Management
Finance
Handicrafts
Human Rights
International Business
International Relations
Marketing
Public Relations
Social Work
Tourism/Hospitality Management
The following website also provides a valuable internship database:
Update 13/12/2010
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