Sherlyn Manayon - Hospitality Management (Philippines)

Why did you choose to complete an internship in Australia?

Australia is one of the most ideal places for tourists and for people who want to experience other cultures by enhancing their skills and at the same time meeting different nationalities at work.

What challenges have you faced and how has AI contributed to softening your internship experience abroad?

I have waited for this application for more than 2 years. AI representatives are so consistent in giving updates to their applicants overseas, and that is the main reason why I choose AI as my internship partner.

How do you define your work environment and how has it influenced your training process? 

Working with different cultures on an Island helps me boost my understanding of other people and how to interact with each one of them. The training process was indeed great, it helped me to understand, learn and broaden my knowledge, skills and expertise about Food and Beverage.

What hospitality skills have you developed?

Flexibility, Time Management, Attention to detail, Communication, and lastly Teamwork, are the most important hospitality skills I have learned while working. I’ve been flexible with my time, given time management for work and leisure, paying attention to every detail during events or functions to cater, communicating with each team to make work easier, and lastly working as a team because without it there is no rhyme in work.

What advice would you give future interns regarding internships?

Work hard, save money, enhance yourself, socialize with other cultures, and be the best person you dreamed of.

Any comment that you would like to share about your journey to Australia such as the visa process and positive feedback on your internship?

The Visa process takes time, but with determination, patience and AI representatives with you, everything is POSSIBLE. 

 What do you enjoy most about Australia?

Living on an Island, I haven't toured around Australia, but so far on Fraser Island, Lake Mckenzie is one of the most beautiful lakes I have encountered in the world.

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