International Shadowing

Step into the world of global business

International Shadowing is your passport to the world of global business — a short, high-impact summer experience for students curious about careers in sales and business development.

Step inside real international offices, shadowing professionals, and seeing firsthand how deals happen across different markets. From client conversations to strategy in action, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how global business really works.

Applications are currently closed. Information about future editions will be announced here.

*This program is only open to undergraduate students in their first, second, and third year of single-degree programs, and in their first, second, third, and fourth year of dual-degree programs, who are passport holders or residents of the selected location and can cover their own travel and accommodation.

Scroll to see specific opportunities at the different IE's international offices.

LIMA, PERU

Office Focus: Outreach, candidate engagement, and relationship-building with companies, alumni, and prospective students.

What you’ll experience:

  • Coffee chats with prospective candidates.
  • Participation in events with companies, universities, and alumni.
  • Support in organizing panels and executive breakfasts.
  • School visits and student outreach activities.
  • Exposure to content creation and social media initiatives.

Profile we're looking for:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills Interest in marketing, outreach, or business development.
  • Interest in marketing, outreach, or business development.
  • Creative mindset (e.g. social media, design, video content).
  • Proactive, organized, and comfortable in dynamic environments.

Format & availability:

  • Flexible schedule.
  • Hybrid model.
  • Shadowees needed: 1-2.
  • Available start weeks: June 2–6 or July 21–25.
  • Duration: Up to two months.

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MIAMI, USA

Office Focus: Student recruitment, market outreach, and event planning across the US region.

What you’ll experience:

  • Participation in team meetings and pipeline discussions.
  • Responding to inquiries from prospective and incoming students.
  • Support in planning and coordinating events (e.g. alumni or recruitment events).
  • Exposure to market research and campaign preparation for upcoming intakes.

Profile we’re looking for:

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Interest in market research, outreach, and business development.
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset.
  • Open to undergraduate students from the following programs: BBA, BIR, BBSS, BCDM, BID, BCSAI, and any dual degrees.
  • Familiarity with the US or Latin American market is a plus.

Format & availability:

  • Flexible schedule.
  • Hybrid model.
  • Shadowees needed: 1 - 2.
  • Available weeks: May 18-29, June 15-26 or July 6-31.
  • Duration: Two weeks.

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MUNICH, GERMANY

Office Focus: Business development, student recruitment, alumni engagement, and corporate relations across the DACH region.

What you’ll experience:

  • Exposure to business development and partnership initiatives with companies and institutions.
  • Participation in recruitment and outreach activities, including events and information sessions.
  • Involvement in alumni engagement and community-building initiatives.
  • Attendance at team meetings and coordination sessions.
  • Support in research, presentations, and ongoing projects.
  • Opportunity to attend external or commercial events (if applicable).

Profile we're looking for:

  • Interest in business development, marketing, or international relations.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proactive, curious, and adaptable mindset.
  • Comfortable working in multicultural environments.

Format & availability:

  • Part-time format (approximately 4 hours per day, 4 days per week).
  • Hybrid model.
  • Shadowees needed: 2 - 3.
  • Available weeks: first three weeks of July.
  • Duration: one week.

NEW YORK, USA

Office Focus: Student recruitment, event execution, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll experience:

  • Participation in pipeline reviews and team meetings.
  • Involvement in the execution of a key summer event.
  • Exposure to cross-team collaboration, including interaction with the IE New York center.
  • Opportunity to observe recruitment-related activities and operations.

Profile we're looking for:

  • Proactive and adaptable attitude.
  • Willingness to support different tasks as needed.
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
  • Interest in recruitment and event execution.

Format & availability:

  • Flexible schedule.
  • Hybrid model.
  • Shadowees needed: 2.
  • Available week: June 22-26.
  • Duration: one week.

Before applying, please note the following:

  • The program is unpaid and does not constitute an internship or employment.
  • Travel, accommodation, health insurance, and related expenses are the responsibility of the participant.
  • Applicants must have availability for the full duration of the program.
  • A good level of English and the local language are required.
  • Participants must have the legal right to travel to and stay in the selected location.
  • This experience is observational (shadowing) and does not involve hands-on work.
  • Participants are expected to demonstrate professional behavior, punctuality, and respect for company policies and confidentiality.
  • The final shadowing dates will be assigned based on both office and student availability. While we will do our best to accommodate preferences, flexibility is required.

Please make sure your CV is up-to-date and in the Official CV Template.

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