Graduation Internship Hospitality Concept Research

Want to become the best version of yourself? At Rabobank you work on your personal development and contribute to the world around you. You get to focus on your own growth in an environment in which you continue to learn. In addition, you can also expect:

• An internship allowance of EUR 600 gross per month based on a 36-hour week.

• Personal guidance

• A professional working and learning environment

• An internship community and inspiring events

As a graduation intern, do you want to learn and contribute to a future-proof concept for guest reception at Rabobank? Then read on quickly.

As a graduation intern at Rabobank, you will work on conducting a feasibility study for the future guest reception of the Rabobank campus in Utrecht. You will investigate how the new vision on guest reception can be implemented and provide expert and substantiated advice on a successful implementation strategy.

You will combine independent research with participation in an Agile team responsible for the development of hospitality, event, and workplace concepts. This concerns a hybrid internship of 24 to 36 hours per week for a period of up to 6 months.

What you will do

• You will conduct a feasibility study into a future-proof reception concept.
• You will analyze research, data, and input from interviews to arrive at substantiated advice.
• You will contribute to innovation in the field of hospitality on the campus in Utrecht.
• You will investigate how a new vision on guest reception can be successfully implemented on the campus in Utrecht.
• You will analyze various implementation approaches and create an impact analysis for the relevant areas of focus, including IT, security, risk management, reception, and guests.
• You will formulate substantiated advice on the most promising design & implementation strategy.
• You will collect relevant information through research and conversations with people involved in the visitor experience.
• You will be part of the team and the team's Agile way of working, including stand-ups and sprint planning. Where relevant, you can also contribute to other topics in the field of hospitality, events, and the working environment.
• The central research assignment must deliver the result that Rabobank needs. In consultation, the assignment can be expanded or adjusted if necessary to meet the requirements of your degree program.

Graduation Internship Hospitality Concept Research

• Conducting feasibility research.
• Performing data-driven research and analysis.
• Interviews with stakeholders.
• Drafting advice for an implementation plan.
• Knowledge of hospitality and guest experience.
• Innovation and concept development.
• Agile working, stand-ups, and sprint planning.
• Skills: collaborating, research skills, analyzing, advising.

We believe in the power of differences. By combining the differences of people, we become an even better bank. We are curious about what you can add to our team responsible for hospitality and workplace concepts.

The team is part of the workplace domain and improves various employee journeys in the fields of hospitality, events, and workplace experience. The team works on, among other things, hospitality concepts for Rabobank's catering locations, an events platform, and support for event planners. The team also contributes to innovation and concept development for new workplace environments at the Rabobank Campus in Utrecht.

You will combine your graduation research with active participation in the team. This way, you will get to know the broader organization, work together with colleagues, and gain experience with adjacent projects and topics.

For us, your development and that of society go hand in hand. That is why we want to invest in you and work together towards a better world. We summarize this in one sentence: at Rabobank, you work on yourself and the world around you at the same time.

During your internship at Rabobank, your development is central and you will gain practical experience in a professional working environment.

At Rabobank, we work on a culture in which everyone feels welcome. We value our differences and use them to collaborate more effectively and make better decisions. By being open to different perspectives, we create an environment in which colleagues feel heard.

Is this internship suitable if I have little work experience?

Yes. This is a graduation internship that can be completed by a candidate with limited work experience. Your attitude and experience from your studies, research projects, part-time jobs, volunteer work, or a previous internship will be helpful in successfully completing this assignment.

What am I going to learn and do?

In a professional environment, you will learn how to conduct a feasibility study and translate research results into practical advice. With your research, you will support the development and implementation of a future-proof concept for guest reception.

What guidance will I receive?

You will participate in the Agile meetings of the team, including stand-ups and sprint planning. You will work together with colleagues involved in hospitality and workplace concepts. Individual guidance and the frequency of progress meetings have not yet been determined.

Which skills or tools will I develop?

You will develop skills in the areas of research, stakeholder management, concept development, data-driven analysis, and substantiated advising. You will also gain practical experience working in an Agile team.

Can I work hybrid?

Yes. Your location is Utrecht and the team works hybrid, allowing you to perform part of your research remotely. Thursday is an important collaboration day, when the team meets physically in Utrecht.

• For questions, please contact Maartje Vinken, Corporate Recruiter Young Talent Team, via Maartje.Vinken@rabobank.nl;
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• If you are invited for an interview, Bo, our virtual assistant, will contact you via SMS and email to schedule the interview;
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