Work experience in Bratislava:

Welcome to Slovakia

The Slovak Republic is a modern country located in Central Europe with the economy being considered as one of the fastest growing market economies in central Europe. As well as a wide range of Slovak companies, there is a large variety of international companies of all sizes from most industries and countries. These are mostly centralized in the capital city - Bratislava. Slovakia offers plenty of opportunities for social life, cultural recreation and sports. Slovak citizens still keep many traditions, good working ethics being one of them. English is an international communication language in most companies, however, participants with good knowledge of other world languages are welcomed as well.

Bratislava is not just the political but also the cultural and sporting capital of Slovakia. Owing to its historically multi-ethnic character, the city's cultural scene is a product of various influences: German, Slovak, Hungarian, and Jewish, among others. Bratislava boasts numerous theatres, museums, galleries, concert halls, cinemas, film clubs and foreign cultural institutions. It also has the country's biggest football and ice hockey teams, a purpose-built wild-water rafting centre on the Danube, and numerous walking and cycling trails in or near the city. High-quality spa and relaxation facilities, increasingly popular throughout Slovakia, are easily accessible. Bratislava has numerous coffee shops and restaurants, offering international as well as Slovak cuisine, as well as lively bars and clubs.

GetOn, s.r.o., established in 2007, is a dynamic Bratislava-based agency, specialized in providing short-term international practical experience for university students and graduates from Slovakia and EU countries.  Within the EU mobility programmes, they organize specialized work placements for university students and graduates from across the EU in Slovakia as well as placements for Slovak graduates in EU countries.
Within the past three years they have been cooperating as a receiving partner with over 10 Universities and organizations from across EU countries, organizing work placements for their participants in Slovakia.

Air travel will be arranged by ETS. Many UK airports offer flights to Bratislava but as we book according to price and availability, we find that London airports are generally the best choice.
On arrival at Bratislava Airport, you will be met by a representative of the Host Organisation who will accompany you to your accommodation in Bratislava.

Your programme begins with a Language course carried out in Bratislava. This course runs for 4 hours per day, from Monday to Friday for a period of 2 weeks. This is a key part of your work experience in Slovakia, so attendance is compulsory. Although the working language will be English, you are expected to make an effort to learn the Slovak language if you want to integrate within the local community.

Your self-catering accommodation will be a house or apartment in Bratislava or other major city nearest to your work placement location, which you will share with other participants, Slovak or international students or young professionals.

Your placement will last for 10 weeks. You will be working in Bratislava or other major cities in the West Slovakia region, so you’ll need to travel into work using public transport. Be sure to account for travel time.
Choosing your work placement
Selection for a placement is based on past experience and qualifications - as well as your personal interests and future aspirations. The working language will be English. At the moment we have placements running in these sectors:

• Tourism
• Hospitality
• IT companies
• Engineering (car manufacture)
• Marketing/PR/Advertising/graphic design
• Arts and cultural organisations
• Business consultancies
• Environment protection
• Social work
• Sports organisations

To arrange a work placement in Bratislava:

apply here