I studied languages, management and marketing. When I was looking for an internship abroad, I found Optimanova, a young and dynamic looking startup on a paradisiac island.

On my very first day I was welcomed with croissants, tea and smiles. The office is modern, well located and we have a beautiful view of Teide from the terrace. From day one I was introduced to the world of digital marketing and terms as exotic as keyword planner, quality score or domain authority. I’ve also had the opportunity to pass the Google AdWords and Google Analytics certifications thanks to several in house training sessions.

During the last six months, I have gained many valuable skills that will definitely boost my career and I would like to express my gratitude to all of my workmates for their help, patience and kindness.

First, I would like to say thank you to the Optimanova team, and to each individual who impacted and taught me the power of digital marketing during these past months. From day one I was treated as a team member and was welcomed with open arms. I was not put to any stereotypical intern duties, but directly to work with hands on tasks of learning, studying, and marketing various companies around the world.

That’s what intrigued me the most, with great leaders within who instructed me, how to, and what to do to fulfil customer needs and wants with the use of digital marketing. During my time spent within the company, I had a wonderful experience and time working with everyone, talking, and learning more about the industry. A great space to grow, learn and work for anyone that has an interest or is looking to pursue a career in digital marketing.

I arrived at Optimanova with no prior experience of working in the field of digital marketing but was eager to learn about the online world. My first impression of the company was a good one. I was introduced to the team who were very welcoming – they took me under their wing and supplied me with free snacks and drinks every day!

Shortly after arriving, my training and introduction to clients began. The initial training sessions covered the basics of digital marketing but they quickly gained pace and increased in technicality as my knowledge and understanding expanded.

I was given a variety of tasks including:SEO, SEM and content marketing, to name a few. I also had opportunity to further explore areas of particular interest to me. Being able to engage in a diverse range of tasks not only increased my technical knowledge but helped to improve my soft skills such as: ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritisation of workload and time management. These invaluable skills are transferable to any job and have made me a more well-rounded individual.

Working at Optimanova has truly been an incredible and fun experience. The multinational team was incredible to be a part of and has opened my eyes to new cultures and opportunities. I shall treasure my 9 months spent on the Island. The work, the people and the place have helped me to grow, both personally and professionally. I am sincerely thankful to the Company for the opportunities they have provided and have thoroughly enjoyed working with such an awesome team!

“What is SEO? SEM? SERP? How do you read html?” These are only a few out of thousands of questions I had to bombard my Optimanova colleagues with. Having studied languages, I had no idea of what to expect from digital marketing when I arrived to Tenerife. Thanks to their knowledge, international experience and patience and the friendly work environment, today I can say that I have learned many new skills. During my 6-months-internship, the company entrusted me with numerous responsibilities, some of which I took care of entirely by myself. I was also involved in ongoing big and small projects in various languages and I can definitely say that I was treated like an equal member of the Optimanova team. The company also gave me the opportunity to become certified by Google AdWords. Thank you for this enriching experience! I couldn’t ever hoped for a better internship with lovelier people!

Working for Optimanova as an intern has been a rewarding experience. The team is really professional, friendly, helpful, and had assisted me whenever I had any problems. But above all, every single member of the team is an expert and is passionate about digital marketing. I learnt a lot about web marketing thanks to Optimanova. This internship at Optimanova was a really valuable opportunity to improve my level of English and my skills in digital marketing as I was involved in many different interesting projects.  

The world of Online Marketing was completely new to me, and it was a pleasure to explore this exciting world! I gained lots of experience and learnt everything from SEO, to SEM, to Keyword Research, to Analytics, to Social Media Promotions, and more. I really feel like I learnt a lot and gained lots of useful skills regarding the future. Different training sessions and weekly meetings gave me the know-how to confidently work on real tasks with real clients. Thanks to the support of my colleagues and the friendly working atmosphere, I thoroughly enjoyed my internship in the multicultural environment of Optimanova! I feel like I was automatically accepted into the company and trusted with a variety of different tasks. I never had to hesitate when asking for help since everyone was always willing to help with open arms. I feel like my opinions were always taken into consideration and appreciated. I even got to work on specific tasks that really interested me, such as some programming tasks, Google Tag Manager & Google Analytics. I honestly couldn’t have wished for a better internship experience, with lovelier people, in a more beautiful place. I feel extremely lucky to have been a part of the Optimanova team!

Before I started my internship at Optimanova I hardly knew anything about Online Marketing. But due to a lot of help from the team, regular meetings and daily “learning by doing” I began to understand quickly and soon felt as real part of the company. In the large variety of different project I was allowed to take part in I could not only learn about the different topics such as SEO, SEM and SMO, but also apply my knowledge in foreign languages. The internship was a mixture of learning and applying the learned things in the daily working life. Together with the international team and a friendly work environment I can say that I really enjoyed my time as intern and that I am sure my new knowledge will be helpful for my future.  

Within 6 months, I did not only gain insight into the world of online marketing (SEO, SEM, AdWords), I also gained a lot of soft skills, I learned how to work in a multicultural environments, and about the processes of different projects. Thanks to the Optimanova Team, who were always very supportive, I could also learn how to master challenges. A really great experience!

I have been a Trainee at Optimanova Solutions for 5 months. By the time I started my Traineeship, I only had little knowledge in Online Marketing. The Optimanova Team was super supportive and so I learned a lot about SEO, SEM and SMO in my first weeks working for the company. I did not just learn the theory of Online Marketing but as well how to apply it to real clients. 

Looking back, I had a great experience working for the company. I got to have an insight into the world of Online Marketing, which I am sure will help me in my future career.

I did not have much experience in online marketing when I started the Traineeship at Optimanova. I was able to learn a lot and get a deep insight in the fields of Search-Engine-Optimization (SEO), Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing. 

From the first day I was directly involved in client projects. I could overtake responsibility very quick. The work includes different fields of online marketing and allows you to specify your knowledge. Regular meetings helped to exchange knowledge and discuss new ideas in the team. 

The working environment in the company is very international with English as office language.

During my six month internship at Optimanova I gained a comprehensive insight into the world of online marketing. My daily work consisted of a wide range of different tasks, which made my working time interesting and full of variety. The atmosphere at the office is very good and people of the team were supportive and nice, all in all: A great experience.