At Amber Job, we value the honest, unfiltered experiences of our interns. Today, we feature Odeta Balakauskaitė, who completed a demanding placement at the 5-star Atlantica Dreams Resort on the island of Rhodes.
Working as a Waiter’s Assistant in one of the resort’s four busy pool bars, Odeta was at the heart of the guest experience. This fast-paced role required constant energy and a high level of professionalism.
Key Professional Gains:
Language Immersion: Communicating exclusively in English with an international guest list, significantly boosting her fluency and confidence.
Technical Skills: Mastering the logistics of high-volume F&B service in a luxury resort setting.
Responsibility: Taking ownership of guest satisfaction and learning the standards of 5-star service.
Odeta’s journey wasn't just about the sunny side of Greece; it was a true test of character. Navigating the peak summer heat and high-pressure management dynamics provided her with a masterclass in workplace reality.
Adaptability: Learning to manage conflicting tasks and maintain quality under pressure.
Leadership Insight: Observing different management styles—from high-pressure environments to caring, respectful leadership—helped her define her own future professional values.
Social Connections: Building lasting bonds and making new friends among a diverse team of co-workers.
For Odeta, this internship served as a vital "business laboratory." By experiencing the complexities of resort operations firsthand, she gained clarity on her long-term career goals.
"All in all, this internship was very good. All the experiences helped me put together my thoughts about what I want—and what I don't want—in the future, especially if I ever have my own business."— shared Odeta