I came across Katrium while searching for internship opportunities online. What caught my attention straight away was the variety of tasks the role offered, including translation, which made me want to learn more. On top of that, the remote and flexible setup was a big plus, since my final year of university left little room for a rigid schedule. I didn’t apply directly to HR; I was placed there, and honestly, it turned out to be a great fit.
I didn’t come in with a specific set of expectations. I just wanted to learn as much as possible, and that’s exactly what happened, though perhaps not always in the ways I anticipated.
What my remote internship included
My main responsibilities sat at the intersection of HR and content. On the HR side, I managed the professional inbox, which meant handling a constant flow of applications and inquiries from candidates, reaching out to people from the talent pool for specific projects, and writing emails and templates for different situations. On the content side, I wrote articles in English for Katrium’s blog and translated others into Spanish with SEO in mind. Every week, I also put together progress reports to keep the team in the loop.
One of the most valuable things I learned was about translation in a completely different context from what I was used to. My background is in translation, with a focus on specialised fields, where precision and formality are key. At Katrium, I got to work with a different kind of text, one that needed to be engaging, SEO-friendly, and consistent with the company’s voice. That shift pushed me to be more creative and adaptable, and I genuinely enjoyed it.
The HR side of things had a learning curve. Managing the inbox meant facing situations that required quick thinking and independent judgment. That taught me something important: in a fast-paced, remote environment, you have to be resourceful, trust yourself, and find solutions on your own. At the same time, I learned that staying in constant communication with the team, even when working autonomously, is just as essential.
Working as part of an international team also shaped the experience in a meaningful way. Clear, consistent communication became a priority, and that’s something I’ll carry into every professional environment going forward. It also reinforced something I’ll keep in mind for any content role: every company has its own tone and rules, and learning to follow them is what makes content feel coherent and professional.
Final thoughts
Beyond the tasks themselves, I gained a much better understanding of how recruitment works, how to analyse candidate profiles, and how freelancing companies operate. But perhaps the biggest takeaway was more personal: the confidence and autonomy that come from having to navigate real situations, with real stakes, largely on your own.
I would recommend this internship to anyone who wants hands-on experience in both content creation and HR processes in a remote setting, especially if they enjoy being trusted to take initiative. If you’re the kind of person who learns by doing, Katrium gives you plenty of room to do exactly that.