As two major client projects that were happening over east wrapped up at the end of my 10 weeks I was involved in media clippings for the creation of tear sheets in the final PR reports! I also did a few social media plans for one of the clients that I really enjoyed as social media is a crucial aspect of marketing and public relations as we all know!
I was talking to a friend of mine who had listened to me rave about how much I loved being at my placement and he asked me to give him some tips on how to succeed as he is currently seeking out a placement for his engineering degree.
My top five tips to being the standout intern:
- Work extremely hard. There is another university student who would do anything to have your spot so don't do anything in half measures, make the most of the amazing opportunity that you've been given. Working hard will also guarantee that you learn the most you can.
- Take initiative. One of the pieces of feedback I received was that I took initiative instead of bombarding someone with a million questions that I could of answered myself. Just because you are a student with no industry experience and are unpaid doesn't mean you aren't capable. Think really hard and take initiative, you will certainly impress your supervisor.
- Don't wait to be given a job - ask! It will portray that you are the real deal and want to learn. Observe and absorb as much as you can. You can learn so much just by listening to what people say!
- Your attitude is either going to see you succeed of just have a mediocre experience. Employers are always interested in a persons personality and attitude more than there qualifications, so be a positive and interested intern that doesn't complain.
- You've got to start at the bottom. Period.
I love a good quote and this one resonates with my internship at Magenta. Good luck to everyone who is still at their placement, I hope your having a great time and putting your PR skills into practice. Dream big!
