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!
5 comments:
Hey Grace
I love that you have finished off your blogs with some advice and what you have learnt over the past few weeks. I actually found this very helpful and agree! I've also been told that attitude is a major quality employers look for! It doesn't matter how much knowledge you have, if you don't want to be there or are a negative influence, then you are wasting everyone's time.
Congratulations on finishing your internship! Good luck for the future xx Sam
Hey Sam :)
Yep I think its one of the biggest things!
The vibe of the office will always influence the quality of work as well.
Thanks so much and good luck with the rest of yours :)
Grace xx
Hi Grace,
I really enjoyed reading your five tips to being a standout intern, especially as I am also interning at Magenta. I do believe it is about your attitude and taking initiative and I will try and take all tips on board when completing my last few weeks/
Glad to hear you had a great time and good luck on finishing your semester.
Hey Isabella!
Thanks - I hope you enjoy the remainder of your internship!
Grace
Hi Grace,
There is a lot to be said for the general office environment within which an internship (or indeed, any employment) is completed: a business must be greater than the sum of its parts, and the atmosphere is a pretty large part! You've clearly enjoyed your time at Magenta, and to see that you've documented some of the most important aspects of interning at the company and maintaining a positive attitude proves that you're able to go that extra mile.
Glad to hear you had such a positive experience with your internship!
All the best,
Phoebe
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