https://newdigitalalliance.org/

NEW Digital Alliance

Digital Communication, PR, and Marketing Intern

October 2018 • Appleton, WI

What I liked

I love this internship because I get to implement and try out strategies that I have learned in my classes to see what works and what doesn't work. My boss allows me to have a say in the type of work I do, allowing me to pursue what I'm passionate about. I have been able to take initiative and propose new ideas for the company, while managing all my other responsibilities. The culture at this company is amazing. It is a small non-profit, and I work closely with my boss and co-intern. I have been given a lot of responsibility and a lot of room to grow and gain new skills. I loved being able to work from home and have my hours be on my time, and not have a specific work schedule.

What I wish was different

There were times that working from home and having flexible hours were quite challenging. I had to be really good at time management and scheduling in times during my week to work, or else I would get wrapped up in school or other things. There were also times when it would have been helpful to bounce ideas off of a coworker or my boss, but we all work remotely and sometimes email isn't always the easiest form of communication. Other than that, I love this internship and I'm so happy I found it.

Advice

Don't be afraid to share your ideas or speak up in meetings. Your boss/company hired you for a reason and they value your opinions. Just because you are an intern or new with your company doesn't mean you can't add value. This took me a while to learn, but it's not as scary as you might think.
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