3 Reasons My Internship Rocks
For those of you without at least two internships under your belt before graduation, I would definitely recommend starting one ASAP. Being in the PR and communications field, it was important for me to intern in the industry prior to graduation. For those that think internships take too much time, I would suggest considering virtual internships that integrate between classes, part-time work, extracurricular activities, volunteering, and other college-life activities.
I have had the opportunity to work for Heather and the CR team for two semesters — first as a corporate relations intern and now as an editorial content intern. There are many reasons why I love my internship, but I present to you the top three.
1. Independent projects to spruce up my skills.
My assignments are constantly changing, and they help create a dynamic internship. Most of my assignments involve written communications, but I have had the opportunity to use critical thinking skills and strategic application in past assignments. I get immediate feedback, which enables me to learn and strengthen my skills. This practice with independent projects is great experience for my future career in public relations.
2. Networking opportunities.
Although the only person I have met IRL is Heather, the entire team is a great bunch. We all help each other out and collective strive for CR’s mission. I know that when I leave this internship, I will have made professional contacts and I will have the opportunity to continue to connect with my team through social media platforms.
3. Virtual flexibility.
This is probably one my favorite aspects of this internship. This absolutely flexibility of it is amazing! Being able to virtually connect with my team and Heather is simply incredible. Some would question the effectiveness of virtual internships, but I argue that for busy people like myself (full-time graduate student with a full-time job), this is the way to fit time in for gaining experience and broadening skills. Social media platforms make the internship entertaining and successful.
So there you have it! My reasons for loving what I do. For those of you looking to add an internship under your belt with a credible organization, I would strongly recommend contacting Heather for information on the latest internship or job opportunities with CR.
Sunaina, great blog post and really enjoyed learning more about what you felt was the most important part of your internship experience. I think more employers should read this to realize what makes an internship program better. I think portfolio building and networking are two of the most important (and often complementing) results from an internship that help students get a foot hold prior to graduation. Great stuff– was your position remote btw??