Comments on: 3 Pieces of Advice That No One Gives Interns

By: Andrew Alexander

Andrew Alexander — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:46:13 +0000

Vi,
I’m so glad to hear that I shouldn’t be shy in terms of “bugging” people for things to do at an internship. When interning at my first agency, I was a bit nervous when finding the sweet spot when asking for things to do. It can be a little intimidating to think that you’re “bothering” your superiors when finding something to do, so it is very refreshing to hear that it’s okay to start light conversation with my superiors in order to be a contributing member of the team (without being annoying about it, of course). I will absolutely keep this in mind whenever I feel a little hesitant about finding things to do in my future internships. Thank you!

By: Natalie Giovanniello

Natalie Giovanniello — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:53:48 +0000

I love this advice, Vi! I completely agree that it is super important to follow up with people! From personal experience, I’ve found that asking for extra work is always a good idea! I learned so much outside of media planning by offering to lend a helping hand to other departments. I also love your advice about networking. Being genuine is essential in creating lasting relationships with coworkers and mentors.

By: Alexandria Rosencrans

Alexandria Rosencrans — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:44:23 +0000

Vi – love your second point on networking. It’s truly about quality over quantity when it comes to connections and references.