A Day in the Life of a (Mostly) Remote Intern
Amid quarantine while being at home in Illinois, I found a listing for an internship in digital marketing, which is my favorite thing. Not thinking much of it, I applied. I was shocked to receive an interview and land the job for this school year. All of this was happening as COVID-19 kept surprising us, so I thought, now what? Luckily, my boss offers a flexible schedule to work mostly remote and come into the office when I see fit. Here’s a sneak peek into the new normal life as a remote intern.
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Internship Inspo: GVSU Student takes on Summer Internship in Chicagoland
Clare Quirin is a GVSU sophomore double majoring in film/video and advertising/public relations. She is a second-year member of PRSSA as well as Advertising Club. One day, she hopes to create film advertisements for an outdoor adventure company, because of her passion for hiking and exploring the outdoors. To gain more experience in the field, Clare began her first paid internship over the summer working as a video and marketing intern for Senior Living Experts based out of Chicago. Her passion for her future career inspired her to pursue this opportunity, and I spoke with her to learn what it’s like applying her two majors in the workplace.
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Everything You Need to Know about Email Marketing
This past summer I was lucky enough to intern one-on-one with one of the most incredible business owners I have met. Catherine Hildner does it all at her business- from design to photography to marketing. Cat went from creating personal stationery goods on Etsy to owning her own business, Kitty Meow, where she has more freedom (and responsibilities) than ever before. This internship was unlike any other I have had, as I learned many things about owning your own business. I want to share my favorite part with you: email marketing!
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Falling into PR
Fall is here and it’s in full swing. Leaves are changing, sweater weather is back, and I’m ready to light a pumpkin candle and watch Hocus Pocus. With all of that brings some fun into public relations. Forget back-to-school campaigns and summer excitement. PR pros everywhere are geared up for the season and I couldn’t be more excited!
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To Attend Graduate School or To Not?
If you’re like me, this may be your last year of undergraduate study at college. Only a few more months until the freedom that being an adult brings. No longer are the nights of homework and studying for exams. However, what if this is not the end of your educational journey? In this blog, we will explore whether or not graduate school is the right choice for you.
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