I have spent the last six months working as a Corporate Communications Intern in the Investor Relations Department of a large global over-the-counter pharmaceutical manufacturing company. Prior to landing this position, I didn’t have a good understanding of how I could apply my education in PR and communications to the corporate world, as I had mainly only been exposed to the agency career route of PR. I want to share some insight on what I’ve learned about this career path so that you can better understand what roles are available to you and decide if it's a good fit for you!

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During my internship this summer, one of my tasks was to help run a few Facebook ad campaigns. I learned a lot about paid advertising from it that I had no idea about before. Paid advertising can be confusing and complicated when you first start, so I’ve gathered a few tips that I learned to get a handle and better understanding of it.

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Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, is one of my greatest weaknesses. The thought of standing in front of a crowd to speak is terrifying. There have been countless times I have stood in front of a crowd only to feel my entire body freeze as I attempt to speak. My heart rate increases and more sweat builds up with every word.

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We unfortunately just entered the “Sunday” of summer - August. Target has its back-to-school section in full swing and freshmen are roaming campus adjusting to their newfound freedom. The days of poolside tanning and beach trips are numbered, but if you’re anything like me, they have been filled with deadlines and creative briefs.

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Picture this: it's your freshman year of college, your parents drop you off at your dorm, and it's the first time you have truly, and deeply, ever been alone.

When I was in my freshman year of college, so many questions flooded my head— What do I major in? Do I REALLY have to decide what I want to do for the rest of my life at seventeen years old? How do I even make friends now?

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