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What passes for a decent PR internship these days? There’s nothing more daunting than walking into an internship. You’re young, possibly haven’t been in an office environment before, and you’re counting your lucky stars – because getting your foot in the door is half the battle! Elizabeth Howlett recently asked a number of PR professionals what they thought made a successful PR internship. Their thoughts: – Appoint a line manager for interns and build a structured work programme that combines essential tasks with valuable learning opportunities – Don’t drag out an internship as a way of getting a cheaper employee – To make the most of internships, it is crucial to identify the right partnerships and ensure a two-way learning process Read more of these in our latest column below 👇 Thanks to Jessica Nazaire, Natalie Luke, Morenike O., Gemma Moroney, Emma Parrish, Archana Shah and Marcia La-Rose FPRCA, CMPRCA for their thoughts on this piece. https://lnkd.in/eZMvxNZV 

Quick poll of the day: what advice would you give someone who wants to break into your field? For recruiting, most people start out as a Coordinator or at a staffing agency to get training. Obviously, this is a terrible time to be a Recruiter but that’s the general path. For PR and public relations, a lot of people start out with internships every summer and then as a PR or Publicity Assistant.

From our recent webinar on hiring and recruitment in marcomms, to a piece with advice for students seeking internships, it's clear that candidates are competing for coveted roles at brands, agencies and beyond. In a blog dedicated to interns, Araly Langomas, CIIC PR Spring Intern, shares her learnings and advice for making the most of your opportunities. https://lnkd.in/geAjJyci

It was my senior year of undergrad and I wanted this internship so badly. I had tried everything from sending my resume to different people in the company to I think even sending some kind of fruit basket. No one replied. Michael Jordan had come out of retirement for the 2nd time to play for the Wizards, and having gone to school in DC, I knew I HAD to work for the team in some capacity. But nothing was working. And I finally gave up. But then when my PR class gave us the assignment to interview someone that works in PR for a living, and give a presentation, I figured I would try reaching out to the team. Not because of an internship opportunity - I figured that was long gone - but instead because I thought it would be cool to learn about working in PR for an NBA team. I called the PR department, and to my surprise, I was connected with the Assistant Director of PR. She invited me to the arena, gave me a tour, and we spoke for nearly 3 hours. At the end of the interview, I said that to let me know if any other internships open up and I would love to apply. She responded by saying that there was actually an opening for a game day operations internship, and that if I could be ready that evening, it was mine. Of course I took it and few hours later I was a PR intern and was tasked with getting post games quotes from MJ himself for the team website and local publications. Yes, this was unreal and so exciting, but it showed me something that has stuck with me to this day: There is more than one way to land a job or internship. Opportunities can seemingly come out of no where. Sometimes you just need to change your approach - and sometimes you need to let go of the traditional way of doing things. Just when you feel you are ready to give up, keep a mind. You might just find a way to land your dream opportunity.

Curious about how to find an internship in the communications field? This blog from Handshake can give you all the tips you need. https://lnkd.in/g6yDz-qG

What do these team members have in common? They all started as interns! We've got some good news... we're officially searching for Summer 2024 interns to join our team! If you are interested in PR, social media, and marketing, click ⬇ to apply. Know someone who is a perfect fit for Revolution PR? Tag them in the comments! #SeattlePR #PRInternship #SocialMediaInternship #2024Internship #SummerInternship2024 #womenowned #womenrun #pragency

Have you felt uncertain of where you can go with a Public Relations internship? Many opportunities within the School of Communications can offer you experiences to help you find the perfect internship. Finding the right internship experience will help you live the BYU mission of “enter to learn, go forth to serve.” Read more about the internship opportunities below!

Lots of recent grads will be joining teams in the coming months as they begin their careers. Rob and I decided to interview Avery Resendiz about her very successful first year as a marketing professional following her graduation from Columbia College Chicago to help the new crop of grads navigate their transition to professional life. Avery is wise beyond her years and her advice is well worth sharing and listening to on our most recent podcast episode. Please share with your network to help out the new grads/new professionals who may be nervous about starting their first jobs! #newprofessionals #careeradvice #podcasts

Hi, my name is McKenna. I'm a college student at Texas Tech studying public relations and strategic communications management. I am currently looking for an internship in social media. I want to learn the insides of working in social media and get an overall feel for what it is like to have a job in the field. #internship #PRSSA #publicrelations #socialmedia

"It's so hard to get a PR role with no experience, should I take an unpaid internship?" 🤔💸 This is one of the common questions we get from students and grads looking to get into the PR industry. The good news is, you shouldn't have to work for free. The PR industry has made strides in ensuring most entry-level roles are paid to some extent. In a nutshell, we typically see London PR agencies pay £24k-£27k (or the equivalent) for entry-level talent. Swipe ➡️ for more recruiter insights on this topic and follow our page for more tips on landing your first PR role. #entryleveltalent #entryleveladvice #publicrelations #prjobs #internships #printernships