Getting the Most Out of Your Internship

Don't Fade Into the Background
Speak up and make suggestions. You don't want to be a smarty pants but don't think your opinion isn't valued just because you're an intern.

If you have an idea, share it. Just be sure you can back up those ideas.

Don't bash a team's ad campaign just because you don't like it. Make suggestions on how they can make that campaign even better.

An Internship Isn't Like Showing Up for Class
You're there to learn but you're not there to sit in a corner and observe. Interns who only observe are often forgotten. It's the interns who get just as involved with projects as employees, if not more, that stand out.

Your Ticket to a "Real" Job
In your internship, you could encounter the president of the company, the Creative Director, the PR manager as well as copywriters and graphic designers. Any one of the people you come in contact with at an agency or PR firm could be the key to getting you a job in the industry.

Hard workers get noticed and get jobs. These are people you can use as references after your internship is over. You always want to make a good impression.


An internship is a great opportunity to learn more about your chosen career. It's only as good as what you make of it and your time will be over before you know it. Spend your time wisely and your internship will be your first step to a successful career.