internship search: advertising, marketing & pr
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Tips for searching for internships within Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations.TRANSCRIPT
Consider not only
working for an Ad,
Marketing or PR firm,
but also for any compa-
ny or organization with-
in their Marketing or
PR departments
Employers may be look-
ing for advanced graphic
design software
knowledge depending on
the position requirements
(i.e. Adobe Photoshop,
InDesign, Quark)
Insider Advice
Give yourself the com-
petitive advantage by
staying informed of
industry trends
These industries are
vulnerable to scams and
companies which mis-
represent the internship
description– check the
company reputation at
www.bbb.org
Hiring Cycle Professional Associations
Internship recruitment within these industries happens
throughout the year with a peak season starting in January
and ending in March for deadlines of those sought after
opportunities. Many students will complete internships as
Seniors or Graduate Students, however internships are
available for all class years. While these companies may at-
tend career fairs, very few will conduct on campus inter-
viewing, but rather host interviewing at their offices.
Utilize Professional Associations for industry research, identify-
ing potential employers, and developing your network. as a
student member
American Advertising Federation
American Association of Advertising Agencies
American Marketing Association
International Special Events Society
Public Relations Student Society of America
Resources
Careers in Marketing, www.careers-in-marketing.com
Media Internships/Jobs, www.mediabistro.com
Non-Profit Internships & Organizations, www.idealist.org
Advertising, Marketing & PR Postings, www.talentzoo.com
Marketing Internships & Jobs, www.marketingjobs.com
Advertising Internships, www.theadvertisingclub.org/internships
Media & PR Internships, www.nationjob.com/media
Ad Age Magazine
Market Your Skills NU students have worked @
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Abercrombie & Fitch
Cartoon Network
Chevron
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Coca-Cola
Draft FCB
ESPN
GolinHarris
Groupon
IBM
Illinois Tollway
Leo Burnett MTV
McDonalds
Miramax Entertainment
Make a Wish Foundation
Sony Music Entertainment
Sunset Magazine
PepsiCo
Proctor & Gamble
Redbook
San Jose Group
SocialYell
Starcom
StyleChicago.com
Persuasion
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Writing
Team Coordination
Decision Making
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Internship Search: Advertising, Marketing & PR
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