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Student Name: Molly Avery

Graduation Year: 2018

Primary Major: Communication

Minor(s): Psychology and Art History

 

Internship Title: Marketing Intern

Full-time or part time? Part-time

Paid or unpaid? Paid

 

What did you do as an intern at this organization?

I called CEOs, company presidents, and company marketing directors to pitch MGR’s free PR opportunity.

What did you enjoy most about your internship?

I enjoyed working in a professional setting.

What did you find challenging about your internship?

Calling strangers with important titles on the phone was intimidating.

What skills did you develop through this internship?

I learned how to accept failure and move on from it very quickly over and over again until I had success.

What advice would you offer to someone who is considering this internship?

Don’t give up and remember not to take it personally when companies do not want to work with MGR.