I am seriously considering looking into internships for this summer ... sure I could get a legit job and all but I'm hoping that by going for an internship I may somehow get a chance to explore some unknown territory.
For those who do not know I am in an art school, hoping to major in graphic design ( or textile design perhaps ) yet I would somehow love to end up working in the publishing industry, or more precisely newspapers and magazines.
I was considering applying for an internship at one of my favorite magazines ( Monocle Magazine ) and I am prepared to get rejected. On the grounds of me not exactly being in their field and well it's unclear if their Zürich office has become staffed or not ( it wasn't a couple months ago and they're searching for people ).
Not sure what angle of attack I should take here in trying to approach them.
I don't want to go on some star struck diatribe " 0MG I l0V UR MAGAZINE ... IF I COULD INTERN THERE OMFGG I'D DIEEEEE ".
Concerning what I 'd like doing with them is trying to help with office junk, go in the field as an assistant. I am really open to anything I can dig my teeth into.
Any suggestions, advice etc would be greatly appreciated.
Apr-28-2008 21:37
nefardec
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Registered: Oct 2004
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well you should probably determine if you are looking for a paid internship or not.
As long as you have the requisite skill set so your employer doesn't have to spend too much time training you and you can work independently, if you are looking for unpaid internship experience, you'll probably be hired in a flash.
Otherwise I think to some degree stating your personal interest in the firm is important, but try to do it from a goal/strategy standpoint - in other words, try to explain why it aligns with your career goals and what you hope to get out of it.
You want them to feel like they are making a good investment to the field and possibly to their firm in the future by taking you under their wing
Apr-28-2008 22:43
naeblis
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Registered: Nov 2000
Location: Das Bay
I would agree wholeheartedly with the previous post. I think the best thing to communicate for internships is the 'desire to learn'. Show that you have some relevant skills you can bring to the table, but admit that you might not add a ton of value to begin with, but that you are eager to learn, and will add in whatever way you can. That has seemed to have worked well for me.
Apr-29-2008 03:21
Audious
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You should intern in porn.
Those balls have to get shaved somehow.
Apr-29-2008 06:18
jdat
Jay Van Dat
Registered: Oct 2001
Location: I dont even know
thanks for the valuable insight
I have worked in many extremely different contexts so fear of the unknown is not an issue in the least bit. But the thing I am having an issue with is that in the past things have always somehow fallen into my lap and here I'm pro-actively seeking this and have minimal knowledge of the ins and outs about trying to get my foot in the door; and where I could walk.
Apr-29-2008 11:30
pkcRAISTLIN
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Registered: Jul 2002
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fuck that. spend the summer sleeping, drinking & listening to good tunes. why rush into the real world?
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Apr-29-2008 12:04
jdat
Jay Van Dat
Registered: Oct 2001
Location: I dont even know
quote:
Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
fuck that. spend the summer sleeping, drinking & listening to good tunes. why rush into the real world?
well I rushed back into the fictitious world
had been gone from school for 5 years and now I'm back. Concerning your description of the ideal summer vaca .. I do that all the time and I also have plenty of vacation time throughout the school year
