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What Marketing is about (briefly):
When starting out on a marketing career, it is
important to know exactly what marketing
entails. The purpose of marketing is to design
and execute a marketing plan that will enable a
company or organization to successfully sell a
product or service. It incorporates elements of
sales, advertising, distribution and public
relations. A key aspect of marketing is
identifying potential customers through market
research and ensuring that the end product is
desirable to them.
Those who work in marketing
are concerned with gaining new customers while
trying to retain existing customers using
various forms of promotional materials and
events. Brand management is also important to
encourage customer loyalty and make the product
or service appealing to new customers.
Marketing internships are temporary
positions for students within the marketing
department of a company / organization or in a
marketing consultancy. Interns can gain
practical experience while working with
professionals within the industry. These
positions are usually unpaid although some
companies will cover expenses such as transport
costs or lunch. Internships generally last for a
few months and are generally completed in the
second or third year of study. They are usually
part-time during the academic year and full-time
during the summer months.
Students may be able to gain academic credit for
a successful internship. Internships can be an
excellent way of getting your foot in the door
of leading companies and making valuable
contacts by proving your abilities. Many
marketing interns find full-time employment on
graduation with the company they completed their
internship with.
What does a marketing internship entail?
A marketing internship can provide you with
exposure to all aspects of marketing. You may be
expected to do administrative work such as
maintaining customer databases. You might be
required to generate new customer leads by
distributing promotional material or through
cold calling potential customers. You may get to
help in the coordination and implementation of
promotional events.
Marketing interns may also have the opportunity
to design and carry out market research as well
as analyzing the results. You may be involved in
the design of advertising materials from the
initial concept to their placement in
publications or distribution to the public. You
might help with the development of marketing
plans for particular clients. The chance to gain
hands on experience while working alongside
professionals is highly beneficial.
How do I find a marketing internship?
Your school will sometimes help to place you
within the marketing industry. You should check
with their Career Services office for any
internship opportunities available. Otherwise
you should distribute your resume with a cover
letter to any organizations that you would like
to work with. If there is a particular company
you are interested in, make sure that you check
their deadline for internship applications.
Competition for internships with leading
companies can be intense. If you are invited to
attend an interview, ensure that you have
thoroughly researched the company. You also need
to be prepared to explain why you want an
internship with this particular company.
What skills do you need to win a marketing
internship?
Marketing students or recent graduates have an
advantage when it comes to obtaining marketing
internships. You should be able to show that you
are passionate about the industry and that you
are familiar with the latest industry trends and
developments. You will need to have good
computer skills and be particularly proficient
in Microsoft Office Suite.
Marketing is considered to be a creative
industry so an ability to come up with
innovative ideas for marketing plans or
promotional materials is an advantage. However,
you will also require the ability to
methodically research potential markets and
competitors and analyze the results of this
research. You will need to show initiative and
be able to work independently. However, the
ability to work effectively as part of a team is
essential. Excellent communication skills are
key to success in marketing. You will need to be
able to clearly express yourself verbally and
through the written word.
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