University Career Services
Northwestern University
Internship Search: Advertising, Marketing & PR Insider Advice
Consider not only working for an Ad, Marketing or PR firm, but also for any company or organization within their Marketing or PR departments
Employers may be looking for advanced graphic design software knowledge depending on the position requirements (i.e. Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Quark)
These industries are vulnerable to scams and companies which misrepresent the internship description– check the company reputation at www.bbb.org
Hiring Cycle 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 attend career fairs, very few will conduct on campus interviewing, but rather host interviewing at their offices.
Market Your Skills
Give yourself the competitive advantage by staying informed of industry trends
Professional Associations Utilize Professional Associations for industry research, identifying 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
NU students have worked @
Persuasion
Writing
93.1 WXRT
Leo Burnett MTV
Creativity
Team Coordination
Abercrombie & Fitch
McDonalds
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Cartoon Network
Miramax Entertainment
Chevron
Make a Wish Foundation
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Sony Music Entertainment
Resources
Coca-Cola
Sunset Magazine
Careers in Marketing, www.careers-in-marketing.com
Draft FCB
PepsiCo
Media Internships/Jobs, www.mediabistro.com
ESPN
Proctor & Gamble
Non-Profit Internships & Organizations, www.idealist.org
Redbook
Advertising, Marketing & PR Postings, www.talentzoo.com
GolinHarris
San Jose Group
Marketing Internships & Jobs, www.marketingjobs.com
SocialYell
Advertising Internships, www.theadvertisingclub.org/internships
Groupon
Starcom
Media & PR Internships, www.nationjob.com/media
IBM
StyleChicago.com
Ad Age Magazine
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