Somewhere around the turn of semester, college students feel the pressure from parents, peers and the dreaded guidance counselor to land a “competitive internship.” Gone are the days of odd jobs and lazy summers spent on the lake, because – haven’t you heard? Working 9:00 to 5:00 paper clipping documents and filing papers at your dad’s friend’s brother’s financial firm is in! Did I mention that you won’t be paid? Scratch that, you will be paid – in “experience,” that is. For more on the harsh reality of unpaid internships, check out a recent Oregonian article. As if your situation isn’t bleak enough, don’t expect much hands–on experience in dealing with clients or much face time with your employer.
But have no fear my collegiate friend. If you’re able to tear yourself away from those mailing labels and envelopes, and see your computer over those stacks of invoices, you should perhaps look into an internship that not only pays, but more importantly, actively involves you in client relations and genuinely fosters your creativity and business mindset.
Since day–one of my internship with Frause, I’ve been encouraged to dive head first into the world of PR. Whether it’s through making calls to contacts, writing press releases, or sitting in on conference calls, my life as a Frause intern has proven atypical to that of most interns. It’s certainly rare as an intern to receive so much personal attention and advice from your employer, but it’s even rarer for an intern to feel so appreciated by those you work for. Frause specializes in skillful communication, and this expertise certainly shows in their interaction with clients and with one another. Ultimately, it comes as no surprise to me that Frause is often regarded as being a premier place to work, because take it from a girl who knows, it’s an intern’s utopia.
-Dana
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