Final Internship Post!

 My experience interning at Allied has truly been a wonderful one. I know that I am extremely lucky to be able to have such a hands-on experience in a positive and fun environment. My struggle now is just finding a place just as positive and exciting, if not better. I would absolutely love to work for this company full time. I don’t see it as a forever type of job but one of the reasons I love being a Media Studies major is that I have so many options. As far as a position within the company, I can see myself as a Promotions Coordinator or Publicist. I have recently had two interviews to work on a cruise ship based in NYC (Entertainment Cruises), but both of them offered me Sales Associate positions, and I know that it is not something I would enjoy or like to do. At first, I wanted to take it as a safety net but I have realized that there is no need to rush into a job that I would hate while I am only 21 and have the choice to do what I want. I worked an event with the supervisor of the promotional department at Allied last Thursday night, and he told me that if there was a position open that I would have it, following up with the fact that he wants to help me find a job. He asked me to come into his office on Tuesday to discuss where exactly I see myself working which was really exciting to hear so I am looking forward to that tomorrow. My main goal when I was a Drama/Theatre Major was to open up my own theater for children with Down syndrome, and to get my Masters in Drama Therapy. Obtaining this marketing internship has been fun, and has taught me so much about where I can take a company that I still intend to start down the line. I love to give back, and that is why I am currently looking for a position with a company that is well established, and gives back.

The most important thing I learned from this experience is to stay centered to who you are and what you want, without adding more pressure than is necessary. I know that I need to work in a creative field in order to love my job, but I have also realized that is very easy to get caught up in work, and only work. I have learned to always keep myself in check and consider what I am stressing out about, and what that stress means in the scheme of everything within my job, and life. I have also learned to never shy away from making another connection with someone new, because you never know how that connection could be helpful down the line. Lastly, to trust your gut feeling with an idea that I feel could be successful.

I definitely networked as much as I could, and the business cards I made were a very big help with networking. (For anyone reading this, the square business cards on MOO were a big hit!!) They often struck conversation, and really helped in getting to know someone new because I placed a photograph I took when I was in Italy on the front. Luckily, I felt very comfortable with everyone in the office and I have made many connections that I will be able to stay in touch with.

I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this internship to other students at QC. There is room to get paid if you can afford to put in the extra time at events, and it is a very positive environment with hands on experience. Anyone who enjoys working in the Entertainment field will love this internship!