Here's how you can maximize the benefits of completing multiple internships in Strategic Communications.

Each internship provides a unique perspective due to different brand identities, working styles, inclusivity of communications at the board level, and overall types of media assets. A diverse history of communication internships will provide a roster of skills that is invaluable, especially at a mid-management level. It also allows for a multi-disciplinary approach to campaigns, and personal branding for the C-suite as a part of the comms strategy.

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In each internship, it's important to take initiative on as many tasks as possible. Communications teams do many different jobs and you want to get as much experience across types of communications work as possible (PR, internal communications, content creation, and more). In smaller companies, this is easier to do, but in bigger companies you may have to be observant to get to know each employee in communications and guess which of their tasks they view as "busywork" and may wish to delegate. This will not only give you experience and an idea of what skills you'd like to develop but also build your professional reputation as a leader who takes initiative and an extremely helpful and flexible employee anyone would want on their team.

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En el campo de la comunicación no siempre hay buena comunicación interpersonal. Es importante establecer sesiones de feedback con tu líder para responder 2 preguntas clave: 1) Qué me falta para llegar al siguiente nivel? 2) Cómo me vas a ayudar a lograrlo?

O feedback pode muitas vezes ser temido, porém, saber utilizar as distintas ferramentas para conseguir feedback é muito importante para o aperfeiçoamento profissional e pessoal. O feedback positivo pode ser um forte propulsor de motivação para que um profissional siga adiante no caminho correto. O feedback negativo serve para ajustar a rota no meio da jornada e identificar potenciais áreas de oportunidade.

Reflect on each internship experience to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and career goals. Use this reflection to plan your next steps, whether it’s pursuing further education, obtaining certifications, or targeting specific job opportunities.

Applying lessons from internships to future endeavors is crucial for growth. Successful strategies should be adapted to new contexts, experimenting with diverse communication techniques and platforms. Embrace challenging projects to expand your comfort zone, demonstrating proactive innovation in strategic communications and fostering continuous improvement.