I’ve imagined posting this many times, and now it’s finally here. It’s been a long journey trying to land an internship in America’s corporate world. I sent out applications to hundreds of companies, seeking an opportunity to gain some valuable work experience. It felt like a full-time job, especially when responses were few and far between.
Of all those applications, I only landed two interviews.
Sometimes the hardest part was the silence but as they say, the best comes last. I kept at it and eventually received an internship offer from Procter & Gamble (P&G), a company whose reputation precedes itself as the largest consumer packaged goods (CPG) company by market capitalization in the world. The way they handle their onboarding process showed me exactly why they’ve been successful for so long. Every detail was thought through, making new interns feel welcomed and valued right from the start (outstanding company culture).
P&G really lives by its PVPs (Principle,Value and Purpose) and the company’s employee value proposition ‘P&G + me = mutual success’ treating every employee like part of a big family.
This experience has taught me the importance of persistence and continuous self-improvement. For anyone still sending out applications and facing rejections, keep your head up and don’t lose faith. The right opportunity is out there, and it will come when the time is right. Just Never say never, and don’t give up. Keep pushing forward, improving yourself, and yes, keep praying.