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DON'T TAKE AN INTERNSHIP IN A STARTUP! I AM TELLING YOU DON'T! Lately, I've seen so many posts about “fyi I have completed my internship” and honestly, I’ve found many of them unnecessary—like adding info nobody asked for. But hey, it’s their profile, their choice. I’m not here for another “just FYI” update. I’m here to share my experience. From settling into an unfamiliar state with a language I don’t speak, to learning something new every day, to discovering my own worth and reflecting on my learnings—that’s what I want to write about. I had the chance to work as a Marketing Intern for BEWILD-COFFEE under Sattva Life Foods Pvt Ltd in Hyderabad. This brand is part of a startup called BEFOREST, which is working towards a greater cause—delivering value through collectives, products, services, and platforms in the most sustainable way. They're adding value to the environment and preserving nature. (You can read more about them here https://beforest.co/). So, what did I learn in this internship? And why am I saying not to join a startup as an intern? Listen, I was a marketing intern, but I ended up working on product ideation for casual gifting bundles, collaborating with the creativity team on discovery box ideas and other creative concepts. I dived into cost-based pricing models for Bewild specialty coffee and competitors based pricing model for new launches of coffee, exploring grain size details and working closely with operations, business development, and finance. (Quick shoutout to coffee lovers: Bewild Coffee is incredible! Check it out https://bewild.life/) I worked on unit economics models, created a financial breakeven model for permaculture-farmed coffee with operation timeline, and collaborated on product manufacturing, internal pricing, to even give my input in brand direction. (Details are not possible) So, was I misled by the “marketing” internship title and forced to work in other domains? Nope. I worked under the marketing domain, applied academic knowledge to segment our product, targeted niche markets, and positioned it effectively with our business model and much more! Sounds like marketing, right? But listen—creating a cost-based pricing model, developing frameworks for the firm’s future targets, crafting policies for production and operations, and ideating gifting bundles—all of this was marketing too. Because every insight led to one goal: maximizing value satisfaction for our customers. That’s where marketing meets value proposition. I won’t drag this post out any longer. To sum up, my two-month internship taught me that if you can work across departments with a top-view approach and have the eagerness to dive in, only then should you consider a startup internship. Feel free to reach out if you want to know more or follow up. Lastly, a huge thank you to my reporting manager, Shruti A. ma'am, for all the guidance and learning. Her leadership made my internship incredibly rewarding.

The other area we identified where we could add value in Wayhome for agents was to help boost customer engagements with clients. If an agent was to help a client by sending them off to a vacation rental or other short-term rental platform, the agent would have no idea if the client actually booked the place or the timelines on when they would be arriving and how long they would be at their temporary stay location. With Wayhome for agents, we empower agents with this information. During our past internship, Nicolas Desranleau and Peyton Smith created a really nifty feature that sent notifications to agents during critical time periods with suggested messaging for agents to clients. We currently notify agents when clients: - Receive listings - Few weeks before their move in date - Mid-stay check in - When their stay is completed Any other suggestions for critical moments when agents would need to reach out to their clients during a transition process? #feedbackwelcome #addingvalue #realestatetools #realestateagents

🌟It has been an amazing journey in the short-term rental Academy with Grace Chibueze - Okere 🌟 An opportunity to add to my knowledge and grow 💯 Learning is not a destination it is a continuous process.🎯 Never stop learning because life never stops teaching.💯 So many people want the same set of things you want, jobs, clothes, etc and they make an effort to to get it. I want you to learn to put an EXTRA in the effort you make.🌟 This extra effort will help you achieve mind-blowing results. It's another week for you to learn something new and add to your knowledge 🎯 Seeing my post for the first time 🌟I am Gloria Chinelo Onyenze your Executive Virtual assistant, Short Term Rental Manager, and Airbnb co-host. My services include 💎Managing calendars and email 💎Scheduling meetings and appointments 💎Guest Relationship 💎Managing check-in /check-out 💎Coordinating Property Maintenance 💎Driving direct bookings. 💎Locating STR-approved properties for rental arbitrage. 💎Coordinating tasks and supporting the team. 💎Creating beautiful graphic designs 💎Generating leads 🌟I am dedicated and committed to achieving excellence. AIRBNB Host Help Airbnb Host Community , ShortTermRentalz , AirbnbManager Airbnb for Work ShortTermHousing.com Joseph ShortTermStays ShortTermRental BARI CasaMelo Booking.com BookingJini VRBO HomeAway I am ready to undergo an internship training program with your company. I hope to learn more from you and develop the skills needed to be a short-term rental expert. Happy new week my LinkedIn family wishing you a Productive week 💐 Ps: I designed this flyer😊 #Happynewweek #Mondaymotivation

An internship that paid me Rs 2500 / month changed my life. When I was 16, I chose to skip college and did a direct video-editing course instead. This only took up 3 hours / week, so I had a lot of time to kill. So to do something productive, I started looking for video editing internships. I landed an online gig at a news channel with a stipend of Rs 7500 / month. This was big money for me, so I was excited. But the work was monotonous and couldn’t challenge me. I realised I wouldn’t learn much there, so I quit. I started my job hunt again - sent countless emails, utilised job portals, and tried to use my network. A few days later, I got an offer through Internshala — which was a lot more exciting. The only problem? The stipend was Rs. 2500 / month, one-third of what I was earning earlier. I took it up anyway for the learning opportunity, since this was offline and I had the chance to work with good brands. Upon joining, I realised I made the right choice. Swiggy had just entered Chandigarh and we were in charge of the video production. I took part in shoots, even though it wasn’t a part of my job role (and I didn’t get paid for it). But I learnt a lot, and over the next 12 months, we covered nearly 300 restaurants. I also worked with Oyo, covered some high end events as a videographer, and became an integral part of the team. - I went to meetings and met founders who had built startups worth 1000 Cr+. - I started helping in onboarding new team members and training them. - I became a member of the newly established digital marketing team. But soon after, the pandemic hit, and I was out of work, so I started freelancing. Even though the internship didn’t pay me much monetarily, the experience I gained paved the way for my future. It improved my skillset and soft-skills which helped me build my agency. If you’re just starting out in your career, remember to learn before you earn. A small sacrifice in the present will help you earn exponentially more in the future. Would you take a pay cut for the right opportunity? #internship #career #entrepreneur

I am excited to share that I have completed a fantastic internship at Pacific Smiles Group, immersing myself in marketing and communications. This hands-on experience allowed me to apply and enhance the skills I gained through my studies, and I am incredibly grateful for the journey. Key Highlights: - Website Redesign & UX Optimisation: I had the privilege of redesigning key web pages, a project that significantly improved our SEO and user engagement metrics. Witnessing my design concepts come to life and positively impact the user experience was genuinely satisfying. - Content Creation & SEO: I developed articles for Women’s Health Week and optimised content for SEO, honing my ability to create compelling, on-brand content that resonates with our target audience and performs well in search engines. - Market Research & Strategy Development: I researched potential areas for new store openings, analysed demographics, and developed tailored marketing strategies to ensure optimisation. I also conducted competitor analysis in these regions, contributing to a comprehensive marketing report. - Dental Health Week Social Media Campaign: I contributed to the campaign's rollout on social media, writing content for LinkedIn and other platforms to ensure it resonated with the target audience. I also gained valuable insights into how these campaigns align with broader marketing strategies. - Collaboration with External Agencies: Engaging with agencies like Slingshot enhanced my grasp of marketing dynamics, showing how effective partnerships drive impactful campaigns and brand success. I am deeply thankful to the fantastic team at Pacific Smiles Group for their support and mentorship throughout this internship. This experience has significantly boosted my confidence and prepared me for the next chapter in my marketing career. I am more than ready to take on new challenges and continue my journey of learning and growth within the dynamic marketing field. I am not just excited but fully prepared for the opportunities ahead! #Marketing #Internship #DigitalMarketing #SEO #ContentCreation #UserExperience #ProfessionalGrowth Alice Telford Kylie Mulville Hamish Davies Pacific Smiles Group University of South Australia Slingshot Media Ventures

This semester, I had the opportunity to work with Big Sky Rentals, a company striving to tear down barriers to entry in outdoor sports by providing high-quality outdoor gear at a fraction of the price of retail. I would like to specifically thank my supervisor, Tyler McKay, for challenging and investing in me this semester.    Did you know that hunting and fishing provide roughly $150B per year to the US economy? This is a huge number, but because of the high costs of the necessary gear, many are prohibited from trying hunting or fishing. Not to mention, transporting gear is a hassle and storing it can be a nightmare, cluttering your closets, garage, bedroom, etc. For those who are new to a sport or might be joining a friend for a first-time trip, the thought of spending thousands on space-stealing gear that they may never use again can be extremely daunting.    Big Sky reduces entry costs, keeps gear out of your garage, and provides convenience by shipping gear to wherever the customer is going. With Big Sky, it's as simple as rent, receive, return.    The startup environment is unique because of the continually changing environment that requires quick decisions and innovation to be successful. Since the start of working with Big Sky, I have worked on several projects and created multiple tangible materials for the company based on market and industry research. One of these materials is the one-pager included in this post.    During my internship, I was tasked with several projects that I had never encountered before. Each of these exercises put tangible experience behind classroom principles and challenged me to learn several new skills such as how to research and synthesize information, how to create a survey, and how to create effective pitch materials. One of the pitch materials that I created is the one-pager attached to this post.   In additional to these skills, I am taking away a greater appreciation for the innovation that is required of businesses within the outdoor industry and a deeper understanding of the daily activities that drive business decisions.    Thank you again to Tyler McKay for leading me this semester and to the #VIPintern Program for providing the opportunity to work with Big Sky. Jason Riley Deb Williams

Hola guys🦭 Throwback Alert! Wanted to share something here that I recently found again in my drive😅 Back in 2018, I embarked on my digital journey with an incredible internship at HappyShappy – India's ultimate shopping cart & discovery platform. This was probably my 1st time getting into digital world and exploring stuffs, before this phone and social media was just for fun to me... But this internship, it wasn't just about exploring ideas; it was about diving into the vibrant world of lifestyle, fashion, gifting, celebrations, decor, beauty, food, and travel. HappyShappy wasn't just a company; it was a tech-savvy haven where AI met lifestyle and I met the ever exciting #SocialMediaWorld to stick by... Where every click felt like a discovery, from learning the ropes to witnessing AI's magic in enhancing user experience, it was a ride filled with insights & growth. 🚀 Here's to those beginnings, the learnings, and the journey that shaped my digital narrative! 🌟 . . . . . #SwapnapurtiMishra #Sappy #SMM #ThrowbackThursday #DigitalJourney #Myfirstinternship #Myfirstjob #Socialmediamanager #Contentmanager #DigitalMarketing #Socialmediamarketing

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🎉 Wrapping up my Content Marketing Internship at Gogolook Roo.cash! Reflecting on this experience, I’m grateful for the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. Roo.cash is an incredible platform that helps consumers make informed financial decisions, and I’m proud to have contributed to its mission. During this internship, I had the chance to : - Optimize the company’s blog with SEO-driven content, resulting in a significant boost in organic traffic and improved search engine rankings. - Work on several content series that generated millions of clicks, driving more visibility and engagement for the platform. - Conduct competitor analysis and keyword research using tools like Ahrefs, which helped shape content strategies and seize high-traffic opportunities. - Leverage AI tools to enhance content marketing precision and execution efficiency, improving how we target and reach our audience. Beyond the technical skills, this internship taught me the value of data-driven decision making in content strategy and how crucial cross-team collaboration is in achieving great results. I want to extend a huge thank you to Hank Lin and Chloe Yeh for their guidance and support. Your mentorship pushed me to grow and learn more than I could have imagined, and I truly appreciate everything you've done to help me succeed. This experience has been a big step in my career, and I’m excited to carry these new skills and insights into my future endeavors! #ContentMarketing #SEO #AI #RooCash #Gogolook #Internship #Growth

Whoever said an intern's job is to get coffee? ☕️🙅♂️ Internships are all about learning and enjoying the experience. That's precisely what Namira Zikri did during her time at SuperPixel as our first-ever copywriter and video creator intern. Swipe to peek into the marketing team's internship life! We're always open to collaborating with people from different disciplines – it also helps us expand our horizons and grow. Got questions? Drop them in the comments below! We're happy to answer 🤗 #internship #internshipjourney #creativeinternship #copywriting #contentcreation #marketing #animationstudio