Drastic experiences come to mind. Accounting firms give opportunities for interns to be independent. I was trusted to make calls to clients, schedule meetings and own areas of the audit. The amount of knowledge and confidence I built over 10 weeks was astonishing.
Internship Insights
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1. Succeeding in life means taking pride in every job you do and understanding that you aren’t above the menial jobs that need to get done.
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As a student at UW-Madison, I received the opportunity to apply my political interest as an intern in the Wisconsin State Assembly. As an intern, I received a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day operations of state government and our elected officials.
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Over the past five years, I’ve interned with five different organizations. With each internship I gained confidence in my career path, networked and accumulated new skills. Regardless of the enthusiasm (or lack thereof) with which I accepted these internships, each one awarded me unique experiences and capabilities.
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My first internship was in St. Louis working at a vision company where I learned the basics of B2C operations. While my highest duties included handling the company’s social media accounts, most of my days were filled with making copies.
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Have you always dreamed of working with hot dogs? If your professional pursuits are in the marketing industry, your answer should be a resounding “yes.”