Marketing Internship

Omega28

Hi

I am hoping this is the right place to post this - sorry if it is not.

I have 9 months of 'free time' now before I start a masters in marketing and want to utilize this time as much as possible and gain exposure to the commercial world, as this is an area I am seriously lacking in at such an age (28)

I have applied for a few internships but no word back. I am wondering does anyone recommend any companies that offer internships (unpaid is fine) in the area of Marketing?

Thanks

adamrooney

Dylanmc111 wrote: »

Hi

I am hoping this is the right place to post this - sorry if it is not.

I have 9 months of 'free time' now before I start a masters in marketing and want to utilize this time as much as possible and gain exposure to the commercial world, as this is an area I am seriously lacking in at such an age (28)

I have applied for a few internships but no word back. I am wondering does anyone recommend any companies that offer internships (unpaid is fine) in the area of Marketing?

Thanks

There seems to be plenty of them online advertising regularly. digitalmarketingjobs.ie always seem to be advertising.

modmuffin

Sent you a private message about an opportunity Dylan

BnB

Hi OP. Where are you looking (Geographically) ?

brianblaze

Check out digitalmarketingjobs.ie

Plenty of them on there normally.

Omega28

BnB wrote: »

Hi OP. Where are you looking (Geographically) ?

North city Dublin

Ideally looking for a part-time internship as I am now learning code and Google Adwords. I also plan to start up a blog as well.

Omega28

brianblaze wrote: »

Check out digitalmarketingjobs.ie

Plenty of them on there normally.

Yup, applied, no word back.

Omega28

bump

Omega28

Apart from digitalmarketingjobs.ie and jobs.ie etc is there anywehre else people would recommend? badly seeking an internship (un-paid/part-time)

berger89

tickets.ie are looking for someone!

btw, fair play for showing some initiative!

edit:damn, sorry. only for accounts assistant.

berger89

http://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1425506

Purple Mountain

OP, I would use this situation to your advantage. Research the companies that would be most beneficial to you, would look good on your CV, and somewhere you would like to work should they keep you in mind for future paid roles, then you approach said companies and offer your services!
Don't just take any ole role. It's give n take!

Omega28

I don't have any experience in the Marketing industry, or knowledge, hence why I am looking for an internship. Can I really afford to be picky? I have emailed nearly all digital media/marketing agencies in Dublin, and the only reply I am getting is a "No" so far

I have a BSc in Multimedia and currently teaching myself code (HTML,CSS,JS). Hoping to do a Masters in Marketing in Sept.

berger89

What if you popped in to some places you have your eye on? Or some place near where you live?
That way, they get to meet you face to face, and they know you are serious.

Sometimes with emails or app forms, they may get left to one side, whereas if you physically go in and cold call (sort of!), it'd stand to you

If I was an employer, I think I'd be more impressed with someone like that coz you show that you are:
-eager/willing
-determined
-audacious
-dogged

All really good traits in a potential Master of Marketing!

Omega28

That's good advice, thanks. I don't really have my 'eye' on anywhere, just hoping I can get in somewhere.

Do you think my age is against me (now 28), with a lack of work experience?

berger89

Nah I don't think lack of experience if would go against you..if anything it'd work with you because you'd be seen as mature, reliable and responsible. And the fact you don't want payment either. You just want experience. Nothing less, nothing more.

Richmond Ultra

A key skill in marketing is being able to get exposure for a campaign.
In Dublin next week Cabinteely fc are going to launch a first division team for the season ahead. There will be a lot of media exposure nationally for the first few weeks.

I'd pop off an email to them saying can you run csmpaigns etc. Money will be tight but you have a huge market and can build contacts plus doing a trial and error with stuff before starting the masters.

Cork city did it well last year and the lads got huge praise. Its a possibility.

*I have no connection to cabinteely before anybody asks. Its just a suggestion.