实习的价值

Nick Corey was recently hired as a specialist in digital/strategy at (添加)企业 在普罗维登斯. 他们是怎么做到的? 平面设计 and web development major do it in his first year after graduation? His experience and preparation at Roger Williams University was certainly key. So was the fact that he had a foot in the door already after interning at the company since the summer of his junior year. Recently, the Rhode Island native reflected on his experience at RWU and the value of internships:

What were some experiences here at RWU that helped prepare you for your current role?
The Web开发 Center class with Professor of Web开发/Computer Information Systems Al Cutting was one experience. It taught me how to work with clients and form lasting professional relationships with them, 哪一点对我目前的职位至关重要. Another class that helped prepare me was Professor of Marketing Ben Carr's introduction to marketing class. It was hands down one of the best courses I took at RWU, because it laid some of the foundational marketing terms and strategies I still use today. 除了, Professor of Theatre Jeffrey Martin directed most of the theatrical shows I took part in at RWU. Being a part of those shows taught me a great deal about work ethic, collaboration and teamwork – skills that are essential to working on a multidisciplinary team like the one here at (添加)企业 or at any company.

你最初是如何参与(增加)风险投资的
I visited (添加)企业 to learn more about the real day-to-day role of a 平面设计er. I shadowed many employees that day (some of whom are my current coworkers) and, 在经历了这么积极的经历之后, I decided to change my major to 平面设计 and web development. 在此之前，我一直犹豫不决. 大三快结束的时候，我来当实习生.

那是什么感觉??
Along with my education at RWU, my internship built the foundation for my role now. It equipped me with the tools necessary to master digital content management. In the summer of my junior year, I worked mainly on print projects with the design team. I learned systems, processes and about (添加)企业' client partners. Later, in my senior year, that familiarity allowed me to advance past 学习 curves quickly.

你从这次经历中得到了什么?
通过在多学科公司实习, I had the opportunity to work alongside both the design and digital teams to gain exposure and experience in both fields, and also identify and understand my strengths and interests. 这是巨大的.

正因为如此, I’d advise students to look for opportunities where they can practice a variety of skills and, 如果可能的话, work for multiple semesters to dive deep into an organization and to understand everything from their day-to-day operations to their culture.

最重要的是, interning for multiple semesters in a variety of business environments helped me understand how and where I do my best work. 对我来说，这是无价的.

还有什么要补充的吗?
我再怎么强调实习的价值也不为过. Not only do they help students gain experience and make connections, but they also allow future professionals to get acclimated to a new lifestyle and schedule.

寻找实习机会? RWU的 就业中心 & 专业发展 可以帮助.