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  • 01-09-2017 3:06pm
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    ssmith6287
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    I'm being made redundant in a few weeks and ive been toying with the idea of trying to gain experience in another field. Do business's take on 2 or 3 month interns. Looking to get into digital marketing. I have been doing lots of online courses and even looked at qqi standards. there is literally no difference between them so I feel I have the knowledge. I just need to put it to practice. Any advise?


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    MrGaryFox
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    Quite a broad question but best plan of action here would be to identify 5 companies you would love to work with and believe you have a realistic chance of connecting with them. Create tailored approaches for each one.
    Don't scattergun your CV into companies and ask for internships. The good companies won't entertain it and the companies that will won't be the kind you'll learn anything from.


    Companies will be only interested if you are going to bring value or add something to their business. Adding an intern for 2-3 months can be expensive in terms of having a staff member train/mentor you and get you working within the company. Really you want to approach them with a proposal for a project that you believe you could execute for them. Bring value and they'll listen. Best of luck with it.


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    ssmith6287
    Registered Users Posts: 1,341 ✭✭✭ssmith6287


    Excellent advice. Thanks very much


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