Congratulations! You’ve applied for an internship and have made it to the second round: the in-person interview.
Everything from your tone of voice to the questions asked played a factor in making you shine, so you want to be sure you continue to stand out from the crowd at the office.
Candidates who are asked to meet with Garden Media at the office have one more opportunity to impress us with their talent and enthusiasm.
Topics: Public relations, Garden Media, Internship, leadership, Interviews
The holiday season is officially here, which means it’s time to give.
If you work in an office setting, chances are you’ll participate in an office grab bag or White Elephant sometime this month.
Similar to shopping for a friend or loved one, employees should devote time into thinking of a creative gift to give their coworkers.
Channel your creative energy into picking out the perfect holiday gift for your office mates.
Continue reading for tips on how to shop for the office secret Santa.
Topics: Public relations, trends, Garden Media, Internship, holiday
We get it. Phone interviews are tricky, but they’re also an unavoidable reality when it comes to finding a job or internship.
At Garden Media, we screen every intern candidate with a phone interview first. This ensures we’re bringing in the right people for the job and, most importantly, not wasting anyone’s time.
As the intern supervisor, I’ve conducted a fair share of phone interviews. I am here to tell you there are specific things that make one candidate stand out from the others.
Topics: Garden Media, Internship, leadership, lead
It is true, inspiration can come from anything, at any time. But successful people know their office space makes a big difference. I mean, heck, the average person spends more than 2,000 hours a year at their desk. Why not make it a comfortable space to send emails, make calls, hold meetings and surf the internet?
While it’s impossible to feel inspired 24/7 there’s one thing anyone can do to immediately to spark creativity: decorate the workspace.
Continue reading for three reasons about the benefits of decorating your workspace.
Topics: branding, trends, image building, Brainstorming, Internship
As the number of public relations professionals continue to rise across the country, landing a PR internship is crucial to be competitive in this growing industry.
An internship in your field (or a few) is crucial when looking for a job post-graduation. Now is the time.
It’s important for those searching for internships in the public relations industry to have an open mind. While the process can be slow, candidates can learn a lot about themselves along the way.
Topics: Public relations, hiring a public relations person, audience, Marketing to Millennials, Internship
