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The Quintessential Guide to Finding and Maximizing Internships
Chapter 8: Internship Case Study
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Davis advises other students interested in doing internships: "Don't limit yourself, especially in business. If you have a preference for one field, such as marketing, explore as much of that field as you possibly can. Skillsets tend to overlap, but if you're perceptive, you'll learn a ton about who you are and where you fit in the mix."
Where has school been for Davis during her internship addiction? Asked to compare the learning she gained from internships with her classroom learning, Davis declares that "the two don't compare at all. I like to think of my classroom education as the first few steps on a long flight of stairs. Internships come right after. College is important for getting the basics and becoming well-rounded. Classes point you in the right direction and give you something to talk about when you get there. For me, that direction was toward internships. In each position I've held, I've gained more of an insight on the goings-on of actual offices, not just the group-project simulations you get in class. Internships shed light on the mysterious world of office politics, the role of experience and expectations, work etiquette, and so much more. I'm using my internship experience as footing for when I graduate and start working full-time. Most of my friends that have graduated already had a serious case of culture shock when they started working. I feel as though my experience will make it a much smoother transition."
That transition will likely include Davis' latest venture. While working at the public-relations agency and getting firsthand experience with PR, Davis says, "I felt like I was ready to start working toward one of my lifelong goals -- starting a not-for-profit college-radio promotions and publicity company. After working at Island Def Jam and Power, I felt like my energy was much better spent using my college-radio experience and my publicity experience to help artists that have yet to become established by offering a low-to-no cost service. And so, I established BlockStar Promo." (See also BlockStar's MySpace page).
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