Advice for PR Interns #pr101

I asked some of my favorite Twitter PR friends to tell me what their advice for PR interns would be. Here is the list of all the amazing, and helpful, responses I received. (I would also strongly suggest following them as well.)

Share your own advice! What helped you? What did you learn while interning that you wish you would have known before hand?

@PartiesandPR

@PRGuySy Success begins with goals, determination and learning everyone's name! Don't hide at your desk. Network in the office!

@PRGuySy Ask questions if you don't understand something. Otherwise, it'll be assumed you know what you're doing.

@NYCPRboy Attention to detail, plan ahead, never assume, outside the box pitches for days. Short & sweet messages always. 

@MadGirlPR Be open to possibilities within your internship! You never know what will blossom. 

@raschandahall Don't be afraid to ask questions, but exhaust all research options before you do. 

@Addicted_To_PR My advice is stay focused on your tasks, take time to look at details, and always looking for opportunities to engage.

@emilyvontom Take every opportunity presented to you into consideration. and whenever possible say, "yes!" be reliable and dedicated.

@sierrax0x Don't give up and choose carefully! Find clients that fit you!

@dannyscoorze You don't know absoutely everything about PR. You don't even know how to scratch the surface. Find the thought-leaders in your organization, and get their wisdom, input, and thoughts. They know exponentially more than you do, and often are happy to share their knowledge.

@YazminaCabrera Be open to learn new things every single day and always maintain a "CAN DO" attitude. Absorb as much information as possible and keep your eyes and ears open. Your internship might become the foundation of a successful PR career and might teach you more than a Masters Degree. I've done three internships and this philosophy has always helped me.


@OliviaAdamsPR Be eager to learn. Be passionate. Always ask questions.

@OliviaAdamsPR Also, it's important to be innovative! Share your past experience and try to apply it to your current position.

@PRgirlConfess Be creative, ask questions, keeping a diary of what you did and learned each day will also help you grow in the field!

@PRgirlConfess Be the first one there and the last to leave, and always go the extra mile!

@PRGirlWannabe Stand out! Prepare to work hard & long, with a smile! Always check in to see if there's more to be done, hint: there usually i.

@PRodigyGroupe Stay hungry, focused & speak up!

@ThePRCloset Be on time, work hard, be a sponge, don't act entitled, and ask questions!

@ashleesimone Always go with your gut! Instinct is paramount.