Prompt: What are three things you learned from your internship that you will be able to use in your future career?

     One of the most important things I learned from this internship was to network, network, network! There can never be enough of this, especially for a college student on the lookout for job opportunities. When talking to some of the crew members of the morning news, they told me about how networking had gotten them the connections to get their jobs and about an employee who had previously been an intern like me. This particular employee had been rehired on full time and climbed through the ranks partly because of his great networking skills. His was only one of several examples of just how far networking can get you. 

     Another thing I learned was that double checking is the only way to go. It’s amazing what a second look over a spreadsheet can bring to light. Although you may have methodically gone through your assignment, you never know where you may have had a minor slip up. First impressions are very important and in marketing, a bad impression can’t be afforded. The little extra effort to double check can save a lot of time and trouble later. 

     Lastly, I learned that there are many career paths to “dream jobs” and not to underestimate my abilities. After completing this internship, I am more motivated to push myself harder to achieve the types of jobs I want when I graduate. Many employees at KTLA worked in several different areas before getting to where they are now and it is reassuring that there is no path laid out in stone to that perfect job but only good connections, skills, and maybe a sprinkling of luck.