Marketing studies

Professional marketing internship

Marketing is one of the most popular internship destinations abroad. In Russia, finding an internship for beginners without experience is extremely difficult. Moreover, all the trends in this field appear abroad, therefore, through training, the trainee will be able to study and work with the latest trends.

Trainees are looking for both new companies and those already established in the market. An intern can choose a company for himself in the field, requirements for the employee and the volume of tasks.

Internships in the field of marketing are offered in almost all countries of the world. The choice depends on your preferences in climate, culture, remoteness from your home country. The most popular countries are:

  • USA;
  • United Kingdom;
  • Mauritius;
  • Spain;
  • Japan;
  • Canada;
  • China.

Basic requirements for the applicant:

  • A student or recent graduate of a profile or related field;
  • Age from 18 to 30 years;
  • The level of English is not lower than Intermediate (for most programs);
  • Motivation letter;
  • CV.

This list may be supplemented by various additional requirements.

Preference is given to candidates with specialized education and a high level of English proficiency. Work experience is encouraged. Also, for internships in some countries, you may need a second foreign language. This requirement is not necessary, each company decides for itself.

Marketing internship for students

An internship for marketers requires candidates to have certain skills that are acquired either while studying in a specialized field of the university, or when studying in online courses. People without specialized education can be allowed to undergo an internship if courses, webinars that a person went through are written in their resume. It is best to attach diplomas and training certificates to the resume.

If you have a specialized or related education, then it is enough to present a diploma of education or a certificate of training.

Spheres related to marketing:

  • economy;
  • advertising;
  • management;
  • sociology.

The duties of a marketer include various tasks:

  • creation of marketing companies;
  • communication strategy development;
  • creating content for the site;
  • work with SEO;
  • writing web analytics reports;
  • market and competitor analysis;
  • customer acquisition and communication with them.

Of course, the trainee will not be engaged in all these tasks. Basically, he will carry out some part of the task or lead small advertising companies. All work is carried out under the supervision of an experienced specialist who will help with the tasks, answer all questions and teach everything you need. Often companies offer to undergo additional training on those aspects that the student has not studied before.

Internship cost

Finding a free internship in marketing is possible, but extremely difficult. The easiest way to find free software on your own, but searches can take a lot of time. When contacting a specialized agency, you will need to pay for an internship. The cost usually includes the selection of an employer, agency support during the internship, visa, assistance in writing a letter of motivation, resume and in preparation for the interview.

The cost of the program depends on the country, duration and price of the company that provides the practice. The most expensive internships in England, the USA and Canada, the cost of a six-month internship there can reach up to $3,000. Some of the cheapest programs can be found in Chinese companies, a three-month internship there will cost about $900, and a six-month internship will cost $ 1400.

The duration of the internship can vary from one month to two years. Some programs lasting from six months to a year can be extended by agreement with the employer.

When calculating the budget for the internship, remember the additional expenses: flight, insurance, meals, accommodation, Internet and mobile communications in the host country, moving around the country, etc.

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