Interning for Unilever
It’s been over a year since I did my internship at Unilever, and I’m still on a high every time I think about it. Being a Brand Building intern for 5 months has done me a lot of good, in terms of personal growth and other opportunities. I got to meet a lot of people in the fields of marketing, media, and advertising, and was able to work on several projects for a brand I learned to love. The idea of waking up at 4:30 in the morning was something I used to dread; but somehow, I managed to pick myself up every morning, and look forward to everything I had to accomplish for the day (for both work and school) - this is the kind of excitement that I want to keep chasing.
The best thing about an internship in a FMCG company is that projects keep on rolling; so there’s always a new thing to learn, especially if it’s your first time interning. I got to learn more about digital marketing and project management; go to shoots; and work on launches and events. Learning about the dynamic between clients and agencies was also an interesting thing to discover.
More than anything, I have great appreciation for my former boss, Mayan, who chose to take a chance on me. It was a stroke of luck to score an interview, but it’s her trust in me that continuously fuels my drive to do better. The work was challenging (and tiring at times), yes, but it was because of her guidance that motivated me to continuously work to follow through.
I guess, overall, while internships that demand for accountability is fulfilling (especially in success), having a good environment and a great boss makes the experience a thousand times better.