Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Associates at Nectar
Bella, an Associate at Nectar, emphasizes the importance of internships for entry-level PR roles, stating, "I honestly could not imagine entering my role without any experience before this." Their diverse internship experience across community outreach, marketing, journalism, and PR provided a strong foundation and transferable skills applicable to many fields, highlighting the value of broad experience in building a successful career.
Internships, Communication Skills, Public Relations, Entry-Level Positions, Career Exploration
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Bella Luppino
Associate
Nectar
Loyola Marymount University
N/A
Communications
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Video Highlights
1. Numerous internships provide hands-on experience crucial for entering PR roles.
2. Exploring various fields like community outreach, marketing, and journalism offers a broader understanding of the industry and applicable skills.
3. Developing foundational skills in communication and organization benefits PR careers and other fields.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
For PR, there are a lot of internships that offer hands-on work. I honestly could not imagine entering my role without prior experience. If I had been thrown into this role without any other internship, I think I would have been so lost.
I honestly recommend taking as many internships as you can. I worked in a lot of different fields, including community outreach, marketing, PR, and journalism. I feel like I got a taste of every aspect of my industry and related industries.
This definitely gave me a lot of experience. For PR, I know there are many internships, especially in bigger cities. Taking any internship where you can gain skills will help you in any field.
In PR, you can apply things you learn from different fields. Building basic skills, such as communication and organization, will help you in PR specifically and in any industry.