#ImAnIntern Chat Transcript

For those of you who missed last Wednesday’s #ImAnIntern Chat, here’s the transcript. Enjoy!

DannyCox
@KelseySpellman Continue writing about your experience; broaden your lens to focus on trends in the area/others’ experience #ImAnIntern
10:00 PM May 12th via web in reply to KelseySpellman

NicoleBersani
@DannyCox Good luck and thanks for setting up the chat! #ImAnIntern
9:18 PM May 12th via web in reply to DannyCox

NicoleBersani
@JenniferMYang & @annahellgeth Thank you! and everyone else on the #ImAnIntern chat!
9:16 PM May 12th via web in reply to JenniferMYang

annahellgeth
Great #ImAnIntern chat! Thanks @DannyCox for organizing!
9:13 PM May 12th via web

heatherbartman
@DannyCox Thanks so much! This was very beneficial! #ImAnIntern
9:09 PM May 12th via web from Athens, OH

JenniferMYang
Thanks for hosting the chat @DannyCox. Great idea! #imanintern
9:08 PM May 12th via web

nicklucido
@DannyCox Thanks for hosting! Looking forward to future chats, and maybe an in-person meet up this summer, too. #ImAnIntern
9:07 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to DannyCox

DannyCox
#ImAnIntern If you missed the chat but have questions youd really like answered, please dont hesitate to reach out. Thats what its all about
9:06 PM May 12th via TweetDeck

DannyCox
#ImAnIntern Thank you for those of you who were able to join us tonight! Keep your eyes peeled for future chats to focus on spec. areas
9:05 PM May 12th via TweetDeck

annahellgeth
@NicoleBersani the scariest part is that everything moves at a very fast pace. As long as you can multitask you will be great! #ImAnIntern
9:02 PM May 12th via web

MarandaSaling
I just got home, am I too late for the #ImAnIntern twitter chat?!
9:01 PM May 12th via web

DannyCox
@NicoleBersani Both are incredible, I’m loving every moment. Nothing too scary yet (knock, knock, knock) #ImAnIntern
9:00 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to NicoleBersani

DannyCox
@annelw Provide consistent, high quality content while always writing for YOUR audience. Find like-minded blogs and connect #ImAnIntern
9:00 PM May 12th via TweetDeck

eabradley
@nicklucido I have def done that. I say yes to a lot but can’t do everything #ImAnIntern
9:00 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to nicklucido

nicklucido
@DannyCox Truth. It’s almost worse when you take on too many projects and overpromise. You need to be reasonable. #ImAnIntern
8:59 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to DannyCox

NicoleBersani
Thanks @DannyCox How is Weber and Chitown? #ImAnIntern Have you had any scary situations yet? ha
8:58 PM May 12th via web

nicklucido
Get noticed by introducing yourself to coworkers and offer to help with their projects (but don’t spread yourself too thin). #ImAnIntern
8:55 PM May 12th via TweetDeck
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DannyCox
@NicoleBersani Just think strategically, consider what you do from other perspectives, and if all else fails: ask #ImAnIntern
8:54 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to NicoleBersani

DannyCox
@NicoleBersani the scariest thing is doing something incredibly stupid in a public, permanent space (read: social media) #ImAnIntern
8:53 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to NicoleBersani

heatherbartman
@DannyCox Okay. That’s what I was thinking, but I didn’t know if that was okay. Thanks! #ImAnIntern
8:53 PM May 12th via web from Athens, OH

DannyCox
@heatherbartman As far as presence: seek out blogs that discuss what you’re passionate about and participate- comment! #ImAnIntern
8:52 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to heatherbartman

DannyCox
@heatherbartman If nothing else, start off building a continuous online portfolio #ImAnIntern
8:52 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to heatherbartman

NicoleBersani
What’s the scariest part as an intern? I’m working at FD in Chicago this summer and will admit I’m a little nervous #ImAnIntern
8:50 PM May 12th via web

heatherbartman
I really want to have a blogging presence, but I don’t know what to blog about. Any ideas? #ImAnIntern
8:49 PM May 12th via web from Athens, OH

annahellgeth
@DannyCox ask questions, be proactive, find a mentor to talk to, and always send daily updates to your team #ImAnIntern
8:47 PM May 12th via web

DannyCox
#ImAnIntern For those looking to go agency side, start building relationships with bloggers now. Have a presence before you need it
8:47 PM May 12th via TweetDeck

eabradley
Def listen a lot and show you are proactive #ImAnIntern
8:44 PM May 12th via TweetDeck

DannyCox
@annahellgeth @nicklucido Some advice for our soon-to-be interns: how do you get noticed for the right reasons the first week? #ImAnIntern
8:43 PM May 12th via TweetDeck

KelseySpellman
@DannyCox i never though of it that way but so true! @jennifermyang i definitely will, that’s great advice! #ImAnIntern
8:40 PM May 12th via web

annahellgeth
@AndreaHarless make TO-DO lists and keep them in front of you all day long! Check off after each task is accomplished #ImAnIntern
8:38 PM May 12th via web

DannyCox
@AndreaHarless Honestly, most days I look up at the clock for the first time at 4. If you’re busy and love what you do, days fly #ImAnIntern
8:37 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to AndreaHarless

DannyCox
@KelseySpellman That means your ideas are 10% of the workflow. You have a great opportunity to make a difference- rock it! #ImAnIntern
8:36 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to KelseySpellman

JenniferMYang
@KelseySpellman Be willing to take on more than your internship description. Especially at a non-profit! #imanintern
8:36 PM May 12th via web

heatherbartman
@DannyCox The plant manager is a family friend so he told me about it so I applied. & I like that analogy! #ImAnIntern
8:36 PM May 12th via web from Athens, OH

AndreaHarless
What are some tips to get through the long work days? #ImAnIntern
8:35 PM May 12th via web

DannyCox
@heatherbartman The best way to open doors is to ask questions. It shows your interested and inquisitive. #ImAnIntern
8:35 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to heatherbartman

KelseySpellman
I’m interning at a non-profit this summer that has an office staff totaling about 10 employees, any advice? #ImAnIntern
8:35 PM May 12th via web

DannyCox
@heatherbartman Think about networking like a plant- the more attention and care you give it, the bigger and stronger it grows. #ImAnIntern
8:34 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to heatherbartman

heatherbartman
@DannyCox thanks again! Even if I can’t intern there this summer, should I contact him already to show that I’m interested? #ImAnIntern
8:32 PM May 12th via web from Athens, OH

DannyCox
@HeatherBartman I think you’re our only client-side participant so far: how did you get your Pepperidge Farm internship? #ImAnIntern
8:31 PM May 12th via TweetDeck

DannyCox
@JenniferMyang I actually reached out through Twitter to some folks who I knew worked at Weber #ImAnIntern
8:30 PM May 12th via TweetDeck

annahellgeth
@heatherbartman that’s fabulous that you already landed a internship.Try to get as much experience as possible before graduating #ImAnIntern
8:30 PM May 12th via web

JenniferMYang
@DannyCox Thanks! Same as @Abernst. Learned about org through info interviews. Networking is big! How did you start at Weber? #imanintern
8:28 PM May 12th via web

DannyCox
@heatherbartman Use alumni connections that exist @abrownFMPR is a good resource to start with as an OU grad #ImAnIntern
8:27 PM May 12th via TweetDeck

heatherbartman
thanks @nicklucido & @dannycox! I eventually want to intern at Fahlgren Mortine. Any past/current interns there? #ImAnIntern
8:25 PM May 12th via web from Athens, OH

nicklucido
@DannyCox There’s always a wicked learning curve whenever you start somewhere new. You have to be receptive to a new environment #ImAnIntern
8:23 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to DannyCox

DannyCox
@jennifermyang Remember that there’s a learning curve and you’ll catch up. Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you’re unsure #ImAnIntern
8:21 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to JenniferMYang

JenniferMYang
What can I expect in my first week of internship? Any pointers? #imanintern
8:19 PM May 12th via web

abernst
I wish I had done more internships in college.They make a big difference…take advantage while you can. #imanintern
8:19 PM May 12th via web

DannyCox
@heatherbartman First of all, congrats on landing one so soon! You can never start too soon. My biggest piece of advice: smile #ImAnIntern
8:18 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to heatherbartman

nicklucido
@heatherbartman Great to see you’re gaining experience so early! Be a sponge, ask big picture questions and work hard. #ImAnIntern
8:18 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to heatherbartman

heatherbartman
I’m a freshman, and my first internship is this summer at Pepperidge Farm:) Anything I should know? #ImAnIntern
8:16 PM May 12th via web from Athens, OH

DannyCox
@Abernst Each office will have it’s own personality, but at #WSChi there is a very supportive and welcoming environment. #ImAnIntern
8:16 PM May 12th via TweetDeck

abernst
Anyone current Weber interns who can tell me what it’s like? #imanintern
8:13 PM May 12th via web

nicklucido
@DannyCox I’m right there with you trying to keep up with #PRStudChat and #ImAnIntern tonight!
8:13 PM May 12th via TweetDeck in reply to DannyCox

DannyCox
@Jennifermyang my experience (very small in-house, very large agency) is fairly small. In both, u work for clients best interest #ImAnIntern
8:11 PM May 12th via TweetDeck

DannyCox
@Abernst I couldn’t agree more. Speaking of networking I’m participating in both #PRStudChat & #ImAnIntern tonight
8:09 PM May 12th via TweetDeck

JenniferMYang
What is distinctive about agency vs. in-house PR internships? Will be a Fleishman-Hillard intern in a few weeks. Stoked! #imanintern
8:08 PM May 12th via web

abernst
networking is key! I met someone who works at Weber and he put me in touch #imanintern
8:07 PM May 12th via web

DannyCox
@abersnt To get us started, how did you find/land your internship with Weber Shandwick? #ImAnIntern
8:05 PM May 12th via web

DannyCox
For any who are joining in, feel free to ask questions at any point. Are there any students who have a burning issue to start? #ImAnIntern
8:04 PM May 12th via web

abernst
I’m starting a post-grad internship at Weber Shandwick in a few weeks…very psyched! #imanintern
8:04 PM May 12th via web

DannyCox
Just kicking off the first #ImAnIntern chat! For those who want to join but are unsure how, just search or create a column for #ImAnIntern