Category: Eindfase
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How my first internship changed my perspective on corporate life
Diving into the world of insect-based feed: my internship at Protix As the last part of my Communication Science Bachelor, I had to find an internship, which initially seemed daunting –stepping into the ‘real world’. I applied to numerous companies, mostly large corporations, and after months of interviews and rejections, I finally landed an internship…
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A day in the life of an intern
In the past six months, I have been going through an eye-opening experience for a twenty-one year old: my first professional job. My role was Head of Outgoing Global Exchanges in AIESEC in Amsterdam. AIESEC is a leadership youth-led organization that exists in over 108 countries and sends people abroad for volunteering projects or internships.…
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Behind the Lens: My Experiences with Model Shoots as a Hunkemöller Intern
During my 5 month internship at the well-known Dutch lingerie company Hunkemöller, I got the opportunity to learn more about the world of e-commerce model shoots. I found my position in this marketing department to be even more interesting because Hunkemöller is known for its inclusive and empowering brand values. They put a lot of effort…
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Hospitality meets communication: Insights from my internship experience.
My name is Kira, and I am a second year communication science student studying Communication Science at the University of Amsterdam. I am currently pursuing my 6 month Internship since February at Zoku Amsterdam as Reservations and Communication Intern. Zoku is a hotel chain with four locations across Europe. The company targets business travellers as…
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My first experience in the corporate world
The past five months I spent as an intern at HelloFresh were incredibly valuable for my studies and career, and I experienced significant personal development. This was my first 9-5 job in a corporate office, and I was fortunate to have a very positive experience. What I will remember for a very long time are…
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Embracing Your First Journey: Something I want to share
I wonder how many people reading this blog are like me, scared of growing up. Maybe it’s because I’ve heard too many stories about the harsh realities of the world, so I’ve always resisted the idea of growing up. I’ve been stuck in this “school” ivory tower for 20 years, coasting through with average grades…
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A Day in the Life of Communication & Partnerships Intern
9:00 AM – Morning routine I start my day at 9:00 AM, settling into my desk at the True Price Foundation (TPF) office with a cup of coffee. My first task is to check emails and the Global Partnership on the True Price of Food’ inbox. Members often reach out with questions about projects or…
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Interning at Justdiggit 101
Hello everyone! My name is Giulia Bianchi, and I am in my final year of the Communication Science Bachelor’s programme. I am excited to share with you my experience interning at Justdiggit an NGO based in Amsterdam. Justdiggit is a non-profit organization dedicated to community-led landscape restoration projects in Kenya and Tanzania. So, what exactly…
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Day in the Life of an Internal Communications Intern at Hunkemöller
Working 9-5 – besides being Dolly Parton’s famous song lyrics, this is also the daily weekday schedule of most corporate employees. The best thing about this set up? According to my colleague, it is being able to come home after work and do whatever you want. For students, unfortunately, this does not always apply. On…