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City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Partnerships Intern

November 2016 - June 2017 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

The staff was fantastic - very friendly and helpful!

What I wish was different

I wish I had been a little more involved and have taken advantage of attending all possible meetings.

Advice

Ask questions and attend as many meetings - never be afraid to ask for help and to ask for more work.
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Student Intern of Communications

July 2017 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I am doing real hands-on work with communication for events, social media, media relations, and event planning. I love the staff here and they have been really trusting with the projects and information that they assign to me.

What I wish was different

These internships are not internships for hire, because they are government related jobs. Though I have a higher chance of getting a job here if I apply for one, my internship will not necessarily "turn into" a job with hard work.

Advice

Work hard! Impress your supervisors and they will give you more projects and responsibility.
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