The article shares the journey of a student majoring in advertising and public relations who is struggling to secure an internship amid a competitive job market. With internship opportunities dwindling, the student finally receives an offer from a marketing firm but soon discovers the experience is disappointing. The narrative highlights the challenges of applying for numerous positions, facing high rejection rates, and the pressure of gaining experience in a competitive industry. It serves as a reflection on the current internship landscape for aspiring professionals.
As an advertising and public relations major, my professors emphasize that graduating with at least one internship is key to future success in this field.
The job market is at a historic low, and internship opportunities are extremely competitive, with Citadel noting applications rose 65%, accepting less than 1%.
Winning an internship felt amazing, but it soon turned into my biggest nightmare when I discovered the harsh reality of the company wasn't what I envisioned.
Many college students, like myself, face the grinding process of applying to numerous internships, often receiving automated rejection emails in return.
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