My Time at FlourishPR - Hannah Woodhead, Summer Intern

A bit about myself:

I am 18 and have just finished A-levels. I am looking to go to Royal Holloway university to study History. My favourite sport is netball and I go to the gym every day.

Have I ever worked in PR before?

No, I have not.

How have I been keeping myself busy over the lockdown period?

Exercise and revision

What are my main hobbies and interests?

The gym and History

What made me want to enter the world of PR?

My interest in social media and the impact it has had on the modern-day style of living.

What is my dream holiday?

I don’t have a particular on. My two that I really want to do is Egypt and India to ride the Elephants.

What is something that I want to accomplish in life?

To work to the best of my ability in everything I do and to stay as healthy as possible.

What is my favourite film?

I don’t have a particular one. I like all action and funny films.

If I could invent one thing right now, what would it be?

A shopping trolly that is split up into light stuff and heavy stuff because the fruit and veg is always the first aisle in a supermarket so always gets squashed when you get to the end.

What it’s like working for Flourish:

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Flourish. I have met some amazing people along the way creating an upbeat, hard-working environment.

What key skills did I learn?

I have learnt a variety of skills, but the ones that I have the most useful have been the ability to understand social media and the type of content published, to get certain affect from its viewers. Also, the understanding for journalists and how to grab their attention has been fascinating. I have had the opportunity to be in contact with some of these journalists and understand their thought process and what they want to see when pitching to them. I have also learnt how important annual events and the impact of news is. Everything on the media is somehow an opportunity for a client or influences the client in a way.

How long was my internship?

My internship was 2 months

Did I feel that I was equipped to do my job well?

I always felt very equipped when assigned with tasks. The team was amazing in supporting me and being available to guide me if I was struggling.

Am I still looking for a career in PR?

I have decided that after gaining experience in PR, I am looking to do this as a future career. Although I am not entirely set on what I want to do, I certainly feel that PR is a strong contestant.

Did I receive constructive feedback and information that will benefit me in my future career?

Through my experience, I have obtained valuable tips and information that helped me to grow my knowledge. I received constant help and guidance which I know will be extremely beneficial in my future career.

Would I recommend this as a great place for a friend to work?

I would highly recommend this to a friend, it has been a great place to work. Being a paid internship as well, socially and academically I have benefited.

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