Introduction To Chris
I am more than excited to be posting my first installment into DSG’s Intern Notebook. My name is Chris Huk and I am a senior at West Chester University. I am planning on graduating this May with a bachelor’s degree in marketing with a minor in digital marketing. As I close in on a month interning for DSG, I can truthfully say I have learned a lot of useful information and built some great relationships with my co-workers. There is still much more to learn, and I am eager to see what the rest of the internship holds.
The interview process at DSG was amazing. After my first visit to DSG’s office to speak with Paige and Mike, I knew it would be a great fit for me and immediately felt like I was welcomed. I have had interest in digital marketing agencies for years now, and one day I hope to potentially own my own agency. I explained this to them during my interview, and they sensed my eagerness to learn and get a feel for what life at a digital marketing agency is like.
I thought the interview went well, but I was still unsure whether I would get the internship or not. Getting the call that I was chosen to be one of the interns was such a great feeling. I felt like DSG would be a good spot for me, and I was encouraged to know that they felt the same way. I then anxiously awaited my first day to truly see what was in store for me, and it was everything I hoped for and more.
“No Question is a Bad Question”
On the first day of my internship, Senior Intern Tom Carroll mentioned to Jack, Gabby, and me that “no question is a dumb question.” At first it sounds a bit obvious, but I have found myself thinking back to that quote often. Many times, I had questions but felt a bit nervous asking them; almost with the sense that I should know the answer. But, even when I felt this way, my supervisors were more than happy to answer any questions I had.
Even after a month in, if I have a question, there is always a DSG team member ready to answer and explain. As an intern, you aren’t supposed to know what everything means; the point is to learn from your peers and surroundings. I think this is a good lesson to learn not only as an intern, but in any professional environment.
Learning How to be a True Professional
Most importantly, working as an intern has given me real insight into how to be a true professional. I have participated on numerous client calls and listened to my supervisors speak. I have already picked up on some things that I will use when I hold my own client calls one day. For example, making sure to let the client speak is so important for an agency. As marketers, we want to ensure we know exactly what the client wants, so listening first rather than talking too much can help us know how to structure our project plan for them.
Main Takeaway After a Month
If there is one takeaway after a month of interning with DSG, it’s that an internship is meant to be a learning experience. For those reading this who may be interested in getting an internship, I highly encourage you to do so. Gaining real-life experience in the field you study before you graduate, gives you a great advantage over those who do not, and you also build some fantastic relationships along the way. My Internship at DSG has let me know that choosing to study digital marketing was the right choice for me. This is only just the beginning of my time here and I cannot wait to see what else is in store for the other interns and me.
