After twelve weeks, 480 hours, countless projects, and even more cups of coffee, my time as a healthcare marketing intern is officially over.
In this time, I refined my video production skills and learned more about search campaigns than I ever thought possible. I was surrounded by amazing people, many of whom I now consider close friends and mentors. This summer helped me to grow professionally and personally, and I have enjoyed every moment of my time here (especially Food Truck Tuesdays!).
Here are three of the most important things I learned during my time at Netsertive:
The first thing that I learned at Netsertive occurred immediately. Netsertive operates as a business but acts as a family, and that makes all of the difference.
Work became something I looked forward to every day, and I never had to worry about standing out because I was an intern. Everyone, regardless of department, was happy to lend an ear and teach me something. Each person I worked with, or even talked to while making coffee, is someone I consider a friend. All of this positivity goes back to something called the “Netsertive Goodness,” a term coined by Head of Product Marketing, Gary Galloway.
Netsertive Goodness is something that is hard to explain but radiates throughout the entire company. Although I wasn’t able to become super close with everyone within these four walls, I always knew that I had (and continue to have) the support of everyone, and that is meaningful in a way that I cannot describe.
The second thing I learned is something that I will take with me everywhere I go, which is that everything–and I mean everything–takes a lot of hard work.
From writing blogs to running search campaigns for dozens of locations in a healthcare system, everything an institution does takes a lot of hands, poised coordination, and stellar management. Consistent and productive collaboration is the only way we can achieve the flawless execution we’re known for.
Getting experience within a company that has so many moving parts is extremely valuable for becoming a well-rounded individual. I was lucky enough to have that experience throughout my summer here.
I will take this lesson and experience and apply it to the rest of my education and career—no matter where that takes me.
The third thing I will take with me is wisdom you can only find within yourself. In my time here at Netsertive, I gained important insight into how I work and what I care about in a way that I could never recreate in a classroom.
I was able to spend my summer learning firsthand about digital marketing and the healthcare industry. But, more importantly, I learned so much about what I am capable of and what I want out of my career. Caring about what you do, who you are with, and the company you work for, makes all of the difference in the world. I am so grateful to have had such a great experience learning about myself and the world of marketing with Netsertive.
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