Internships are vital when it comes to gaining experience for your future career. This is the experience that jobs look at when you apply and without it, you have no experience. Don’t fret if you haven’t had any internships! There are so many out there around the world that will jump start your career. Without internships you wont be able to see if you connect with that particular industry. This is how author of the best selling mentorship book, Leave Your Mark, found out when she took an internship at a newspaper to see if she would want to get into the fashion world. It may sound odd to take internships outside your niche, but it will get you a leg up on everyone else. For example, taking an event planning internship can help you if you’re going into public relations because there are so many events when it comes to branding and showcasing a client. If you’re wanting to get into the world of fashion, looking at publications could be your best bet when it comes to internships. Here is a list of magazines around the world that offer CV building experience:
- Marie Claire– This magazine is a classic so why would you not want to work there? They are currently looking for interns in the U.S. and UK so apply now!
- Cosmopolitan– Ever dream of working at a fun, exciting publication? Well Cosmopolitan is just for you. They offer internships year round for the Spring, Fall, and Winter semesters. Don’t worry if you don’t live in the U.S., they have publications in the UK and Paris too!
- Vogue– This worldwide magazine has internships available around the world. Live in Paris, London, or New York City? There are options available! This is the magazine to intern for and get your career to the next level.
- Elle– The biggest magazine in the world is hiring for interns in the UK currently! Elle has 44 print publications worldwide so apply now if you want to make an impact globally!
- Nylon– Are you the girl who is on top of trends, listening to the latest hits, and always goes a little bit outside the box? Well Nylon is here for you! They are hiring experienced interns in NYC now!
- Seventeen– Wanting to work at the magazine you grew up reading? Seventeen has a special part in our hearts for getting us so into fashion. They have internships around the year for ladies in NYC!
- Teen Vogue– We all remember watching Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port on The Hills intern for Teen Vogue. We were green with envy, but now is your chance to intern for this global magazine! They have offices everywhere so take advantage of that!
Interning is so important to not only gain experience, but information about the fashion world as well. Do you want to start your dream career? Take a look at those magazines!