Narrowing the Search and Getting Down to Business

This week I've spent a lot of time sending off emails to several independent digital marketing companies, and really doing some research into their client history and event portfolios. Narrowing my target agencies down to Firebelly, Momentum, Gas, Romley Davies, and ThinkJam. I've contacted all of the agencies using the email addresses indicated online, explaining my relevant skills and attaching my CV. Having some experience with these things, I know that blind emails are rarely taken seriously and may not garner a response, but it is best to start with this avenue and then follow up in a few days. This way, I can call each agency 3-4 days after sending the emails to follow up and hopefully get a specific contact number or email for someone in the Human Resources department.

It's interesting to note that these independent agencies who are not linked to larger creative industry conglomerates (such as TimeWarner, Viacom, etc) rarely post specific internship opportunities on their websites. I would expect that is because most interns are referred by word of mouth and networking within the business.