My first few weeks here as an online marketing intern RadiusOnline have been incredible! I have learned a lot about the business and the people I am surrounded by. Here is a list of some of my experience here at RadiusOnline:
Atmosphere:
The atmosphere at RadiusOnline is a lot different than what I am familiar with from previous internship atmospheres. Unlike most corporate offices, it is very laid back and comfortable here in the office. Big chairs, a kitchen, a putting green, and lots of space to move around. Staying in one spot can be very hard at times, so I really enjoy that I can move freely through the office to work. I also enjoy that the office is fun. One day the team even brought in their dogs for us to hang out with! Was pretty shocked to learn that I can accomplish work while also feeling extremely comfortable. Another thing I enjoy are all the inspirational quotes. The whole team receives an inspirational quote everyday to start the day with a fresh, new start. It’s a great atmosphere.
Coworkers:
My coworkers are awesome! All very bright, humorous people. We have lunch together every Friday* and we always have great conversations. I felt welcome the first day I started working, because everyone is very easy to get along with. Not going to lie, it took a really long time for me to actually learn everyone’s names, but it became easier after speaking to everyone individually. I did an “About Me” so everyone could learn more about myself, and it broke the ice fairly quickly. I am definitely looking forward to hanging out more in the future – especially Karaoke night.
*Food is a hot topic here at RadiusOnline
Skills:
My favorite part of the internship is all the knowledge I am gaining for a future career. Before RadiusOnline, I was unfamiliar with the world of Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. Through team meetings and training I have broadened my horizon about how Digital Marketing and SEO work. I have also learned a lot about the bridge between Marketing and Sales. Marketing and Sales go hand-in-hand, and it is awesome to learn first-hand how each action can affect the other. The other skills I have gained include: creating blogs, organizing a billing system, working in a team and growing/managing social media. Although I have learned a lot, one of the most important things I have learned at RadiusOnline is time management. Managing my time interning, going to school, working and exercising has been a challenge that I have learned to overcome. Over the past few weeks, I have experienced first hand how time management and teamwork can grow a company. I am excited to see what else I will learn in the future!
Other:
In addition to all the skills I have gained from RadiusOnline, I have also learned a lot about the surrounding World. Everyone in the office is very involved in the surrounding community and global issues. We often engage in discussions about development projects in Atlanta, sports, music, food and global epidemics. There was a day that I spent a whole lunch break with some coworkers discussing organic farming, travel and cultural differences. It is a great feeling to come into an office where people are so involved and complex.