Hello there. This is perhaps the first time I have greeted anyone on this blog post. Up until now I have been off the radar by comparison to the other awesome interns here. Since this is my first and, seemingly, last time I may be writing to any incoming interns, I want say welcome to RadiusOnline. This place is a blast to work in, everyone here has become an amazing and unforgettable part of my life. No matter where my future may lead me I know that this place will always remain in my memories.

I’ve learned many things here and honed my craft. If any of you have seen a video posted by our team I probably had a hand in it. Although I never imagined I would be in the field of digital marketing specifically, Radius has shown me that it could hold a promising future. Everyone here has helped me reach to a new level that I wouldn’t have reached anywhere else. RadiusOnline has shown me the powerful potential of videos for digital marketing.

This summer I will start working towards reaching a major goal in my life. I plan to submit a film to the Atlanta Film Festival and work on many more individual projects that hopefully will place me on a promising path. It’s one of the riskiest endeavours I’ve ever tried to reach but I’m motivated to try.

I mention this because this motivation came from working here at RadiusOnline. After working at an ambitious company like this, there isn’t any surprise that it has latched onto me. Whether you plan to continue in the field of digital marketing or choose a different path, RadiusOnline is a perfect starting point. You will learn lessons for both business and life that will help you achieve success wherever you go. So for the lucky ones who are joining this amazing team: Congratulations! Prepare for an AWESOME experience at RadiusOnline.

Josue

Online Marketing Intern

This photo of the Polyvore account for Ivylish really does a good job depicting my time at Radius. It symbolizes the way I was able to express my creativity through the creation of different outfits that incorporated Ivylish jewelry. Managing the Polyvore account was my favorite project for Ivylish because it was exciting and fun! Even though my job included many more tasks, I wanted to share on my favorite one in this last post.

Each outfit I created was a little different, which helps our consumers see all the different ways Ivylish jewelry can be worn. Some sets feature the jewelry with an outfit that can be worn to the office, and others an outfit that can be worn to the beach. Incorporating the jewelry in so many different looks helped me see the many different ways one piece could be styled and how our jewelry could be worn by anyone. This creative and fashionable project enabled me to do what I love: create new styles. I so lucky to have the opportunity to work on a project that is so different innovative. Check out the full Ivylish Polyvore page at this link!

http://ivylish.polyvore.com/!

Sara

Online Marketing Intern

Nhi

Online Marketing Intern

It’s amazing how quickly a place can become like a home. I’ve only really worked at Radius for 3 months, but it feels like it’s been a lot longer. I guess that’s happens when you combine a great environment with incredible people.

I’ve learned so much from my internship at RadiusOnline. When I came into this office I knew little more about digital marketing than what I’d read online. Now I not only know what digital marketing is, but I’ve been a hands on participant in the process. During my internship I’ve helped write out the processes for all of the major departments in Radius, have helped brainstorm the development of a web app, and have entered a lot of words for SEO.

Working at RadiusOnline has already taught me more than I could have imagined. It will be difficult to take a two month break.

Right after finals I’ll be leaving Atlanta to go on a study abroad program in Eastern Europe to learn about social Entrepreneurship. I’ll get to spend 6 weeks traveling throughout Budapest, Prague, and Krakow.

I am so excited and thankful to have this incredible opportunity, but I know that I will miss my team here at RadiusOnline. When I return to work in July there will be a whole new batch of interns, and I will have changed over to a part time employee. It will be strange to see a new group take shape, but I am excited to help them get acclimated.

To any new interns who may be reading this post, welcome! You have become a part of one of the most awesome teams out there!

Caroline

Online Marketing Intern

As my closing thoughts, I decided I would make an infographic summarizing our time as interns here at RadiusOnline. I have enjoyed my time here doing videos with Sally and Josue, working on this intern blog with the whole team, and of course making infographics. I cannot wait to see what the next group of interns brings to the table!

The A Team

Online Marketing Interns

I’m a people person. I enjoy being around people, I like having people to eat with and I love having people to work with. There are a lot of things I will miss about RadiusOnline, but what I will miss most is it’s people.

When I first arrived at Radius six months ago I was the only intern. This didn’t keep me from being immediately inducted into the Radius ‘family’. Within a few weeks I was attending a wedding, joining in birthday celebrations, and participating in potlucks and competitions. Throughout my time here I have been able to witness the company grow in both size and closeness.

In an internship it is important to produce work that is meaningful. It is important to develop skills and to create experiences that will have an impact on your life. I could go on about the variety of projects I was able to accomplish or about the crazy number of skills I learned, but none of those would have mattered nearly as much to me if I dreaded waking up to go to work every morning. In 2.5 weeks I will be graduating from Georgia Tech and in 2.5 weeks I will be one step closer to being an ‘adult’. I can only hope that in my future I will be blessed to have a job that will provide me as much satisfaction as this one.

I am going to miss RadiusOnline. I am going to miss our team meetings on Mondays, and I am going to miss wearing jeans. I will miss learning about my fellow interns through their insightful blogs, and I will miss the projects I have been working on for the entirety of my stay. I will miss the random dogs that run around the office and the chocolate candy that taunts me throughout the day, but most importantly, I will miss being a small part of a small company that makes big things happen.

Sydney

Online Marketing Intern

As my time at Radius comes to a close, I have had time to sit back and reflect on all that I have learned and the friendships that I have made.

I have been able to interact with every type of employee here at Radius. I have been able to learn a lot and teach others regardless of their tenure here.

My experience at Radius has been unique. My time here has helped me learn and grow tremendously. As the only data analytics intern, I’ve had a lot of freedom. The full time employees have trusted that I know what I am doing and have been there to help me in any way that they can. A lot of what I have been doing has been based on my own knowledge of numbers and analytics and applying what I have learned throughout my education. Application of skills is the best way to instill them within yourself and I have been able to display this in my work.

The culture here at Radius is the perfect balance between “get it done” and casual. While getting work done is an important trait of Radius employees, one does not feel immense pressure from their superiors. Everyone is self motivated which allows the company to have a more relaxed feel.

Having fellow interns has also been one of the highlights of this internship. It has created great resources for collaboration but also great friendships. Working together on intern projects and hearing about the other intern’s progress on their individual projects provides inspiration for my own work.

Ultimately my time here at Radius has proven to be a great stepping stone for the rest of my career. As I make my move to New York City, I will take what I have learned and the friendships that I have made with me. Whenever any of the Radius team happen to be in ”the city” (what us northerners call it) I expect them to let me know so that we can grab coffee/lunch/dinner or all three!

Rachel

Online Marketing Intern

May 12 is about a month away. For everyone at Radius, this will be a typical Monday. A day for the team to catch up from the weekend and create goals to accomplish for the week.

For me, May 12th will be very different. It will be a day that I will never forget. It will be the day that I graduate from college and receive my diploma from Emory University.

I have a variety of different feelings when thinking about graduation; Excitement, Fear, Accomplishment, Nervousness, Happiness. In essence it will be bittersweet.

I have been a student for the past 17 years. It is all I know. Yes, I have had summer jobs and summer internships but those have always had an end date. Upon graduation, I embark on the rest of my life.

My internship at Radius this semester will prove to be very useful in helping me become accustomed to the real world and the truth of working full-time. This internship has taught me that:

1. Waking up early to go to my job will be okay as long as I enjoy what I am doing and see progress in my work.
2. Coworkers are a cool resource to have. Whether it be their daily words of inspiration or a cool article they send out to the team, they are always full of ideas.
3. Transparency is very important to ensure job satisfaction. The ability to express successes and concerns and feeling comfortable doing so will help you get your job done more efficiently.

There are also things that I must do to prepare for Graduation. These include:

1. Finishing out the year with good grades and not letting “senioritis” take over. (Doing well so far!)
2. Spending time with my friends. We all are likely to be in different cities next year so we must enjoy the time we have together.
3. Creating an Atlanta bucket list so that I can take full advantage of this great city.
4. HAVING FUN!

While this is a very scary time for seniors it is also a very exciting time. While I will miss college immensely, I am very excited to see where my path takes me.

Sincerely,

Online Marketing Intern

In the same way that preparing to go on vacation is challenging, returning to work or school is equally or even more challenging. Here are a few tips to help you get back in the swing of things:

• Pre-plan: Take some time to prepare for your first day back at the office by outlining your goals. People who write down their goals on paper are more likely to accomplish them. Don’t get too wrapped up in your pre-planning though, you need to enjoy where you are at.

• Re-group: If you have the flexibility to take a day to get back on your feet take that time to truly rest. Do not look at your email, do not fret over what’s waiting for you at the office, just unpack and get your life back to normal.

• Get Healthy: It’s easy to get out of a normal sleep/workout routine while on vacation. When you come back home one of the best things that you can do is get back to your normal routine. Put away the junk food and hop back on the treadmill!

• Ease back in: You aren’t going to be able to catch up on everything in one day. Rather than allowing yourself to become overwhelmed by the volume of work you have, set parameters for yourself and stick to them. For example, your goal for day one can be to go through all of the old materials

• Enjoy the Homecoming: Don’t be afraid to share about your trip in the office when it’s appropriate. More than likely the people around you will want to hear about your adventures. While sharing do be aware of body language that may indicate boredom. Don’t take offense, just casually change the conversation.

Remember, it’s normal to miss being on vacation. Don’t let real life get you down for long though! Following these tips and looking for exciting things to do at home will get you back on track in no time!

Sincerely,

Online Marketing Intern