We know how tough it is these days for designers and developers entering the workforce to get good gigs. And we also believe that a tough job market shouldn’t discourage talent from pursuing their ambitions. Actually, it’s in the long term interest of the marketing industry to make sure that the best talent gets the support they need to stay in the industry and advance.
Although we want the ICON internship to be fun, and love to watch everyone enjoy the Appenzeller experience, we also do our best to put an emphasis on helping people develop new skills, and add international work to their portfolio as a way of setting themselves apart when they get home.
As this recent Chicago Tribune article points out, we agree, international internships indicate a level of confidence and a desire to work: Chicago Tribune
I would love to come and intern with your wonderful company. Yes it is really hard finding work in the US and what you are doing for young serious designers is wonderful. Thank you and i wish more companies would care about us recent graduates with no where to go. Living in Europe and a chance to build my protfolio – you wouldn’t have to pay me.