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International Internships as a Gateway to Work.

  posted by 31 October 2011

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