Putting knowledge into practice: my first week at Holyrood PR

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Strathclyde student Aaron McGillivray returns for a four-week placement with Edinburgh PR agency

PR agency photography, Aaron McGillivray - PR intern

AFTER taking part in a single week of work experience at Holyrood PR in 2018, I was ecstatic to return for a more in depth four-week internship whilst doing my business degree at Strathclyde University.

My initial experience at Holyrood PR was what solidified my ambitions to pursue work within PR and now that I have completed my first placement week, I can say that I’ve chosen the right career path.

In the time of ever-shifting pandemic restrictions, I discovered that it can be quite easy to get stuck in a routine at home with all coursework being done remotely, so when the opportunity arose to travel to Edinburgh and spend some time learning in an office environment, I jumped at the chance.

I walked into the agency’s headquarters with all the confidence that this was going to be a breeze but the team took no time to get me stuck into some challenging tasks.

They have been not only enthusiastic and welcoming but also taught me so much more in my first week than I could have imagined.

I’ve been excited to get hands on with tools such as Canva, Asana and Dovico, to collaborate on tasks such as producing high quality success posts and graphics, while learning the value public relations can truly deliver to businesses.

I was also intrigued by the wide range of clients and the variety of work the agency can offer and tailor to each one of them.

By using my knowledge gained from my degree in a practical setting, I am beyond thrilled to be gaining real industry experience and hone my creative skills.

Furthermore, the team have been taking the time to ensure that I had the knowledge to really thrive within my placement, embracing me as a part of the team.

Working within a fast-paced environment is something I really enjoy and with my first week coming to an end I can’t wait for the weekend to come and go and get back to work!


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