by Katie Nichols, Freshman in Advertising
November 18, 2022
Global Overview is partnering with the Brand Hub in the College of Media at the University of Illinois to offer a first-of-its-kind Leading with Integrity micro-internship program that will focus on building valuable professional and soft skills that students will use throughout their careers.
This month-long, virtual micro-internship will sponsor twenty students from across campus and will provide training on such topics as; how to give and receive feedback, strategic problem-solving, and how to improve your professional communication and presentation skills. Students will view pre-recorded lectures, participate in role playing scenarios and engage in hands-on learning; all of which will culminate in the creation of a competitive analysis.
This internship calls for passionate students who value integrity and collaboration. It presents an opportunity for eager students to gain skills they can use during interviews for professional positions and also utilize as they develop their own personal brand. Students who successfully complete the program will receive a “Leading with Integrity” certificate and badge, four hundred dollars in financial support, a high quality project they can showcase in their portfolio, and a guaranteed interview for a summer internship or job at Global Overview.
Global Overview is a full-service e-commerce agency building brands on Amazon. As an Amazon Ads Advanced Partner, and a recent Partner Awards Winner, they provide holistic support across all facets of e-commerce to drive profitability, boost market share, and build brand equity. As such, they seek out top talent that can support the many areas of the business that go into growing brands. Global Overview currently partners with Amazon Ads, the College of Media and Department of Advertising Professor Steve Hall for the ADV 392:Amazon Advertising Certification and Global Overview Campaign Course, which offers students hands-on experience launching and running Amazon Advertising campaigns.
“Partnering with the University of Illinois has given us first-hand experience with talented individuals while they are still in school. Through this relationship, we’ve been able to provide career opportunities at GO to several individuals before they even graduate,” said Jana Smith, Manager of Talent Development at Global Overview. “We pride ourselves in maintaining a culture of integrity, long term growth, and flexibility and look for students who are aligned with our values. We are very excited to continue this partnership and meet more students in the future.”
Micro-internships like this one are rare for students on campus and the Brand Hub is always looking for ways to increase these opportunities in the future.
“We are fortunate to have an amazing partnership with Global Overview and the Brand Hub is extremely grateful for their support of our talented students,” says Susan Muirhead, Associate Director of the Brand Hub. “Global Overview understands the importance of investing in our students and the positive impact that will have on them and the advertising industry. We hope this micro-internship will serve as a model for more experiential learning programs in the College of Media.”
To apply, students must complete a statement of interest, submit their resume, and participate in an interview with the Brand Hub and Global Overview. Applications must be submitted by 5 pm, Friday, December 2. If you have any questions please contact Jana Smith, Manager, Talent Development at Global Overview (jana.smith@globaloverview.com) or Susan Muirhead, Associate Director of the Brand Hub (muirhea@illinois.edu). For more information about the Leading with Integrity Micro-Internship or about ADV 392, please visit the Brand Hub website here.
