I’ve got to hand it to Melanie Hoff: she knows how to pursue an internship. I’m just not sure if she should be our design intern or whether she should just go ahead and take over our new business development efforts. Either way, welcome aboard, Melanie!
And let this be a lesson to all you young, aspiring designers. Some of us are still a little old-fashioned. We like seeing students show up for an interview in appropriate dress; we appreciate the occasional hand-made thank-you card; we welcome a brief follow-up phone call; and yes, we enjoy creative—albeit somewhat excessive—self-promotion.
In other words, a little perseverance can go a long way.
