What I liked
The Work: This was a very hands-on internship. My colleagues and supervisor trusted my ability to work independently. I was never micromanaged. My opinion mattered; no matter whether I was specifically asked for it or offered it myself, I always felt listened to and appreciated. I was able to place orders for clients and speak with them one-on-one. Though I was nervous at first, the marketing team assured me they had full confidence in my ability to speak with clients without supervision (via email or phone). For this, I was very grateful. The projects were multidisciplinary and I was able to develop an interest in each one.
The Leadership: The agency is women-led and operates along the lines of horizontal leadership. As a result, office communication tended to be informal and that nurtured a positive work environment where everyone felt able to share their thoughts and opinions on different projects or ask for help from one another. Collaboration was a strong component of the internship and I really thrived from that. My supervisor was also diligent about making sure that I was getting what I wanted out of my time at Brllnt. We set up bimonthly, sit-down meetings where we went over my goals or things I wanted to change about my work and she always followed through on making sure to support me in that. Brllnt cares about its interns' experience on the job.
The Vibe: The office is on the smaller side, but it is beautiful. The interior design of the office is fun and relaxing, yet still professional. It's also dog-friendly. Everyone is amicable and I felt comfortable speaking about non-work related topics with my coworkers. It was fun!
