Marketing internships attract a lot of applicants, most of whom look identical on paper: a certificate, some enthusiasm, no experience. Standing out is not about being the most qualified - it is about being the most evidenced and the easiest to say yes to.
Show, don't tell
The fastest way to stand out is to arrive with work. A small portfolio - a campaign you ran, an audit you wrote, content you made - instantly separates you from candidates who only claim skills. See how to build one.
Tailor ruthlessly
Generic applications blur together. Reference the specific company, its marketing, and why you want this placement. Two sentences of genuine specificity beat a page of generic keenness.
Demonstrate initiative
- Engage with the brand before you apply.
- Suggest a small idea in your application.
- Have a professional, active LinkedIn.
These signal that you act on marketing, not just study it.
Be easy to hire
Employers pick interns they will enjoy working with: reliable, curious, coachable. Warmth and clarity in your application do a surprising amount of work.
The unfair advantage
Candidates who have done structured training with real projects always outshine those with a certificate alone - they have more to show and speak with more confidence. Digital marketing with training and internship gives you exactly that edge going into any application.
Next step
Become the obvious pick. LSBUK's digital marketing course with internship gives you the work and confidence to stand out. Contact admissions.