Neighborhoods.com Intern Spolight

by Samantha Reid
September 13, 2017

Intern Spotlight: Sierra Saulsberry
 

At Neighborhoods.com, professional and personal growth are both highly valued. We believe in providing our employees with the resources and knowledge they need to succeed in their careers, especially when it comes to our interns.
 

One of these interns is Sierra Saulsberry, a Digital Marketing Intern who joined the team in May 2017 and has been flourishing ever since.
 

What led you to apply to Neighborhoods.com?

I was looking for an internship to gain more experience in marketing and saw Neighborhoods.com on Glassdoor. I saw the great reviews of the company and liked the idea of working for a start-up company, so I decided to apply.
 

What do you enjoy most about interning at the company?

I enjoy the responsibility given to me and the open environment. I also am learning more than I thought I would or that a class could teach me. It is a very open culture.
 

What are some of your duties?

The majority of my work revolves around AdWords. I work on marketing new communities in AdWords, optimizing existing campaigns, remarketing, etc.
 

What is something new that you have learned since being here?

I’ve learned a lot while being here –– I would say most importantly I learned how to use AdWords and am now AdWords certified.
 

How is this internship preparing you for your career?

Before this internship, I was unsure what area in marketing I wanted to pursue. Throughout this experience, I have seen how much I enjoy AdWords and now know that I will continue to pursue digital marketing for my career.
 

Favorite area/perk of the office?

The massage chair!
 

What are your hobbies/interests outside of work?

I enjoy hanging out with friends and going to the lake.
 

Any secret/unique skills?

I make my own chapsticks!
 

What advice would you give to future interns?

Come with a curious mind! Neighborhoods.com will expose you to anything you are curious about or want to learn and are welcoming to new ideas or techniques, so don’t hesitate to ask.
 

Want to learn more about our internship program? Visit the Careers page of Neighborhoods.com for available opportunities.

 

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