Overview
Marketing internship applications are competitive. Every applicant has a degree, a Canva account, and a claim about being "passionate about brands." The ones who get interviews are the ones who can show what they actually did, with numbers attached.
This resume belongs to Priya Sharma, a recent marketing graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University. She completed a three month internship at a digital agency and ran the social media accounts for her university's student union. Her resume stands out because every bullet point has a result you can measure.
What Makes This Resume Work
Social media work is quantified. Priya does not just say she managed Instagram and TikTok. She states that she grew the student union Instagram from 1,200 to 3,400 followers over one academic year and achieved an average engagement rate of 4.7%. Those numbers immediately tell an employer she understands what good performance looks like on social platforms.
The internship shows real contribution. During her placement at the agency, she wrote copy for three client email campaigns that averaged a 22% open rate. She also created 15 social media graphics per week using Canva and Adobe Express. These specifics show she can produce work at a professional pace, not just observe from the sidelines.
University projects fill the gap. Priya includes a group project where her team created a mock product launch campaign for a local coffee brand. They presented to the business owner and their plan was partially adopted. Including this shows initiative and the ability to work with real clients, even in an academic setting.
Tools and platforms are listed clearly. Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite, Canva, and Adobe Express. Recruiters searching for candidates with specific tool experience can spot these instantly. She only lists tools she has genuinely used, which means she can back up every claim in an interview.
Key Takeaways
Always attach numbers to your marketing experience. Follower growth, engagement rates, open rates, click through rates, content volume per week. If you ran a campaign, say what happened. If you grew an audience, say by how much.
University marketing projects count, especially if you worked with a real brand or presented to a real audience. Frame them the same way you would frame paid work.
List every marketing tool you have used with confidence. Hiring managers for intern roles want to know you will not need training on the basics.
