Inside the Journey: Aditya Poddar Adventure at Skillshikshya

How Aditya Landed a Digital Marketing Internship at Skill Shikshya

Conversation:

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Aditya Poddar

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What were you doing before joining Skill Shikshya?
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Before joining Skill Shikshya, I was involved in managing my family’s business. 

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Why did you decide to learn Digital Marketing?
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I wanted to explore a hybrid role where I could combine both strategy and creativity. That’s what made digital marketing so exciting and appealing to me.

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Why did you choose Skill Shikshya?
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I explored several options before choosing where to learn, but Skill Shikshya stood out as the best choice.

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What skills or tools did you learn during the course?
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Since joining, I have learned a lot of valuable skills, including SEO, advertising, content creation, and many other aspects of digital marketing.

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Which projects or practical work helped you the most?
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I worked on a project for a furniture business where I created and managed a social media page and published content. Through that project, I learned how to provide valuable content that genuinely engages an audience and adds value to a brand.

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What part of the learning experience did you find most useful?
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One of the most useful aspects of my learning experience was the mentorship. The mentors taught us through practical, hands-on approaches rather than just theory. Since they are also working professionals, they helped me understand how the industry actually operates in the real world.

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How did you get your internship or job opportunity?
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Regarding this opportunity, it was a two-way traffic. The team reached out to me, and at the same time, I was actively looking for job opportunities. I came across a LinkedIn post about the role, which is how I first learned about the position.

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What is your current role and what kind of work do you do now?
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My current role is Digital Marketing Intern, where I handle a variety of responsibilities ranging from running advertisements and creating content to planning and executing marketing campaigns.

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How would you advise someone starting digital marketing?
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Digital marketing is a very creative field. If you enjoy creativity and are looking for a hybrid role that combines strategy, communication, and innovation, I think this is a great career path for you.

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How has this journey impacted your career or goals?
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Working in the industry has been extremely helpful because it gives you practical experience and a real understanding of how things actually work. Many things can only be learned by being directly involved in the industry. Through this experience, I have been able to learn a wide range of skills and gain exposure to many different aspects of digital marketing.

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Any final message you’d like to share?
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Finally, I would like to say guys it's a very creative field. Join if you want to do the work. Sometimes the work will feel repetitive but at the end it will feel a very good thing to achieve.

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