"HSA taught me about leadership, teamwork, and responsibility in a hands-on way. The daily exposure to business opportunities and challenges at HSA provided me with valuable context for the decisions my current clients often face. My experience at HSA allowed me to enter consulting with the confidence I needed to succeed."
- -Nahu Ghebremichael ’06
Senior Associate Consultant, Bain & Company
What is the time commitment for working at HSA?
Assistant managers and advertising associates work 15 hours/week during the academic year, while managers work 20 hours/week during the academic year. Everyone works full-time, 40 hours/week, during the summer.
As a member of the HSA management team, you train in the fall before officially starting in February and working a full year.
Which position is right for me?
Figuring out which agency is right for you can be tricky, but a great place to start is to learn what they do. As a general note, the manager position requires more time than assistant manager positions, and managers are given more responsibility.
Although being a part management team is the best opportunity to get involved with HSA, we also offer a variety of other positions ranging from clerical and office work to sales and design.
What kind of experience do I need to work at HSA?
Most people come to HSA without any prior work experience, and that’s okay – working at HSA is all about learning through a hands-on experience. You’ll be provided with the training and support you need to run your business; all you need is a desire to succeed.
Is it difficult balancing schoolwork and HSA?
Balancing school with any extracurricular activity, let alone HSA, can be a challenge. As fellow students, we realize schoolwork is a priority.
However, most of our management team finds that HSA helps structure their schedules and keeps them better organized by teaching valuable time management skills. In fact, most of our management team find themselves involved in other extracurriculars in addition to HSA.
If, however, you find yourself unable to commit the time needed for a management team position, HSA has other positions you may be interested in.
5. What are some of the things you learn by working at HSA?
In addition to the organization and time management skills you develop, HSA’s experience teaches students about coordinating operations & logistics, customer service, how to interact with professionals in the business world, staff management, marketing, and much more.
Most people who work here also find that HSA helps develop business acumen and build problem-solving skills that they can take with them anywhere.
Why should I choose HSA over another summer internship opportunity?
Most managers have the opportunity to intern at top companies, but the experience they get through the full year with their agency is beyond the scope of what they would have learned at an internship.
HSA gives students real responsibility over the direction and success of their business, which is something you can’t find at any other summer job.
