I began my
placement only a short while ago at the start of April with Sinclair Consulting
- a Perth based and operated, boutique public relations firm.
The opportunity
to work at Sinclair Consulting was certainly fortunate; I had already been
participating in some work experience activities with the consultancy as they
arose, and found them to be highly valuable in gaining an insight into how a
public relations consultancy might run.
Before I had
started my placement I was still contemplating what type and which,
organisation I should apply to, and thought a small PR firm like Sinclair
Consulting (that is expert consultant-based), would probably not would probably
not have much use for an inexperienced undergraduate. As the deadline loomed to
find a placement, I decided find the courage to ask Sinclair Consulting if they
would take me on. And Lucky I did - as their answer was an unexpected yes!
The last twenty days or so at Sinclair Consulting
have by far been the most valuable learning experience I have encountered yet.
I have been lucky enough to work alongside the director, as well as four highly
experienced consultants that complete the team at Sinclair Consulting. I feel I
have gained much insight into understanding the fundamentals of how consultancies
– (as well as a small business) are operated, in the arena of public relations.
Through this
placement I have been able to take on a position that is at the forefront of real-world
projects (not just behind the scenes), with an invitation to attend client
meetings and see how a project is executed from start to finish. It really was inspiring
seeing a proposal on paper, be pitched and brought to life!
Finally, I
must express my gratitude towards Sinclair Consulting for taking me on as part
of the team over the last two months. It really has been a valuable experience
and positive ending to my degree.
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