Whatups, interns!
Years ago, I was forced to learn Photoshop aka
The-most-difficult-graphics-editor-on-earth. My brother is a graphic designer
and he couldn’t imagine how could his only-sister not knowing anything about
designing, not even Photoscape. So for my ‘own’ sake, I started to spend thousands
of hours learning Photoshop by myself. Well there’s this funny thing you know,
my brother has literally provided zero assistance throughout my learning
progress. I guess it was a new way that he found to torture his not-so-annoying
sister.
But now, I really appreciate of what he did back then.
Knowing me as a person who doesn’t accept criticism with gratitude, my brother
criticised on my designs a lot and it drives me to improve myself to prove him
wrong.
Few days ago, I was given a chance to fully in-charge in the
event called Mentor Trial Session. In short, this one –day event are to provide
insights to Miri community who are interested in becoming a mentor for The
After School Project, which is one of our CSR project that an initiative to
affordable learning to orphans.
Design the brochures, banners and poster becomes one an
important task for me, especially when we have no graphic designer in our
company. I feel extremely proud when I got the physical copies of my designs
sent to my hand.
So, what I’ve learnt is that - Always be prepared. As a PR
person for the 21st century, even though it isn’t necessary for you
to be a computer geek, it would be better for you to be familiar with most of
the editor software and be an internet savvy, if possible. So, brush up on your
computer skills, polish up your presentation skills, and learn a new language, even
a new sport (who knows when you’ll need to close a deal on the golf course). Do
whatever that you think that is going to add value for your future.
These are some of the designs that I made for the event.
Even though it wasn't as good as others, I still like it very
much! Tee-hee.
Until Next time, Bye~
YeeShen Yap
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2 comments:
Hi YeeShen,
I think it's great that you have been apply to apply these skills in your internship. The countless hours you have spent learning about this program have certainly paid off! I remember being told in another PR unit by my lecturer about the benefits of having these extra skills up our sleeves, she also mentioned taking up a photography course which I intend on doing after I graduate :)
Enjoy the rest of your internship. I am looking forward to your next post
Claire
Hi Yee Shen,
Haven't seen you in a long time, how's everything in Miri?
I think it is wonderful that you have got an internship position which you can actually learn new skills and apply many things you have learnt in class as well. It is also great to see that you managed to create such as nice brochure by learning Photoshop in quite a short time.
P.S. Both of the brochures are very beautiful =)
Hope to see your next blog soon!
Leong
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