Making the right decision

Hello fellow internship students J

Firstly I feel I have to say the idea of this internship unit really worried me initially. I didn’t have a clue about what to expect. However after a gruelling two week wait, I finally received the phone call I had been waiting for. It was from a company I had recently interviewed with for an intern position. It was with great excitement that I accepted their offer to begin working with them. What happened next was definitely not expected. I received another phone call from a different company telling me I had been chosen for their intern position and they asked if I could start as soon as possible. It was at this point that I realised just how important it is to choose the right company.

After some internal deliberation I came to the conclusion that I had to choose the first company. Unfortunately I am unable to name them in this blog due to a confidentiality agreement. However I will say the reason I chose the company comes down to the fact that their work ethic and values are very similar to my own. From studying a communications degree I have learnt that having good ethical values is crucial for sustaining a fulfilling and successful career in the public relations field.  The company I am now interning with have a list of values which each employee is expected to respect. I find that all of the values which the company follow are equally important in the public relations and marketing industry.

I began my first day of my internship at the beginning of July. My new boss came downstairs to find me standing nervously at the reception desk. I was then given a tour of the two-storey office building and introduced to the marketing and public relations team. At this point I was filled with a mix of excitement and anticipation about what my first undertaking would be. I was given my own work space with a computer and a list of tasks to complete. This included researching and compiling a review of competitors’ services. It felt somewhat fulfilling knowing that I was finally getting to use my PR knowledge and put it into practice.  

During the time I spent in the office I experienced a range of different feelings. Admittedly, I began to feel a little overwhelmed and stressed that I wouldn’t be able to complete the work that was set for me. However, once I had finished I realised just how much I had enjoyed myself and how greatly I appreciated the amazing work environment that I was now a part of. If there is one thing I can share with my peers from this experience it is to stress the importance of choosing a company that reflects your personal morals and values. Believe me, it really does make a difference.

Enjoy your day and thanks for reading J

- Sarah