It's not the end for me just yet!

Although it’s now nearing the end of our work placements for the majority of us I am happy to say, I will actually continue interning at Jett! I have learned so much and I am really enjoying my time there, it has been an amazing experience so far and I couldn’t have asked for a better placement so I’m not leaving just yet. As for my last blog post I thought I would reflect back on my experience thus far, talking about communication and teamwork.

First of all we already know communication is key in the public relations industry, but it isn’t something we have necessarily been tested on. As brand managers the Jett girls pride themselves on being excellent communicators. I have been lucky enough to see how they communicate with publics and how they handle both the positive and negative situations they are thrown into. They always stay very formal and professional, they go out of their way to help their clients and brands and there are never any signs of disappointment or irritation even when the worst of news is delivered. I’ve been lucky enough to be able to sit in on showings and really listen to how the girls communicate and how they cater the way in which they talk, communicate and present themselves in accordance to each client. This experience, and being exposed to so many different scenarios has really helped me gain an understanding of communication I could have only attained through a workplace environment. As a result I think I will be able to communicate more effectively when I enter the workplace in the near future.

The importance of teamwork and a positive working environment is something I also came to value and respect during my internship. It is something our employers seek when hiring employees all the time. They always want to know how we work in a team and really value seeing this sort of information in a resume. As a fashion agency, teamwork is highly valued, the agents need to work with brands, clients and it is vital to work together and have strong relationships in order to reach their aim and goals.

I knew that an internship would be the most effective way to apply what I have learnt over the course of my public relations degree into a real world situation. However I didn’t realize how much I would learn and grow as a person as well. I am thankful to both Curtin University and Jett Agency for this experience and look forward to entering the workplace much better equipped to handle the any situation.