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
