My internship is going great! While there is no true opportunity for
short-term, or ongoing projects, we do have our tasks that we completely
weekly. This includes mostly making the
“bins” for the weekends events, stuffed with anything and everything we may
possibly need for each specific event.
While doing this, we must remember what event is XTU and which event is
Wired so we are placing the appropriate items in the bin.
While there is no
true “project” that I am working on, everyday I am working, I am offering
suggestions when appropriate in solving problems that occur. Thinking on the spot, and problem solving are
just some of the skills I already had, that this internship is allowing me to
build upon. On the other hand, there are
some new skills that I am in the process of working on. As part of this internship, we as interns
need to be outgoing, and willing to interact with anyone and everyone. While I seem extremely open, and am a very
outgoing person, I find this to be awkward.
I am not the best at being able to walk up to someone and just strike up
a conversation, or ask to take their photo for the Wired or XTU website. This past weekend, while working an event, I
observed how the Street Teamer interacted with the public at events, and then
she turned around, and asked me it I wanted to step in. It was an extremely hard task for me, but I
in no way, shape, or form wanted to say no, because every opportunity I am
given is a great one, and one that I need to graciously accept. I excitedly, but nervously took her up on her
offer and began approaching people. I am
not at the point of being 100% comfortable with this task yet, but I am working
on it, and taking every opportunity I can to but up this skill and confidence.
At week three of
the semester, being one complete week into my internship, I absolutely love
every second. Each week, I get more
excited for the events I work, and the new skills I will learn on the job. I am very motivated for this position,
because I am currently working in promotions, which is part of my dream job
when I graduate at the end of the semester.
Hours worked:
Saturday: 7:30pm-1:45am (event)
Wednesday: 10:00am-3:00pm (office)
4:30pm-10:30pm (event)
It is great that this internship is allowing you to step outside of your comfort zone. I'm excited to hear about upcoming events that you will be doing. I plan on coming to a few of them.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good experience for you. Approaching strangers can be hard, but like cold calling, something you may have to do in the future and can get better at through practice. 3 points.
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