Name of Student: Asha Jade Chatterjee
Job Title: Resource Assistant
Company Name: University of Exeter Languages Centre
Description of Organisation:
The Language Centre at the University of Exeter is a great place to learn a language, whether for study, work or just for fun. We provide excellent teaching by suitably qualified and experienced professionals, so that learning a language is both enjoyable and rewarding.
What was your biggest achievement during your internship?
The social media posts I created.
Were there any challenges during your internship and if so, how did you overcome these?
Despite working collaboratively on projects with other assistants and members of staff, we were rarely doing so in the same place at the same time. This could make coordinating our parts of projects quite a long process at times. This was unavoidable and no one’s fault – everyone fulfilled their roles well and in as soon as they could.
What were your reasons for undertaking this internship?
- To improve my job prospects by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in interviews.
- To gain experience and knowledge within a specific occupation or field.
- To earn money.
As a result of my internship…
- I have improved my communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- My job prospects have improved by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in interviews.
- I have learned more about the skills I need and the options available to me in the future.
- I have developed specific skills that could help me in the future.
- My overall confidence has increased.
During the internship…
- I received learning and development opportunities which could be helpful for my career (e.g., online courses, research development or mentoring).
- I was able to complete the tasks assigned to me.
- I received sufficient training to undertake the role.
- Overall, this internship has been a positive experience.
Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students?
Yes, I would recommend this internship scheme to other students. It is really good experience and does not take too much time away from your studies.