Name of Student: Jane Mitchell
Job Title: Editorial Assistant for American Politics Textbook
Company Name: University of Exeter – HASS
Description of Organisation:
The University of Exeter is a public research university located in Exeter, Devon, South West England. It is one of the top 150 universities in the world and ranked among the top 15 universities in the United Kingdom. The university offers exciting courses in beautiful and historic surroundings. It is a member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group of leading research universities.
What was your biggest achievement on your internship?
My biggest achievement was increasing my confidence in communicating professionally with colleagues and managers.
Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these?
It was sometimes a challenge to structure my time, since I had no set timetable. I overcame this by ensuring I had routines in place to encourage me to start and continue working.
What were your reasons for undertaking this internship?
- To gain experience and knowledge within a specific occupation or field.
- To build new connections
- To improve my job prospects by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in interviews.
- 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 regular feedback from my manager.
- I was able to complete the tasks assigned to me.
- 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 because it’s a great way to improve workplace skills and get paid at the same time!