Name of Student: Lillie
Job Title: Marketing Assistant
Description of Organisation:
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter is a renowned cultural destination featuring a wide array of collections that span centuries and explore the natural world and human creativity. Established in a stunning Victorian Gothic building, RAMM holds over a million objects categorized into fields such as antiquities, fine art, natural sciences, and world cultures. Highlights include items of local, national, and international significance, like the globally recognized world cultures collection and George Montagu’s shell collection.
What was your biggest achievement on your internship?
As a Marketing Assistant, I was able to create some of their most engaged-with video graphic content to date.
Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these?
I think just the fact that I was working so much was quite challenging as I did the internship during the week and then my usual retail job on the weekends. But I really loved my internship and made sure to look after myself so that made things easier.
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 build new connections.
During the internship…
- I was able to complete the tasks assigned to me.
- I received regular feedback from my manager.
- I received sufficient training to undertake the role.
- Overall, this internship was a positive experience.
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 future.
- My overall confidence has increased.
Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students?
Yes, I wish I could’ve done it for longer!
I am just very grateful to have been given the opportunity. I had a brilliant time doing my internship and gained invaluable experience and connections that I wouldn’t have otherwise been able to do.