Name of Student: Matt Inwood
Degree Subject: BA Geography
Type of Internship: Green Consultants Scheme
Company Name: RAMM
Job Title: Green Consultant
Description Of Company: RAMM will enhance people’s quality of life. It’s a place of discovery which encourages everyone to be curious. RAMM uses its local and global collections to connect people to the world and inspires them to shape a better future.
What were your key duties and responsibilities during your internship?
My key duty was to focus on the energy efficiency assessment.
What was your biggest achievement on your internship?
My biggest achievement was understanding the different challenges of the museum especially that it is a listed building and what comes with that.
What did not go so well on your internship? How did you overcome any challenges?
One of main challenges was technical understanding. – basic understanding of why insulation is important, for example – passivhouse.
Skills Learnt:
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Organisation
- Decision Making
- Researching
- Time and Work Load Management
Attributes Developed:
- Initiative
- Perseverance
- Professionalism
- Confidence
- Motivation
Your message to other students considering a similar job role, organisation or sector?
“If you are willing to put the extra time and effort into this program, you will benefit immensely from the opportunities and experiences that it provides whilst also learning many new skills associated with consulting.”