How did you feel about the internship leading up to the start?
I felt a mixture of excitement and anticipation before the start, but I’ve been really looking forward to getting stuck in and making this project a success for the university.
What was your first day like?
My first day involved a lot of introductions! Everyone in the LDC department was incredibly welcoming and it was nice to be able to return to the place I had spent many hours as a student.
What have you been up to each day in your first week?
The tasks have been incredibly various from attending brand meetings to creating engaging lecture presentations. I’ve learnt that enthusiasm goes a long way when getting new people on board with what you’re doing and to certainly not be afraid to put your voice across when you come up with any good ideas.
Has your experience of your first week been what you expected?
Yes. I expected the job to be varied and require a lot of organisation, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised with how accommodating my fellow staff members have been and how included I’ve felt in each stage of the project.
What have you enjoyed the most about your first week?
My most favourite moment has definitely been being able to give my creative input into the branding of the service and seeing the ideas develop. As the Writers’ Service is a completely new development for the university, the project is very much what we want to make it.
How do you think the next few weeks will be?
I predict there will be lots of exciting breakthrough moments and no doubt trials and tribulations to overcome as we progress but I’m thoroughly looking forward to seeing how this project expands in the future.
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
Amy's Campaign Communications and Marketing Internship with Norwich for Jobs -- Week 1
How did you feel about the internship leading up to the start?
I was excited about making a real difference to help get young Norwich working. I was also eager to develop my communication and professional skills and start a full time, paid internship.
What was your first day like?
I went straight to a Young Person’s panel meeting. I had been to the previous meeting before I started my internship but I was a bit nervous about this one because I was an employee not a volunteer. I learnt more about some of the challenges that young jobseekers face and the support available to them from Norwich based training providers. We also discussed how we can engage more young people with the campaign through publicising events, resources and the Young Person’s panel meetings through social media.
Back in the office, I was introduced to the friendly team that I am working with and many more Department of Work and Pension employees working in different departments of the large Jobcentre Plus.
What have you been up to each day in your first week?
I’ve been learning how to use various marketing spreadsheets, refreshing my knowledge of excel.
I’ve been to several meetings with inspirational business leaders who are keen to support young people into work in Norwich, developing my minute-taking skills.
I’ve replied to emails from local businesses who want to support the campaign, ensuring that I communicate in a professional and enthusiastic manner.
I’ve drafted a short article for publication in the Federation of Small Businesses’ Regional Voice magazine and arranged to send out a marketing email to the Norfolk Federation of Small Businesses which I hope will enable us to engage with more employers to support the campaign.
Has your experience of your first week been what you expected?
It’s been similar to what I expected but there is probably more multi-tasking involved. I have definitely gained a greater understanding of why securing a commitment from local businesses is not as straightforward as I had thought and the importance of clear and targeted communication.
What have you enjoyed the most about your first week?
I’ve been very fortunate to have a dedicated young person who has been working on the campaign since the start to guide me through my work. I’ve enjoyed meeting Chloe Smith and her team, Jobcentre Plus staff, business leaders, and young people who are eager to work together to halve youth unemployment in Norwich.
How do you think the next few weeks will be?
Norwich For Jobs has ambitious plans to encourage more local businesses to commit jobs, apprenticeships and work experience opportunities for young people so I will be busy preparing to launch a new marketing campaign. I’m going to continue to follow up communication with employers who have already expressed an interest in pledging their support to the campaign, over the phone as well as by email. I hope to develop my confidence and ability to professionally engage with business leaders.
I was excited about making a real difference to help get young Norwich working. I was also eager to develop my communication and professional skills and start a full time, paid internship.
What was your first day like?
I went straight to a Young Person’s panel meeting. I had been to the previous meeting before I started my internship but I was a bit nervous about this one because I was an employee not a volunteer. I learnt more about some of the challenges that young jobseekers face and the support available to them from Norwich based training providers. We also discussed how we can engage more young people with the campaign through publicising events, resources and the Young Person’s panel meetings through social media.
Back in the office, I was introduced to the friendly team that I am working with and many more Department of Work and Pension employees working in different departments of the large Jobcentre Plus.
What have you been up to each day in your first week?
I’ve been learning how to use various marketing spreadsheets, refreshing my knowledge of excel.
I’ve been to several meetings with inspirational business leaders who are keen to support young people into work in Norwich, developing my minute-taking skills.
I’ve replied to emails from local businesses who want to support the campaign, ensuring that I communicate in a professional and enthusiastic manner.
I’ve drafted a short article for publication in the Federation of Small Businesses’ Regional Voice magazine and arranged to send out a marketing email to the Norfolk Federation of Small Businesses which I hope will enable us to engage with more employers to support the campaign.
Has your experience of your first week been what you expected?
It’s been similar to what I expected but there is probably more multi-tasking involved. I have definitely gained a greater understanding of why securing a commitment from local businesses is not as straightforward as I had thought and the importance of clear and targeted communication.
What have you enjoyed the most about your first week?
I’ve been very fortunate to have a dedicated young person who has been working on the campaign since the start to guide me through my work. I’ve enjoyed meeting Chloe Smith and her team, Jobcentre Plus staff, business leaders, and young people who are eager to work together to halve youth unemployment in Norwich.
How do you think the next few weeks will be?
Norwich For Jobs has ambitious plans to encourage more local businesses to commit jobs, apprenticeships and work experience opportunities for young people so I will be busy preparing to launch a new marketing campaign. I’m going to continue to follow up communication with employers who have already expressed an interest in pledging their support to the campaign, over the phone as well as by email. I hope to develop my confidence and ability to professionally engage with business leaders.
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