Having just finished the second week of my internship, I can confidently say I am starting to feel more comfortable working independently. I do believe that the more I have been exposed, the more I have learnt and although this can be a daunting prospect for some, it is far more beneficial.
I am finding that throwing myself into situations that I am unsure of often result in two possible outcomes- right or wrong. The beauty in the learning process is that both teach us something valuable for the next time.
Volunteering for tasks will help you on your way to confidently carry out the tasks needed in your chosen career; it displays your genuine interest in your sector to your manager which in turn can lead to more opportunities and it gives you experience.
In turn, I do feel that it is up to the organisation to assist with the learning process. Sale Supply regularly check that I am comfortable and sure about what I am doing. They have adapted their training process to suit my learning style, something I feel all companies should adopt if they haven’t done so already- after all, you wouldn’t try and fit a square peg into a round hole, so why would you try and train a kinaesthetic learner with an audio style?
For me, the learning by doing element has helped me immensely. Whether it be a case of allowing me to explore software systems or role playing situations I may face throughout the day, this has enabled me to face situations both independently and confidently.
As an intern, it is worth remembering that you’re not expected to know all the answers all of the time. It is OK to say you have no experience in a certain area. You’re there to learn. I can’t advise on the best way to learn, everyone is different, in regards to this I would advise getting to know your style and discussing it with your manager in order to achieve your full potential.
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