Hi all,
Hope you are all well and enjoying your summer holidays!
I hardly have anytime to myself as I am doing 7 days a week, but all is well and trying to balance my life. Although I am quite excited for August to come as it is my birthday Friday 14th August and will be celebrating it slightly big.
However I wanted to discuss my placement/internship today as I think there are certain things you should know…
Number 1
Business etiquette – Manners and knowing how to behave within the workplace, this is so important as this shows employers who are and are they able to work with you?
Number 2
Background/History of business – I think this is also important as you don’t want to go into a company you don’t know nothing about, also finding out the history gives you heads up of what you may be asked to do. i.e. I work with Leisure centres in the marketing department therefore I need to know health and fitness terminology.
Number 3
Confidence – Don’t act shy and hardly talk, make conversations about appropriate topics it shows you are confident and social which is really in good, therefore you would not have awkward moments at lunch and no-one is talking to you- MAKE CONVO!
Number 4
Network/Keep in touch – Keep in touch with people you meet, they can help you in the future or you can help them, or even a reference for a future job.
Number 5
Ask questions – If you need help or is stuck on something make sure you ask and don’t leave it or make it up as this can either get you in trouble or you just look lazy!
Number 6
Presentation – Present yourself smart, I am talking about clothes what you wear, depending on the job and if you have uniform. Find out how others dress if it is smart or casual. This is important as you don’t want to give the wrong impression as we do “judge” people by what they wear.
If you have anymore suggestions I can add to the list please tell me, that is all I can think of for now, I may add more in my next post. 🙂
Take care
J.Success x
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