Project Office Support Review

Please be proactive forget shyness it needs to be thrown out of the window! Talk to the colleague next to you, ask them about their role (they would like it because it’s talking about what they most enjoy- that’s them 'self’! This will increase your potential to network; it is without doubt the way to mark your career! Your experience is truly what you make of it!

Again you’re valued by the vibe you give off....its working with the basics: show respect to your colleagues and they will do the same with you.

My manager is extremely busy, they are assigned their own tasks so always initiate contact when you’re stuck or need more work. Don’t sit on your desk and just wait for the work to be given, if you have nothing to do let them know your interested in more work and when you are ‘free’, utilise it in a way where you also are working on your own learning. Your not spoon fed in the work place, if you don’t ask you don’t get!

So far it’s a quiet period but I always make sure I am doing something (and no, not updating my Facebook status), I try to read the weekly new letters and do some online training that I have access to!

With more experience and with your drive, responsibilities are and will be given.

First one year experience with a reputable Organization will put me in a Win-win situation! I can either come back to the Organization or I can pursue onto another organization this time bringing my own interests and knowledge and that is working and understanding with people in an organization. In terms of my degree it will add maturity to my outlook on reaching goals and pursuing success (getting a First Class) also apply work/life balance when I go back to continue my third year.

I am surrounded by consultants so it can be quiet but there is no harm in making conversation and asking about their roles and impact in the Organization.

Early days to explore but I should and also recommend the idea of keeping a journal to record what you have done or what your day was like, so then you can see objectively how organised your placement really was. But as mentioned, it really is what YOU make of it. If you go in with a negative perception then don't be surprised if you don't have a thriving account at the end of it.

Companies have access to many training packs whether it’s online or it is sitting in a classroom, you just have to ask. If not, read their websites, reports, etc… boring at first and not to mention confusing but you will be the smart one at the end of it, when you’re listening into a conference and ACTUALLY understand what is going on. Companies risk taking on an Intern as we are not there to make big advances, yet they will train us up with those that are Grads or those that are key figures in the business, so don’t ever say no to training. Just take what ever is thrown out to you!

Early days....But keep positive as they observe from the very first day!

It’s what you make of it. I have the intention to make a path for my ‘dream’ career so networking with students was not a priority. However networking with Graduates and those employed are critical for me and enjoy doing very much. There are always social events but like Uni you have to make a good well balanced decision.

Again as a student you have to do your research!

Central London can't let you down yet it is pretty expensive when you have to take into account taxi, drinks and snacks or purchasing new shoes!

Again DO your research...look on the companies Intranet join the organization Facebook group for Interns...if there is not one you should create it!