My first dip in the professional world of PR - Imagine Communication Placement

Hello everyone,

This is my very first post since the start of PR393, and I would like to apologise for the delay. It has been quite an eventful semester, with a more than hefty schedule, juggling many things at a time. Despite all the tasks assigned to me, be it at Imagine Communication, or at school, I must say I have been able to cope, and I found myself getting better at time management, something I previously believed to be a myth! :)

Imagine Communication -

Its professional footprint is now a recognized brand promoting commitment, professionalism and credibility in the fields of media relations, public relations and public affairs.

First ever full fledged PR and Communication agency to operate as such in Mauritius and the region, Imagine Communication is recognized as a major player of the industry, with the aim is to provide clients with strategic PR consultancy and services that make a difference, thus providing their interests with a leading edge and ensuring a measurable impact on their businesses.

My placement experience -

I've been at Imagine for more than a month and I still get some tasks assigned to me, despite finishing the placement (I will be telling you more about it in my next post). During the month or so as a PR trainee, I have been able to put all my academic experience to practice. The placement has also been a very enriching experience, that helped me to master the technique of team work, and to take decisions. Yes decisions, and trust me when i say that it's not like we got a week to ponder on something and then make a decision, or a 2-3 weeks until deadlines. At work, we have to take decisions on the minute and meeting deadlines on the hour or if we get lucky, at the end of the day.

But it hasn't always been so tense, there were days where I would handle the daily tasks of media monitoring and media summaries.

My very first task during my placement, was to take photos for the new Imagine Website, that was unveiled during the 20th anniversary of the company, where again, i've had to take photos of the event. During the event I seized the opportunity to bond with the Imagine 'crew', and strengthen my networking with the number of major PR practitioners and other 'communication people'.

My next post will give us a more insightful angle of what I've been up to at Imagine, tasks assigned, and dealing with clients (local and international). Until then, I wish you all good things in life and PR & Comm.

Peace.

Naresh Roodur

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Charles Telfair Institute