Thursday, October 3, 2013

Extra work in the office

I just realize that I forgot to mention my office desk in my workplace and here it is. Can’t believe that I have my own desk where I can do and print my own work without any disturbance :) It is quite comfy too!

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In the RTM Public Relations department, there are only 2 interns (which include me) and sometimes, we are told to do extra work such as typing, photocopying, arranging documents as well as sending some important documents to other departments. For example, this is the sample of work that I might have to do when my other colleagues are busy. I have to sort out each of this individual’s name according to their position and department. After that, distribute the documents personally to them.
This kind of works took me at least 2 days to complete
And then, I am required to photocopy all of the documents that is assigned according to the number of staffs stated 
Of course the last step cannot be done within a day. Thus, I have to come early the next day for me to distribute it to them.
That's me by the way. Haha. (photo taken by Siera, the other intern:D)

To other extra thing that I have to do after completing a running schedule is to attach it to all of these RSVPS and the guests are normally not less than 30 people. It requires a lot of hard work because a day after I fax the invitation card along with the running schedule, I have to make a phone call to them by conforming that they have received the invitation. Additional to it, I might have to re-do the whole faxing and calling-for-confirmation if they did not received it :(
Since some of the individual or company's number is not provided to me, I have to call the operator in order to get their number and get in touch with them. 

I do enjoy myself actually because this kind of extra works always makes me amaze how 8-hours can passed just like that. 

That's the end of my post :)


Regards, 

Mona Coretti Lee Johnny 
7D8B5991/14926420
Curtin University Sarawak 

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Hi Mona,

I have experienced the same situation with you where I was asked to help the other staff in Corporate Affairs Section to photocopy or fax some documents. At first I thought they were just "bullying" the intern but at the end of the day, i realized that it is crucial for us to learn all this thing especially in doing follow up calls for confirmation. It may seem like what an office boy would do but then again, it is part of our learning process as an intern. Well, if it wasnt for the internship, I dont think I would have know how to photocopy because all this while, i always photocopy stuffs at the shop.

Anyways, good luck for your report.

MonaLeesya Coretti Lee said...

Hello Nadea,

At first I thought they are taking advantages with me but I was wrong. I agree with you as this whole task given is definitely part of our learning as well. I am glad that you’ve shared your thoughts with me and I am able to partake it as part of my additional knowledge.

Thank you and good luck with your report too!