Sunday, July 6, 2014

Lifechanging experiences


I have now completed four weeks of my internship at GO Communications in Malaysia. This placement has not only taught me about public relations, but it has given me a whole new experience in another culture. I have been “thrown in the deep end” on more than one occasion at events and even in the office. I believe by completely leaving my comfort zone I have been given an opportunity to grow and improve my skills at a fast pace. It has been a challenging yet rewarding four weeks, I have learnt professional and social skills that I believe will benefit me in my future career. I was also able to make new friends along the way. I appreciate the opportunity Curtin University and GO Communications gave me. I was able to gain an insight and understanding of how the skills we have learnt at university can be used in our public relations careers on a day-to-day basis. This firsthand experience has also allowed me to shape an opinion on working in a consultancy. I have enjoyed the chance to work on multiple projects for multiple clients, it definitely mixes it up a little in the office! It was sad to say goodbye to GO Communications, but I look forward to using the lessons I have learnt along the way in my future career.

 

If you ever get the chance to work or intern overseas, GO for it!

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