"It's Who You Know" or Who You'll Meet?

Hey Everyone, I will shortly be starting my internship with Networking WA (also known as Via Appia Networking WA – which I will go into later!) 

Here is a little background on the company for those that do not know:

Networking WA is a Western Australian dedicated event management company. Whilst being dedicated to producing creative and memorable events and experiences, Networking WA is also renowned for their unique membership program and broad database.

As the name suggests Networking WA is known for the networking sources they provide through their events allowing businesses, entrepreneurs and striving business people the opportunity to network with one another in opportunities unique to Networking WA’s events. The affix Via Appia is an expression of their networking abilities as Via Appia is the name of a critical road built by the Ancient Romans that essentially networked and connected the empire – Networking WA essentially connects business and business people with others in both different and similar industries with one another.

With the company slogan "It's Who You Know", which makes a lot of sense for a networking company, I am pretty excited to get a taste of the networks this company has to offer only then will be 'Who I've Met's become 'Who I Know'. 

As I was searching for a company to do my internship, this company sure seemed like it had a lot to offer!

Although I have completed some work experiences, I did not know what to expect because this internship felt somewhat different because it was one step closer to the real deal. I am keen to expand my skills, knowledge and networks during my time at Networking WA – and what better company to do just that – and I am ready to take on whatever challenges they throw at me!

Internship Day ONE - BRING IT ON!

Reyhan Oz
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This is the story of my endless search for an internship!

Hello people,

Okay, I have to say that ever since I knew I would start a Curtin degree at the Charles Telfair Institute, I was overly excited for the internship I would have to take while finishing my studies. Following the orientation session with our lecturer, we were told to send applications as soon as possible. After updating my CV and application letter, I shortlisted nine Public Relations, Media and Communication organisations and companies where I sent my letters. I had to wait for weeks until I finally got a response from one company where they wanted to hire a full time intern and as bad luck would have it, classes were resuming the following week and therefore, I had to let go of their offer. At this point, I was devastated that I had to refuse an offer from such a prestigious company. People started replying my emails giving me the “Thank you for trusting our company, but right now we are not hiring interns, we are keeping your CV…” speech and that was when the stress reached its peak. I started calling other companies and organisations but in vain. Some people were confusing Public Relations with Human Resource or Guest Relations! I was very disappointed with the PR professionals in Mauritius and I felt like they did not honour the PR profession at all. 

One day, I stumbled across an advertising/communication agency and a phone call later, they told me to send the director a mail. The reply of the director was instant and I got an interview the very next day! I then attended the interview and the director was totally fine about having a part time intern! This is the story of my endless search for an internship and I have to say that my first couple of days at Mamba Advertising have gone on smoothly. The team is great and they are very friendly and we are all on first name basis! The agency mostly deals with advertising and this is one of my fears about having my internship there. But at this point, I really am happy and grateful to have gotten this internship!

Until next time!

Kritina Sungkur

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Charles Telfair Institute