Hello everyone! My name is Michelle Shak from Curtin University
based in Miri, Sarawak. Like everyone else that is taking this unit, I have
gone through a lot of interviews and sending out resume until I finally found
the right placement. I started my internship on a full time basis at Pustaka
Miri, from 15th of August till 20th of September 2013.
Well, working in the Public Relations department for the first time, it is
definitely an eye opener and a new experience for me.
The first few days at work was nerve wrecking, as I was worried
for not being able to meet their standards or expectations but as time goes by,
I realized that what I have learnt through out my course have prepared me for
this internship.
First day coming to work, my supervisor gave me a tour of the
working place and introduced to me to the person in charge of each department.
After the basic introduction, I was assigned to a desk and been given files to
look through the public relations records to know their activities that they
have done in the past and also future events.
Not only that, my supervisor also took the time and brought me
to the customer services center to register as a member in Pustaka Miri. To be
able to use their online website services for research and planning. My
supervisor also taught me on how to use the Information system to search for
readings, articles or books online, which I find very useful and helpful at the
same time in helping me doing research.
The tasks that I was assigned to in my first week of working
were doing media clippings, press release and media kit. I was glad that my
supervisor trusts me enough to allow me to do the job, as I am still new. It
made me very happy and felt welcomed. All the other staff was friendly and also
helpful as they are more than glad to assist me when I have enquiries regarding
about any task.
My
next post will be updating on the 10 days of working and the events that me and
another intern had organized. Well, from my point of view, working at Pustaka
Miri has allowed me to meet so many new people and also learn new things that
can benefit me in the future.
I
wish everyone all the best and I hope everyone is also having fun doing their
internship as I am.
Best
Regards,
Michelle
Shak (Curtin University Sarawak)
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