One of my key aspirations during this internship is to develop a better versatility in my writing. In the context of this internship, I have to adapt to a certain way of writing when it comes to writing and proofreading company documents, policies, etc that I, in other circumstances, wouldn’t write in that way. Each task I am given for this internship further sharpens that skill, and enables me to understand the versatility of writing essays vs. crafting formal documents. It gives me a better opportunity to write professionally in different areas, which I appreciate.

Writing for a company that strives for professionalism and effective communication pushes me to refine my editing skills and making sure my writing and proofreading is up to standard. While there is a certain pressure to that, I would say it actually helps me strive to think more carefully about word choices because they have a significant impact on how these documents and policies look as well as present itself.

There are times (many) where my drafts are looked over by my team and supervisor and needs to be heavily edited to fit certain requirements, making sure the documents are up to professional standard. This type of writing requires precision, as each word has the potential to be, perhaps, misinterpreted. Going over writings like these bring forth my attention to detail as well as realizing that even the smallest edits have a big impact. Whether it’s restructuring a sentence or even choosing a better word, every small edit contributes to the final draft of the document and is essential to communicate the message in a clear and concise way.

Alternatively, there are times where I am tasked to write or edit for a more creative or less precise form of writing, like flyers, ads, or certain things belonging to internal communications. This type of writing isn’t as structured, and enables me to use another form of writing, where I aim to balance between informative and approachable. Keeping the content engaging while still maintaining professionalism further develops this skill of understanding different styles of writing based on the intended audience.

It’s definitely a learning curve, but this experience has so far enabled me to maintain consistency, which is a great skill to have for a career in writing in the future.

The most interesting thing I’ve done so far at my internship was sit in on meetings to discuss projects and other things to be done with the team I am working in. These meetings, while it may seem boring, really enhanced my skills in speaking and bringing forth new and interesting ideas to share without hesitating. i was encouraged to share my thoughts and input in these meetings and was given good feedback when I had good ideas to share. It gave me a newfound confidence in a work setting to really not be afraid to speak up and be supportive of others’ ideas. At first, I was hesitant to share my thoughts because I’m new to the workplace and haven’t really had an opportunity like this before, but I was encouraged by my employer and the team I’m working with to be confident and it really set me up for future meetings as well as other places in the workforce. While the discussions of the meeting were serious and focused, the meetings felt easy and interesting. It was a lighthearted vibe and I felt comfortable. I definitely learned a lot from this and can’t wait to see what I can learn next. I haven’t been able to attend my internship last week, but otherwise I am having a great time learning new things and being surrounded by a great team of people who love what they do. Yes, sometimes the work is tedious and boring, but having the right people working beside you and with you make a difference, especially when one feels comfortable.

I started interning at the W Group’s corporate headquarters in August and I’ve been loving it so far! I was really nervous when I started and didn’t really know what to expect. However, when I began my internship, I was relieved to see that this company, although a prestigious home care agency, was accepting and welcoming of me. The company’s headquarter offices has such a nice and warm environment and I was put at ease from the beginning. I was introduced to everyone on the team who I would be working with and was taken through the various tasks and systems of what the team does. My supervisor made sure that I understood everything and made me feel so comfortable! I do a lot of writing and proofreading company policies and professional documents for The W Group. It is important that these corporate documents uphold company standard and there are no small mistakes or errors. While this internship does not leave much room for creativity, I think it is essential for me to be doing this in order to understand the writing process at a professional/corporate level, which is an important goal of mine. There are times when I proofread some more creative documents, like advertisements and flyers for the company, and I feel like I can use my skills for the best of both worlds! I work with an amazing team who are always willing to help me and answer any of my questions and I am grateful to have this opportunity to grow and strengthen my writing skills in different areas! I am excited to continue growing and strengthening my skills at this internship and gaining valuable knowledge in a professional setting! Right now, I do not have any concerns, as I feel comfortable and willing ym contribute my talents to the company!