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.
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Henny – in new environments especially, it can be hard to gauge how long to sit back, and when to start contributing. I’m glad to hear you’ve landed at a place that is both supportive and serious (in my opinion, you need both!) I’d be curious at some point to hear more about the kinds of decisions the group is facing, and the feedback you’re contributing. In some ways, meetings are not unlike discussion seminars – whatever you’re working on, judging when and how to contribute in ways that move conversation forward is a skill that many of us (myself included!) could stand to improve upon. – LBN