The Intern Tasks

I remember after seeing the film The Devil Wears Prada, I was always terrified of getting an internship or entry-level job, afraid I would be responsible for nothing more than fetching coffee and performing menial tasks under a boss that looks at me like this...

 

Luckily for me, my bosses and supervisors are the exact opposite of the high maintenance, demanding, New York City fashion editor portrayed in the film. They are nothing but welcoming, helpful, and willing to answer questions at any time. I mean, they ride scooters around the office. You get the picture. 

While I am never asked to get coffee and take out my boss' dry-cleaning, that is not to say I am never set with a little busy work when I go into the office. A few of my office tasks have included making contact lists, rolling promotional posters, making sure the station vans are stocked with the necessary equipment (it would have been more helpful if I knew what half the things on the checklist were), and laminating. Two full hours of laminating.     

But the point of this post is not to talk about #internprobs. While I have the responsibility of being the face of the company when I go out into the community for events and remotes, the other tasks must get done as well. While performing these tasks and simply being in the office, I learn what it takes to put events together. I learn the little things that are needed to make a promotional event successful, whether that be creating contact lists, making staff badges, or making sure the equipment is good to go. I learn from watching and listening. And yes, it is also really helpful to know where to find the laminator and how to use it without burning things.