Challenges

In my office this week, my complete computer setup finally arrived. I have been waiting for two monitors, a keyboard, mouse, and docking station for four weeks. Now, instead of having to work from my laptop, I have a larger computer to use. These items help me produce my work more efficiently, and do not strain my eyes. Today, my office gave a presentation on the full time program which is a two year program offered to candidates whose internship turns out successful. I am very interested to see how my summer role will be different than any full time opportunity available. After four weeks at the office, I feel quite comfortable and have met many of the people working near me. I have picked up some technical skills as well as terminology. One challenge that I faced so far is not understanding company terminology. After a few weeks of reviewing acronyms I became much more comfortable and familiar with company vernacular. Another challenge I have experienced is my PowerPoint skills had to adapt to the company’s template. The way that I have previously created PowerPoint charts and tables do not match up to the company’s template, and therefore I had to become accustomed to company standards. However, things are going smoothly and I feel that I am learning a lot.