Let me give an example on how I did that: the scenario was that I had made a big blunder, which cost the company a lot of money and now the management wanted to fire me, so the question was how I’d navigate the situation. There is no right answer here; no matter what I said, the reply was, “But Nnamya, you are losing your job. Nobody wants to reason with you!” I made sure not to fall in love with the first idea that I came up with. I tried to understand the feedback on each idea and made the next suggestion better. The final suggestion was about how I could not fix the situation and keep the job. I decided to let go of my job, which probably highlighted how I would do the right thing even in a tough situation.
The internship was structured as multiple two-week blocks. The first two weeks involved training on project management basics, followed by a research project. The last four weeks were based on two case studies. Our research topic was to better understand unified communications and how it modifies the way we work. The case studies were based on projects that the team had previously carried out. These case studies helped us apply the learnings from the training on real-life projects. We created the various project management documents needed for such projects. I also had the opportunity to interact with other interns globally present in the organisation, through initiatives designed for the employees.
My experience at BITSoM helped me during the interview as well as the internship. BITSoM taught me the importance of spending time not only on what the company does, but also on understanding the culture. This allowed me to develop more empathy and better resonate with the company’s values. Considering the internship was fully remote, communicating effectively was also very important. Honing your writing skills and learning how to deliver impactful presentations can set you apart in your internship.
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