This week at my internship, I had been given a fun project by my supervisor. I had to find various national and local non-profit art organizations.Once found, I needed to check to see if the certain organization posted their financial statements online. In addition, I also needed to check to see if the company had a "Guidestar Seal." To find this information, my supervisor provided me with two websites which I used for the basis of my research.
At first, I was not sure how I would feel about this project. By the time I had completed it, my feelings had completely changed. The reason why I enjoyed this project was that I found myself applying what I had learned in my previous finance courses to the actual job. I really love incorporating what I learn in school to the workplace; this proves that I have gotten the information out of my classes!
This project has taught me important concepts that I will carry with me for future projects while at work. At first, I had organized my findings in a word document that wasn't in the most visually efficient manner. Instead of using a chart on Excel or inserting a table in Word, I just listed the information. My supervisor gave me the idea of using a table of some kind, which was a great idea. I used that in the next draft, and the information was a lot better.
On a more positive note, I decided to include my own personal analysis of the research I conducted. I was not sure if they wanted my own personal input, but I figured that it shows I was actually taking time to critically think about the material I just learned. My supervisor loved my analysis of my research incorporated in my email to her, which made me thrilled. What was even more exciting was that she wanted me to share it with the Chief Strategic Officer! I never expected that. When I sent the final chart and information to the Chief Strategic Officer, she was also very impressed with my work. That information was used to determine what Citi should do in terms of putting their financial information.
In the end, it turns out that using my own personal analysis (as long as I have valid ways to back up my reasoning) is probably better overall.I am looking forward to having more interesting projects that I can complete in the weeks to come!
At first, I was not sure how I would feel about this project. By the time I had completed it, my feelings had completely changed. The reason why I enjoyed this project was that I found myself applying what I had learned in my previous finance courses to the actual job. I really love incorporating what I learn in school to the workplace; this proves that I have gotten the information out of my classes!
This project has taught me important concepts that I will carry with me for future projects while at work. At first, I had organized my findings in a word document that wasn't in the most visually efficient manner. Instead of using a chart on Excel or inserting a table in Word, I just listed the information. My supervisor gave me the idea of using a table of some kind, which was a great idea. I used that in the next draft, and the information was a lot better.
On a more positive note, I decided to include my own personal analysis of the research I conducted. I was not sure if they wanted my own personal input, but I figured that it shows I was actually taking time to critically think about the material I just learned. My supervisor loved my analysis of my research incorporated in my email to her, which made me thrilled. What was even more exciting was that she wanted me to share it with the Chief Strategic Officer! I never expected that. When I sent the final chart and information to the Chief Strategic Officer, she was also very impressed with my work. That information was used to determine what Citi should do in terms of putting their financial information.
In the end, it turns out that using my own personal analysis (as long as I have valid ways to back up my reasoning) is probably better overall.I am looking forward to having more interesting projects that I can complete in the weeks to come!
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