Project management systems help a team plan and organize all the parts of a project. These projects can take up to weeks to complete, so this software helps to estimate the time it will take, time spent on different takes, and even budget the cost for the project based on the time spent on it. This kind of software are especially used with teams or groups that have multiple people working together on the project. Everyone has the ability to see where others are at in the project, what tasks are completed or still in progress, and can also collaborate and share aspects of the project.

Some kinds of this software include Workstack, Basecamp, Freedcamp, and Miestercamp.

Designers can have an easy single place where everyone on their team has access to the project information, that is also easy and clear to sort through. They will not have to sort through emails and save time from having meetings to keep going over the progress of the project. And if they needed to show how far along to managers it’s all in one single place.

During our talk with Zach Bokuniewicz we discussed steps to getting an internship, what to do when you’re working at one, and using it as a stepping stone to future jobs. This included things like branding yourself, and getting befriending your coworkers and clients. One solid piece of advice I will be using during my internship is to try and make the projects work in my favor. I want to produce better work that I want to add to my portfolio, as well as keeping in mind future projects and jobs I will want. Then try and move the project in those directions if possible.

I had already begun applying to some internships with help from the coordination site but with no responses back. Faculty Commons got posted about needing new interns and since I had once applied for the position and got as far as the interview I decided to apply again. I felt more confident this time since I had some experience working under someone and more material in my portfolio. I wanted to seem organized and self branded, so I made such to keep a similar design through my resume, cover letter, and portfolio.

When I got accepted for the interview I prepared myself for their questions. Since I already went through an interview with them before I tried to make sure I had good and through out answers for questions I fumbled before. Making sure I had clear examples of times I had trouble with projects or group partners and how I overcame those challenges were a main part of my preparation. I also had one of my professors go through my portfolio for feedback on the presentation and what I could add to it.

Sure enough, getting my things ready and set for the morning of the interview helped me not feel nervous and therefore at ease during it. Meeting with the supervisor Professor Julia Jordan again, she assured I was more confident in my abilities then the last time I saw her, and I was pleased she could also see it.

Updated resume and below is my cover letter I sent to the internship I’m currently working for.