My internship is virtual so I don’t have a typical work life environment. We do have a lot of meetings and dates on our calendar to meet before the drawing of the sweepstakes. Being that I have an in person class right before the internship I use that opportunity for the school to be my normal creative space from 11am to 5pm. So I tend to work 5-6 hours a day straight through, making the most of my time. On Fridays I start my work day at 1pm because I work at home instead of at school. Having the school as a worksite gave my internship structure and normality.
I do tend to collaborate and bounce ideas off my teammate who also uses the school as a work site. We usually dress casual and comfortable with the intention of spending long hours in the same spot. When I go out and do field work or go to the corporate office I dress business casual. I feel it’s only right to be on time, look presentable while presenting and meeting new people outside of the office/school.
The culture of the company from my experience is agile, collaborative and casual. It’s agile and casual because we are trusted to work in the best way that suits us. The company’s work culture fostering these behaviors benefits me to have a flexible schedule. Having a flexible schedule allows me to balance my work, school and personal life. It also allows me to dress comfortably and relax while being productive. Being part of a collaborative culture makes being creative in this company easy. Knowing that there is support waiting, willing and ready to help encourages effective communication and teamwork skills.
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