Being that my internship is entirely remote, but we have the option of meeting with the client on campus, my week can vary from week to week based on the requirements of the client. On Wednesdays, we have our one-on-one weekly meeting for about two hours, which is typical of my week. The goal of these weekly meetings is to discuss the work we’ve been doing with our clients, take notice of any team feedback, and provide feedback to our teammates on their work.
When our meeting is finished, I’ll go straight to work on a few things. First, I collected the feedback I had received from each teammate so that I could share it with them the next week and let them know I had taken note of whoever made the suggestion. For me, this shows the team that I am giving attention to any details or assistance they provide. If I received a new client on the day of my meeting, I’d have to send an email to set up a Zoom meeting with them to discuss the deliverables for their project. When we are given a new client, we are paired with a team mentor to whom we can email for any extra assistance while working on an assignment. Following that, I work on revisions and email my supervisor and mentor to review the work for any errors or suggestions before submitting it to the client for further review. I make sure to send the work over for review as soon as possible to meet any deadlines, while still having time for my schoolwork.
My week can vary depending on whether I have a deadline or need to meet with a client in person. I didn’t have a deadline for my first assignment, but she proposed we meet in person because she wanted to provide me with food made by her students as a thank-you for working on her project. My second client had a deadline, but I didn’t need to speak with her in person. With a deadline for the second assignment, I was able to work more quickly on brainstorming ideas for the client while still having time for schoolwork. Overall, my work varies based on the client I have, and I attend weekly team meetings to improve my work and prepare for future clients.
