3. Workplace Culture

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Since my internship is 100% remote, I don’t have to worry about attire. The organization I work with operate weekdays only from 9am to 5pm. I had explained to my supervisor that since I work full-time during the day I would have to carry out my assignments in the evening and on the weekends. She had no problem with this as she knows many students also work during the day. Our concern was about making sure we communicate with each via email or phone. We worked out a solution in where she would only contact me during the day during lunchtime. However, I did inform her that I can talk after work if necessary and on the weekends. Since she is the Director she had no problem with this. The majority of the communication will be via email.

When I visited their site I saw that she had a small staff and she connected me to one of her staff who will be assisting me with my tasks. Everyone seems very friendly and helpful which fits in with their mission of helping people. The atmosphere was casual and informal yet you can see the staff busy working.