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involved in the relationship between clients and their suppliers was a unique opportunity

especially as I do not have any background in supply chain management.

This experience proved to me that I am able to succeed in a field that is unrelated to my

field of academic expertise. Therefore, I found this experience very rewarding and it

supports my further career by giving me a fundamental understanding of how supply chains

operate. In this sense, this internship has supported my career ambitions by providing me

with the opportunity to gain some experience that is complementary to my field of study.

Final year undergraduate, BA Geography, A mixture of in-person and remote working

Work Projects

Interning with a leading sustainability and

environmental consultancy, I worked across

several projects that involved significant

research, writing and analysis. Principally, I

was tasked with conducting secondary

research into several key areas and

producing a synthesised view from this,

which could then be presented to the client. Further, as I worked on an industry-leading

report for much of the internship, I was responsible for drafting significant elements of the

report and then working with more senior members of the team to refine the overall report

and its content before delivery to the client.

During this time, I was also engaged in the development of a significant online element to

the report and liaised with the design team to ensure that this was up to scratch. Other

work included taking part in an audit of the supply chain of a client. Throughout my

internship, I had a line manager, who was incredibly helpful and responsive to any questions

or concerns. I also interacted with other members of my team frequently and developed

strong working relationships with them, which created a very enjoyable team environment.

Having finished my internship, I can look back and say that I significantly contributed to a

major industry report and thoroughly enjoyed my time with the firm.

Daily Life

My internship was conducted remotely but

nevertheless remained enjoyable. My regular

working day tended to start at 8.30am when

I sat down to read my emails, check my

calendar for the day and prep anything I

needed that morning. The day formally

begins at 9.00am and usually I would have a couple of meetings spread throughout the day,

which were all conducted through Zoom. As everyone was working from home, most

mornings were broken up by a scheduled coffee morning during which employees from

across the business would chat and catch-up on anything going on.

I usually took lunch over the middle of the day for about half an hour to an hour and made

an effort to get away from my desk and sit elsewhere or alternatively, go for a walk. My day

tended to finish around 5.30 and at this point, I usually got up to go for a run around Oxford.

As you spend most of the day sitting down, I felt this was an important part of my daily

routine and it often helps clear your head. Otherwise, my approach to working from home

mainly consisted of ensuring I had a suitable, comfortable place from which to work.

Lasting Impressions

I thoroughly enjoyed my internship and getting to know people across the business.

Throughout my time, I was constantly learning and being exposed to new areas of the

business while also getting stuck into some major projects where I had the pleasure of

working with a great team. On reflection, I would say that the overall experience has been

incredibly rewarding and a great start to my career. I have gained a lot of experience in a

very short period of time, been engaged with work on leading reports, learnt a lot, liaised

directly with clients and met a lot of new people, who I will remain in touch with.

In terms of my overall career ambitions, the internship has provided me with an opportunity

to explore my initial ambitions and confirmed them to such an extent that I look forward to

pursuing a career and development in the industry over the next few years.