Iwan’s Internship
12 December 2024
Iwan
“Make us another coffee!”. Four words I certainly wouldn’t be hearing on my internship here at Darogan Talent, mainly because I’m working remotely here in North Wales, but more importantly, it’s because I’ve been welcomed and treated like a valuable member of the Darogan team.
The internship came about after I saw Darogan’s event in Warwick University. I was unable to attend as I was studying in America at the time. After reading about what Darogan Talent do for students inside and out of Wales, I messaged Owain asking about the possibility of doing an internship with Darogan as I was looking for internships at the time. To me, working for a company that is doing something that means something to me is very important as it is a greater motivation.
The internship could not have come at a better time for me personally or for Darogan because the Find your Future event series was around the corner at the time of me joining, so I could be a helping hand for the company in the final promotion and running of the events.
The events were a great chance to see what opportunities are available in Wales and it was very rewarding to see students find work opportunities through our work. They were also an opportunity for me to speak to employers and become more comfortable in a professional setting while speaking to potential employers.
Doing the internship from home has been an interesting experience and possibly a look into what the future holds as I begin applying for jobs in my final year of university. Luckily, we have virtual office software which makes communicating feel more natural and like an office setting. However, the events have been a highlight because working with people in person is a nice change from being home working.
With my time doing this internship coming to an end, I must say that I’ve had a fantastic time and have enjoyed the valuable experiences that I’ve had – ranging from the events to the more menial tasks like sending emails – as they have all given me a taste for what the world of work is like, which is exactly why I wanted to do an internship, all while working for a company with a cause close to my heart. I cannot thank Owain, Jack and Gwenno enough for the experience and making the experience the one it was.
