Internship at an event agency – what will it do for my future?
That is exactly what many young people ask themselves. Here is Anna Luisa's account of her experience.
I joined b-ceed as a 3-month intern in event management at the busiest and most demanding time of the year in the events industry. I experienced a lot, discovered a great deal about myself and took away a lot from the experience. Here, I give a brief insight into how my internship at an event agency
went.
What did I do?
My duties as an intern at the event agency
b-ceed were very varied. I helped plan and run many events, which gave me the opportunity to learn about the many aspects of event management. My main responsibilities were research and assisting with the planning and running of various corporate events. One event I was often given the opportunity to lead was Murder at the Lord. I really enjoyed having so much fun with the participants. Speaking to large groups, presenting oneself professionally to clients and partners, and ensuring everything runs smoothly are all part of an event manager's job. What I particularly enjoyed was developing new products and projects for b-ceed. It was wonderful to see the events my colleagues and I had created and planned together come to life on site.
What did I learn?
Before starting my internship at the event agency, I hadn't expected to take so much away from the job. For one thing, I learned how to deal with clients and write business emails. I also learned how important it is to give 100% even under time pressure. The responsibilities I was entrusted with helped me gain confidence. I became more confident in how I presented myself, and suddenly it no longer bothered me to welcome 80 people from all over the world in English. The most exciting time, and the one I will remember most, was the Christmas season. Around 30 events in December, including 8 mobile Christmas markets
, had to be managed during my internship at the agency. Leading one of these Christmas markets was really nerve-racking, but the experience has helped me deal better with responsibility and stress.
What is expected of you?
You need to be willing to push yourself beyond your limits. Resilience is probably the key word here. Being an event manager is not just a “9 to 5” job. Although I spent a lot of time in the office during my internship at the event agency, putting the concepts into practice, Most corporate events
take place in the evenings or at weekends. Enjoying organising and engaging with people from all over the world are essential requirements. Confidence and the ability to communicate are just as important. Professionalism and being able to work independently are essential.
What will I take away from my time at b-ceed?
My three-month internship at the event agency has certainly given me a great deal. I was introduced to the business world, learned how to plan a large corporate event from start to finish and, above all, how to work as part of a team. I am one step closer to knowing what I want to do with my life, and I have b-ceed to thank for that. My internship at the event agency gave me more confidence, and I am much better at handling significant responsibility. Thank you, b-ceed!
b-ceed says: “Thank you, dear Anna Lu, for three truly amazing months!”
We would like to thank Anna Lu, who was with us for just three months, from November 2017 until the end of January 2018. We are very proud of Anna Lu, not only because she is a lovely person, but also because she has a strong character. At such a young age, she is determined to take her life into her own hands and gain experiences that not everyone would pursue. She is brave, strong and self-assured, and has helped our team, our work and ultimately the whole company move forward. Dear Anna Lu: THANK YOU for your wonderful commitment, and every success for the future. We hope to see you again soon. 🙂
Lots of love and, above all, best wishes,
Marvin and the whole b-ceed team
