When I first stepped into Magna Carta's premises on the 3rd of February 2014. I was completely blank on what's happening about the account of Standard Bank I'm working in. I couldn't comprehend the language they were speaking. I felt lost and depresssed, needless to say stupid!!!
I sometimes wondered why they chose me and only to remember the words of my lecturer Mrs. Benecke saying, education is a process - you are what you are because of the things you've learnt yesterday. Without learning you won't know anything and it made me to feel better.
You have touched an important and burning issue here Mr Msimango .I started joining the company were I'm doing my work Integrated Learning now not knowing what is expected of me in the workplace but because of the planned programmes in place and helpful team members of the company, I managed to get a brief understanding of what is expected of me on a day-to-day basis and also get to know my duties as an intern. I value most the team spirit within the company I'm working for , they always willing to help and getting their Interns and graduates to be exposed to activities that should help them gain the relevant and needed experience in the Public Relations field. As WIL students I think we need to always avail ourselves and take advantage of whatever opportunities that comes our way. Telling the truth it was not a walk in the park for the first few weeks after joining the company I'm working for now , it took time for me to get to understand the way on how things are being done and also to understand the different clients and their line of business in which they operate under.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to what you are saying Mr.Mgwenya. Thank you very much for sharing, I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first started at UJ Alumni I was panicking as I did not know what
ReplyDeleteAlumni relations is all about but I just told myself that no matter what I will educate myself till I understand what it is all about. But I must say I felt like I do not know anything about Public R elations. But we all have to start somewhere. I am looking forward to your next post.
We are on the same boat. I'm glad that you are starting to understand the bottom-line of UJ Alumni. Thank you very much for your comment. I truly appreciate it:-)
ReplyDeleteAdapting can be difficult, but I think the best way dealing with it is by being patient and be willing to learn. Yes, it takes time but by slowing learning all the small bits about an organisation can help you understand the whole organisation and its purpose, therefore making it easy to adapt.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Kamo. We should humble ourselves and keep learning. It's worth it.
ReplyDelete