Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

I chose to complete an internship to get professional experience because as an international student I knew it is essential to have the local experience to build an accounting career. Through the internship, I can get experience in finance and accounting tasks which will help me to understand my future role and career. I got an opportunity to do an internship in one of the public investment companies in Australia.

 What have you learned the most during your internship?

I have learned many things in my internship. I have learned about the working culture of the company and other finance/accounting-related tasks and jobs. Moreover, I have learned how to communicate effectively and professionally in the workplace. The internship has provided me an opportunity to get familiar with invoice entry, account receivable and payable; data cleansing procedures, and other accounting and finance tasks.

 What benefits do you feel AI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

AI has helped me a lot in securing the internship interviews and during the internship. AI has provided me tips for interview practice and how to learn about the host company for the interview. My internship supervisor - Imante has tried her best to organize as many internship interviews as possible.

 What benefits do you feel KOI contributed to your internship and time in Australia?

First of all, KOI has granted me a scholarship for my internship. KOI has also conducted internship information seminars to provide more information about career development; and provide guidance to choose the correct career path.

 What advice would you give future interns?

If you are doing an internship during your study, you should manage time for study, work and internship. You should prepare well for the internship interview and be confident in the interview. During the internship, you should learn as much as you can as it will help you to get familiar with all kinds of tasks in the workplace. You should ask your supervisor for feedback so that you can improve yourself.

 What do you enjoy most about Australia?

Australia is rich in cultural diversity and harmonization. I like many things about Australia such as lifestyle, social security, natural beauty, education, and health care system. The climate in Australia is similar to Nepal so I do not feel I am living far from my home.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, I feel safe here as the state and government are supporting all international students.