Why did you choose to complete an Internship?

I was halfway through my Master of Professional Accounting course when I realised that I need to gather work experience in Australia to start working in my field. I undertook the internship opportunity offered by my university through Australian Internships with a mindset that I will acquire work experience and referral from the workplace and bingo: they offered me a position in their company to handle their accounts!

What have you learned the most during your internship?

Interns are not expected to work so much in the workplace as they are there to learn about the company and their related field works. However, I learned that if you go one step further than that by assisting your supervisor they appreciate it. I have also learned that practising good workplace etiquette is important. Although the task one does is not judged through etiquette but it really puts an impact on work colleagues. I followed these simple steps every day and today, I sit in the office as an employee and not an intern.

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

AI helped me prepare for my internship in various ways. They helped me sort out what companies I can look forward to for interviews and also helped me make a video and resume for internship applications. AI sent me tips and tricks to learn beforehand starting an internship in a workplace that is very different from your home country's workplace. Imante, my internship supervisor, always made sure to keep me on track with any latest update on internship opportunities.

What advice would you give future interns?

If you are available to help out your work colleagues, ask if there is anything you can do for them. There may be times when they are learning from you which will increase your value in the company. If you do not understand some things, do not hesitate to ask. Doing so shows that you are eager to learn more and your supervisor will appreciate it.

What do you enjoy most about Australia?

I have always loved travelling and Australia has so much to offer in that aspect too. Even when there is state border closure due to Covid-19, I can still travel to so many places in Queensland with easy access to transport be it driving a car or taking a train to Sunshine Coast from Gold Coast.