Karishma Patel presented on her work placement where she conducted research, interviews, writing pieces, and assisted with photoshoots. Her prior experience producing a men's magazine prepared her for the editorial style. She developed skills in time management, interviewing, and adapting her writing. Karishma performed well by being professional, adapting to the publication's style, and asking questions. For next time, she would stop second guessing herself, show more personality, and work harder outside of office hours. She learned to have confidence, control her emotions in high pressure situations, and that she is most productive working individually.
3. Roles & responsibilities
• Extensive research tasks
• Conducting and transcribing interviews
• Subbing copy
• Pitching ideas for web stories
• Writing pieces for print and web
• Assisted on photo-shoots
4. How did it link to prior experience?
• Producing/working on a men’s magazine
• Familiar style of writing
• Editorial internship vs. fashion/beauty internship
Journalism skills developed:
• Time management
• Interview technique
• Adapted writing style
No new skills?]
5. What I did well:
• Professional and hardworking
• Adapted to style/tone of publication
• Inquisitive and asked questions
What I would have done differently:
• Stop second guessing myself
• Show more personality
• Worked harder outside of office hours
6. What I learnt:
• To have confidence in my abilities and to take pride
in my work
• To control my emotions/anxiety in high pressure
situations
• Most productive when working individually
