Monday, June 24, 2013

Amanda's Intern Insight


Oceanview!  Fruit Bar Everyday!  Unlimited drinks!  Celebrity Sightings!

Although this sounds like an amazing vacation, these are just some of the perks provided at my internship this summer!

I am currently interning at a mid-market accounting firm Berkowitz Pollack Brant in Miami, Florida.  This internship is a 7-week rotational internship, in which I spend 2 weeks in each of the 3 accounting departments- tax, audit, and forensics.  This week wraps up the end of my time in the tax department.  All of the firm members have been so welcoming and answered all of my ridiculous questions. 

Just in these last three weeks as an intern I have learned a lot.  Some of the most important lessons I have learned are:
    1.  Ask Questions
a.     As an intern, the staff does not expect you to know everything.  This is a learning experience for you.
        2.  Work Hard
a.     All employers are looking for employees with strong work ethics.
b.     Always ask if there is something extra you can work on or help with.
        3.  Laugh at Your Mistakes 
a.      All employers are looking for employees with strong work ethics.  Always ask if there is something extra you can work on or help with.
b.     It is inevitable that you are going to make mistakes.  So relax and don’t     put more pressure on yourself.    
        4.  Learn from your mistakes
a.     The worst thing to do is make the same mistake over and over again.
Finally,
        5.  Have fun!
a.     Enjoy the moment and the opportunity provided to you!  Take advantage of everything that the company has to offer.  Go out to eat lunch with employees.  Meet people from other departments. 

I hope you all are having a great summer! I can’t wait to be back for the fall!

*And to clarify…
- The office does have an oceanview from the main meeting room for the firm.  The office is located along Biscayne Blvd.
- The fruit bar is part of the firm’s wellness program.  There is always fresh fruit in the kitchen to promote healthier eating.  And the unlimited drinks are limited to water and coffee.  Haha
- The celebrity sightings were during my lunch break on Monday when I stepped outside our building and watched the Miami Heat Championship Parade along Biscayne Blvd.  I watched the floats roll by full of family and friends of the oh so talented Miami Heat players!

Chi O love and Mine,
Amanda Pivacco


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