The right internship at the right time
Benedikt spent six months as an intern in Corporate Communications at Jungheinrich's headquarters in Hamburg. In his internship report, he looks back on this time and draws a conclusion.
My name is Benedikt and I'm a Master's student at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences, studying PR and Corporate Communications. And that's exactly where I did my internship at Jungheinrich: in Corporate Communications.
I hoped that the internship would give me a comprehensive insight into different areas of communication in a major company. And I was given exactly this opportunity by supporting the whole team with various tasks. In addition to my main responsibilities, such as maintaining the intranet, writing news articles and proofreading publications, I was also able to take part in film projects, help publish business figures and plan the Annual General Meeting. I gained a great insight into the workings of an international stock corporation and was able to apply my knowledge from my studies on a regular basis.
During my internship, I felt like part of the team and felt that my colleagues had confidence in me and my abilities. I also received regular feedback that my work was appreciated. One special task for me was taking part in an interview with a Ukrainian colleague. She told us about her everyday life during the war. I summarized her statements in an article. That was an impressive experience - not just in the context of the internship.
My internship at Jungheinrich was exactly what I was hoping for: I was able to experience and work in all areas. I got an impression of how the content of my studies is implemented "on a large scale". For me, it was the right internship at the right time and, looking back, I would definitely do it again.