Internship Assignment C

What are you observing about your work environment? If you could, what are two things you would keep and two things you would change?

My work environment is very relaxed. We take things slower that in the US definitely. But that is not to say that we do not accomplish just as much. I would keep our pace of work, and the calm, outside environment that I get to work within. However I would strengthen the communication between the administrators and the ship workers. Sometimes those two groups are not always on the same page. I would also schedule repairs for certain times so that they avoid being done while groups are taking guided tours.

how does your supervisor's style work for you? What would you want to be like as a supervisor in the future?

My supervisor was very understanding and maintained a cool head. If something did not go exactly according to plan, he was very flexible and just 'rolled with the punches'. However he did expect one to do their job to the best of their ability. I would like to be like him. He was not a boss that just sat behind a desk and barked orders. He gave orders and then helped you carry them out. And actually I got the chance to be a supervisor. I had to supervise a new intern on the ship. I was given tasks by my supervisor and then I gave the intern tasks to accomplish and helped him with certain jobs as well. I felt that I was an effective supervisor.

What are you learning about yourself through this internship? What is one thing about yourself that you would like to improve for your next job?

I am learning that I sometimes tend to be dependent on other to tell me what I can and cannot do, especially when it comes to purchasing and arranging things. I would like to become even more independent as an individual for my next job. I would like just to be given a task and then feel confident to go off and accomplish it, and know that it will please my superiors.

What are two things you have learned how to do or improved upon during this internship?

I have learned how to repair a ship; including but not limited to: corking and sealing the deck, oiling the decks, washing the ship, painting wood to look distressed, and working the rigging to do various tasks. I have also learned how to use public transportation.
I have also improved on getting up and to work by a certain time.

After college will you look for a company that is similar to the one that you have interned with?

I do not think that I will actively seek out a company like the one I interned with. I do not wish to work at a living history museum. I want to work in theatre, and as long as I can find work there, I will take it. However,  if the circumstances were right (I could not find a job in theatre, and the opportunity arose to work somewhere similar to the Golden Hinde) I would not turn it down.