Interviews
‘This internship helped me improve my communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills’
Apeejay Stya University student shares how an internship helped her develop valuable skills
Kriti, a BBA student at Apeejay Stya University, Gurugram, is translating classroom learning into real-world experience through her internship at Century Ply. Her journey at ASU has been marked by practical learning, skill development, and industry exposure, helping her grow into a confident and capable professional. In this interview, Kriti reflects on the valuable lessons from her internship, the workplace skills she has developed, and how her academic foundation at ASU prepared her to navigate the corporate world with confidence.
How did this internship help you build skills? What new skills do you think you have nurtured?
This internship helped me improve my communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. I developed better time management, professional behaviour, and confidence while interacting with clients and colleagues. I also enhanced my organisational skills and learned to adapt quickly to new tasks and workplace challenges.
What career opportunities or industry exposure have you received here?
This internship provided valuable exposure to the professional work environment and industry practices. It helped me understand different business functions, client interactions, and the importance of networking. The experience has increased my confidence and prepared me for future career opportunities in business, management, and marketing.
Your three learnings from this internship
– I learned how day-to-day business operations are managed in a professional work environment.
– I understood the importance of effective communication, teamwork, and maintaining professional relationships.
– I gained practical knowledge of business processes and how theoretical concepts are applied in real situations.
Which university experience has been most valuable during this internship?
The knowledge gained through BBA subjects such as Marketing, Business Communication, Human Resource Management, and Organisational Behaviour proved to be the most valuable. These subjects helped me understand workplace situations, communicate professionally, and apply theoretical concepts to practical business activities.
