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Friday Sep 11, 2009

First item on the first agenda

Posted on behalf of Daisy Phillipson:

Thursday the 10^th of September; not a particularly memorable day. But for me it represented my giant leap of experience into the working world, or at least the world that I would like to work in. It had been four days since I had started my work experience with TheSite and I was told to prepare for the editorial meeting. Now for the five others attending who work for TheSite, this was just a casual chat about current events and new ideas. But for me it was to be the first professional meeting of my life. I am hoping that it was not my last; I am hoping that eventually that kind of meeting will also be just a casual chat with my co-workers.

But nevertheless it was certainly an experience that has taught me more about the professional world. Plus I particularly enjoyed going home and ringing everyone I know to tell them how 'I'm busy, I had a meeting today at the office' and 'today in the meeting I thought of some new ideas'.

Don't get me wrong, this is not the most exciting part of the week. In fact this is only minor; it was the novelty of my first meeting that really got me. The most exciting part of my week, which I was extremely eager to do, was to re-write an article. In the first week I was pleasantly surprised to find that my journalism skills could be practiced in the office. I knew that this wouldn't be the last time either.  And I don't know whether it's just me but the chilled atmosphere of the office and the sense of unity between ALL of the co-workers make a tranquil and efficient atmosphere to work in. Perfect for young journalist wannabes who are trying to make a good impression.

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