I started my first day of work on June 13th as an Intern at Chas. E. Ramsons Ltd. With little expectations for my position and the company I was obviously nervous to start and was quite overwhelmed with information, meeting people and learning what my role would entail for the next eight weeks. I spent the majority of my first day with Christopher learning about standard operating procedures in the company as well as Human Resource practices, both of which were lacking. After settling in at my desk I began to read more into work completed by previous interns from NC.
My first task is to review, create and amend all job descriptions, performance appraisals, job requirement matrix's and recruitment processes for all positions within the Merchandising and Promotions department. I was surprised to find out that although there are approx. 65-70 employees in this department almost all the materials mentioned above were missing for each position. I spent the remainder of my first day determining my schedule for the week, where to start and prioritizing my workload.
I started my second day by familiarizing myself with the people I will need to meet in order to gather the required information and scheduling meetings with each of them throughout the week. I was able to successfully complete several documents for multiple positions and meet with the Trade Manager to further my knowledge of the MAP department.
Although I have merely started my work week I felt much more comfortable entering my second and third day to come. I quickly realized how relaxed and friend/family orientated the company staff is as well as the working environment in the office. Everyone I have met thus far have been super friendly and are always asking if everything is good and if I need anything at all.
The Ramson family have made my first adventure outside of North America an amazing experience so far and have welcomed me into their home and company making me feel like a part of the family.
My first task is to review, create and amend all job descriptions, performance appraisals, job requirement matrix's and recruitment processes for all positions within the Merchandising and Promotions department. I was surprised to find out that although there are approx. 65-70 employees in this department almost all the materials mentioned above were missing for each position. I spent the remainder of my first day determining my schedule for the week, where to start and prioritizing my workload.
I started my second day by familiarizing myself with the people I will need to meet in order to gather the required information and scheduling meetings with each of them throughout the week. I was able to successfully complete several documents for multiple positions and meet with the Trade Manager to further my knowledge of the MAP department.
Although I have merely started my work week I felt much more comfortable entering my second and third day to come. I quickly realized how relaxed and friend/family orientated the company staff is as well as the working environment in the office. Everyone I have met thus far have been super friendly and are always asking if everything is good and if I need anything at all.
The Ramson family have made my first adventure outside of North America an amazing experience so far and have welcomed me into their home and company making me feel like a part of the family.