The Long Awaited Internship

I recently began my internship at Kohinoor Textile Mills Ltd. based in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. My emphasis is primarily upon finance, but I do aim to avail this opportunity to acquaint myself with all aspects of a firm (marketing, accounting, sales, human resource etc). I hope that this will enrich my exposure to the business world.

Here are certain aims that I have set for myself and might even help prospective intern on how to make the most of an internship

• Refresh Cambridge Advanced Levels Accounting & Economics knowledge and apply it in understanding and analyzing the company’s financial reports.
• Learn about the different jobs within a financial department of a company, the nature they are of, the tasks they are required to carry out and the type of professionals who are employed at those positions.
• Analyze how the size of the firm affects its operations, running and management; also the responsibilities of its employees. Learn about the pros and cons of working at a small vs. large firm.
• Outline the skills certain specific positions in the department require. Understand how these skills are essential to their work and further explore into the ways these skills are developed while in college or early-on in the career.
• Identify the use of technology/computer software in finance related work. Recognize how it aids to an efficient running of financial operations.
• Get a wholesome exposure to the firm’s operations, even outside its finance department. Analyze how these various departments come together to deliver the firm’s services to its clients.
• Understand and develop work ethics (networking, work habits, etc). Recognize their importance in a work setting for the individual’s career and progress of the firm.

Summer Agenda

I certainly had a lot in mind for the longest summer break I'll ever have my whole life. Four months of nothing to do is the pinnacle of being unproductive, in my opinion. So, the agenda for this summer is... (Lets see how much of it actually gets done)

First and foremost, spending some quality time with my wonderful family who I won't be seeing for the next ten months. Adding to it is the prospect of life just getting more and more hectic from here. Therefore, lets just have a good time.

El español - Since I'll be taking my first Spanish class this fall, I think I should get started on the bare-basics now. Since the other kids will at least have a high school exposure to the language, I wouldn't want to be at a disadvantage.

Something valuable I consider is attaining some technical skills that might aid to my capabilities, whether it be in my major or not. I'm hoping to get started on learning some web development skills.

Stay consistent on the evening soccer/work-out, since the physical activity keeps you healthy. Plus, its another opportunity to stay social and enjoy the break. So far, till the weather's bearable with the humidity and temperature, its the best way to avail the out-doors as well.

A Hope For Revival

I regret not staying consistent in writing this blog. College life sure has its million different ways to keep students busy but now that summer break is here, I hope to get back into my writing mode and contribute to this blog as much as I can.

Since you last heard from me, a lot has changed. My freshman year of college has come to an end and hopefully I move on to much bigger and better things from here. Currently, I'm having my four-month summer break. This break just started a week ago. My main objective for this break is spending some quality time with my family who I got to see for the first time after eight months (and that sure was a long time, no doubt!)

One thing I've realized from this past year is how much I mean to my family, especially my parents and more importantly what they mean to me. Well, you know what they say, "you don't really know what you got till its gone." I've learnt to become more appreciative of the small things I have been blessed with. After all, life is all about the little things, right? These little occasions and gestures that make us feel we're in the right place with the right people.

This much for now, I hope to keep this blog alive throughout summer. Hope ya'll enjoy it!