Internships & Second Chances Are Always A Good Thing, Right?

Interning with the Orchan family can be quite a roller-coaster experience, in a good way, of course! Just ask Richard Low, Orchan’s most recent intern, who finished up a rather successful four month stint last Friday.

Quiet, meek, shy, timid – all words once used to describe Richard. Now confident, more articulate, and eager to take on the world. Richard came to us with one goal in mind – to improve his communication skills. He studied PR, understood the ‘industry from the textbook’, but wanted to improve himself first, prior to graduating. And that he did!

During his internship, in addition to all the usual clipping reports, media calls, and client research, Richard got involved in other areas too – being part of the team to brainstorm and craft proposals, working with Orchan’s Directors to prepare and execute corporate training opportunities for clients, draft posts for the company blog, attend a few industry events (both talks, ceremonies, and even the occasional party), and even the chance to draft and present his own mini-proposal to one of our clients (we’re super #proud of him for this one). Not bad stuff for an intern, eh?

Richard heads back to his University this week to present to his classmates and lecturers on his personal professional development during his time at Orchan, and we’re sure they’re going to notice a difference. Composure, stature, confidence – the new Richard.

We wish you well in your future endeavours Richard, and look forward to staying in touch, and tracking your progress over the coming years. Keep making us proud!

Oh, and Richard, “second chances are always a good thing, right”?