BSA203 Preparing an internship proposal

Why do you want an internship? I want experience in working in the animation industry, alongside people who do it for a living.

What do you hope to gain from the internship experience? Experience and some contacts so once I've finished studying, I can know people who can attest that I am employable.

What is the level of responsibility you are seeking and why? I don't want to be thrown in the deep-end but I am confident that I would be able to do little things that I have had some previous experience with. Can also get coffee, can't make it though. Tea I can make though. I'm awesome at making tea.

What daily duties would you like to be involved with? Making tea, helping out, being a runner.

What skills do you have to offer? I can do things that I have learned in SIT. I can listen and learn and I am a hardworker.

What personal attributes do you have to offer? Can make a solid cup of tea. Have been recommended by a friend - and some strangers. I am friendly, hardworking, reliable and eager to learn.

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