During my first 100 hours of my internship in the Human Resources department at ARDX, I have been able to gain a better understanding of how a professional work environment operates while also contributing to different projects. ARDX provides consulting services to government agencies, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations, which has helped me see how internal processes support the overall success of an organization. Throughout my internship, I have mainly worked with Nedra, the Vice President of Quality and Culture, and I meet with her weekly to go over my progress, ask questions, and receive feedback.<\/p>\n
During this time, I have worked on a variety of tasks that support internal operations. One of my main responsibilities included assisting with DISC analysis for management teams, which helped provide insight into communication styles and team dynamics. I also created job aids, including a job enlargement flyer, and wrote an article focused on roadmap goal #3. In addition, I created Excel spreadsheets to organize information, such as identifying overlapping PTO requests and mandatory meetings. I also reviewed chat engagement during meetings to help evaluate employee participation.<\/p>\n
Through these experiences, I have developed several important skills. I have improved my time management by balancing multiple assignments and meeting deadlines. My communication skills have also improved, especially through my weekly meetings and through email communication, which is the main form of communication in this role and requires messages to be clear and direct. I also gained experience using Excel, which I had not used much before, and I now feel more comfortable using it in a professional setting. Overall, this experience has helped me build practical skills and has given me a better understanding of workplace expectations, teamwork, and the role of Human Resources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
During my first 100 hours of my internship in the Human Resources department at ARDX, I have been able to gain a better understanding of how a professional work environment operates while also contributing to different projects. ARDX provides consulting services to government agencies, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations, which has helped me see how… <\/p>\n