Beyond School: my final day

Today is my final day at Base One. I have had a fun and varied week and I feel that my stay here has been very worthwhile.

Although I've only been here a week, I have tried out several different aspects of marketing including competitor research and a variety of tasks for the Search and Social media department. I briefly sampled design on Wednesday morning but then I remembered why I gave up Art and D&T at school! I quickly retreated back to the safety of a laptop computer, away from the gigantic Macs that the design team uses.

I have felt welcomed by the Base One family throughout the week and it has definitely furthered my interest in marketing. I am now even more convinced that this is the career for me. Although I have only experienced a small part of marketing, I am looking forward to getting to know a lot more about the industry once I've finished school

I hope to get a job in marketing after gaining a degree in geography. I believe that this will put me in good stead for the future, and hopefully make me stand out from those who have not gone to university. I would love a job at an agency like Base One as I believe that there is a perfect balance between fun and work in the Base One office. 
I was positive about marketing before I came to Base One because it was my dad's profession and for the last couple of years I believed that marketing would be the job for me. I'm pleased to say that my opinion certainly hasn't changed.

I am happy to have been given the chance to experience the working world this week. I am even happier that I've been asked back for a few days next week to help organise the Base One fun day. So I better brush up on my Excel skills!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Base One for being so welcoming and making my week so enjoyable. I hope to see you all soon.

Cheers

Nick