Student Name: Pranav Annapureddy
Pathway Programme: Pathways to International Trade
Internship Role: International Business Development Analyst
Internship Employer: APIsfirst
Please briefly outline the project/tasks/responsibilities you worked on during your Professional Pathways internship
During my internship, I was responsible for producing a piece of research for an API consulting business. This research investigated trends in hiring practices across API consulting businesses, as well the wider IT industry. This research was presented through a report and a presentation.
How do you think this experience will impact on your employability as you enter the job market as a recent graduate?
This programme has added to my offerings as a job candidate, and I have been able to draw on examples from it during interviews.
Given the Professional Pathways internship is 35 hours in total, what advice would you give to other students to ensure they gain as much as possible from the experience?
I found that the best way to learn from my internship was to ask questions.
What advice would you give to a student who has to complete an internship via remote or hybrid working? Do you have any hints or tips on how to make the most of a remote/hybrid working internship?
To ensure my remote internship ran smoothly, I stayed in close communication with my colleagues, especially my line manager.
Why would you recommend the Professional Pathways programme to other students?
The Professional Pathways programme is a great way to gain an understanding of various industries, through the week-long training programme. The internship is valuable work experience, which develops transferrable skills.
