pm UK time). I started my internship after I finished my quarantine, so it was nice to go back home, to stay with my parents, and work from there. Lasting Impressions I really enjoyed working for Compton Verney as a research intern. I could access first-hand resources such as catalogues and condition reports, which was an unforgettable experience for me. This was very different from the research I did during my studies which was mostly based on papers written by other scholars. Also, I had the opportunity to meet other colleagues working in the gallery and had a sight of the operation of a gallery. I had worked in a few museums before, but this was my first-time attending staff meetings and sharing my work with other colleagues. They were really nice, and I felt my work valued. Also, my supervisor was super supportive and encouraged me a lot. I am not a native speaker and she was always patient. Having finished a micro internship and a summer internship both in the heritage sector, I am more determined to work in the sector. It's good to combine the interests and the work together, and work with colleagues with similar interests and passion for the sector. What advice would you give to future interns? First, take any applications seriously, no matter if this is an internship of one week or an official job. Read the requirements and the applicant profiles carefully and consider the following questions: Do I match with the opportunity? What do I want to gain from this internship? How do my previous experiences fit with the requirements? Second, research before writing your application. Go to the employer's website to have a general understanding of the organisation. If the internship post describes specific tasks, you need to look into the required task carefully. For example, I know that I am going to research one collection at the gallery, so I went to the gallery website and looked through all the digital resources provided online about the collection and researched on a few objects as a trial. Third, be positive and keep trying. I failed twice before I was offered this opportunity. Sometimes it is not because you are not good enough but because you do not match with the post.
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