What is your job title and how long have you worked at Loughborough?

I’m a Placements Intern in the Loughborough Business School and I’ve worked here since November 2022. I’ll finish my internship in September and will return to finish my BSc in Management.

Tell us what a typical day in your job at Loughborough looks like?

A typical day involves me carrying out tasks including advising students on their placement applications, checking CVs and Cover Letters, updating our portal resources, and creating marketing content for our students.

I always like to split my day into tasks to help me stay organised and let’s not forget the coffee breaks – they are essential to keep me going.

Other aspects of my role include helping out at visit and open days, planning and attending events, and speaking to company representatives. I am also part of the BAME Staff Network and have an integral role in contributing to the marketing and communications of the network.

What’s your favourite project you’ve worked on?

Creating a set of informative videos for our students to educate them on health and safety and prepare them for their placement. This involved a lot of acting and video edits which I enjoyed quite a lot as I got to involve my team and other colleagues. It allowed me to showcase my creativity and talent.

What is your proudest moment at Loughborough?

Winning the Social Responsibility Champion award and being part of the Team of the Year 2023 award at the Loughborough Business School Staff Celebration Day.

Tell us something you do outside of work that we might not know about?

Outside of work, I teach Arabic at a local mosque in Leicester, as I have studied the language for six years. The class ranges from 5-year-olds to 13-year-olds, and this can be fun and challenging at the same time. Overall it is a very rewarding experience.

I have a passion for planning events and I have my own business which involves party planning for birthdays, baby showers and more.

I also carry out a lot of charity and community work. I try to help people wherever I can, whether that be preparing food parcels for households, delivering hot food to those in need, speaking at community events, or advising individuals in need of support.

What is your favourite quote?

“The true measure of your courage is not whether you reach your goal – it’s whether you decide to get back on your feet no matter how many times you’ve failed!” – Oprah Winfrey.

If you would like to feature in ‘5 Minutes With’, or you work with someone who you think would be great to include, please email Soph Dinnie at S.Dinnie@lboro.ac.uk.