Why I Intern at TFP: Rachel DeMian
By Stanley Meytin
In this series, our lovely interns reflect on their time at TFP, share something special about themselves and discuss what our company values mean to them.
What are 5 interesting things about you?
- I like to interview family and friends for fun because there is an interesting story inside of everyone.
- I studied in Rome last semester.
- I run 3 instagram accounts; @fork_with_us (my food blog), @beneatheolivetree (not exactly sure what this one is) and @rdemiann (my personal account).
- I love to cook and try out vegan recipes (even though I am not vegan).
- I plan on au pairing in Hawaii for a month after I graduate in April 2019.
Did you learn something new that you never thought you would?
I learned that holding yourself accountable doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing, especially in the professional world. When people hear “accountability” their mind usually goes to taking responsibility for something bad that has happened. This isn’t always true. It is important to hold yourself accountable at all times and for everything you do. This is a respectful trait to have and shows that you are ready to face consequences, both good and bad.
What project did you enjoy working on the most?
The projects that I have enjoyed working on the Most are True Film Tuesday and our internal photoshoot. I have enjoyed True Film Tuesday because it is something that we as interns had full creative control over. It is a moment every Tuesday where we come together as a team and take some personal time to reflect on the company core values. As for the photoshoot, I was given the opportunity to plan and dream up the concept. The shoot is at the end of July so keep your eyes peeled! I am confident that there will be some quality content. That is all I can say for now…
What’s 1 thing would you do differently/change/improve to make TFP better?
One thing I would do differently to improve TFP for the interns would be to try and coordinate the days that we are in the office. Although we made it work, it would have been much easier if we worked the same days. Instead of spending time catching each other up, we would automatically be on the same page with the progress and changes being made.
What is a moment at TFP that you were most proud of?
A moment at TFP that I am most proud of is writing my first blog post called True Film Tuesday. In this blog post I describe, you guessed it, True Film Tuesday. I am proud of the way I harnessed the companies tone and I think that I did a good job of encompassing why we started this series. Another one of my proud moments is planning the internal photoshoot and I am confident that I will be proud of the outcome as well!
How important is team comradery at TFP?
I would say that team comradery is one of the main reasons for this company’s success. Everyone is working towards a common goal and you can feel that energy inside of the office. I have never seen anyone shy away from a collaboration or constructive criticism which is important when working in a creative environment.
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By Stanley Meytin
In this series, our lovely interns reflect on their time at TFP, share something special about themselves and discuss what our company values mean to them.
What are 5 interesting things about you?
- I like to interview family and friends for fun because there is an interesting story inside of everyone.
- I studied in Rome last semester.
- I run 3 instagram accounts; @fork_with_us (my food blog), @beneatheolivetree (not exactly sure what this one is) and @rdemiann (my personal account).
- I love to cook and try out vegan recipes (even though I am not vegan).
- I plan on au pairing in Hawaii for a month after I graduate in April 2019.
Did you learn something new that you never thought you would?
I learned that holding yourself accountable doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing, especially in the professional world. When people hear “accountability” their mind usually goes to taking responsibility for something bad that has happened. This isn’t always true. It is important to hold yourself accountable at all times and for everything you do. This is a respectful trait to have and shows that you are ready to face consequences, both good and bad.
What project did you enjoy working on the most?
The projects that I have enjoyed working on the Most are True Film Tuesday and our internal photoshoot. I have enjoyed True Film Tuesday because it is something that we as interns had full creative control over. It is a moment every Tuesday where we come together as a team and take some personal time to reflect on the company core values. As for the photoshoot, I was given the opportunity to plan and dream up the concept. The shoot is at the end of July so keep your eyes peeled! I am confident that there will be some quality content. That is all I can say for now…
What’s 1 thing would you do differently/change/improve to make TFP better?
One thing I would do differently to improve TFP for the interns would be to try and coordinate the days that we are in the office. Although we made it work, it would have been much easier if we worked the same days. Instead of spending time catching each other up, we would automatically be on the same page with the progress and changes being made.
What is a moment at TFP that you were most proud of?
A moment at TFP that I am most proud of is writing my first blog post called True Film Tuesday. In this blog post I describe, you guessed it, True Film Tuesday. I am proud of the way I harnessed the companies tone and I think that I did a good job of encompassing why we started this series. Another one of my proud moments is planning the internal photoshoot and I am confident that I will be proud of the outcome as well!
How important is team comradery at TFP?
I would say that team comradery is one of the main reasons for this company’s success. Everyone is working towards a common goal and you can feel that energy inside of the office. I have never seen anyone shy away from a collaboration or constructive criticism which is important when working in a creative environment.
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