A week at Gilroy: Lola's work experience

During my placement, I completed a range of tasks that helped me learn more about the business. I researched competitors to understand how different companies market their services, explored how CRM systems are used to manage customer relationships, and learned about the role of AI in marketing and sales.

I also sat in on meetings, where I observed how teams discussed projects, shared ideas, and planned future work. This gave me a better understanding of how a technology growth agency operates day-to-day and how different teams work together.

Everyone at Gilroy was really welcoming, friendly, and supportive throughout my time there. They were all very knowledgeable and helped me understand how a professional team works together. Whenever I had questions, they were happy to take the time to explain things clearly and make sure I understood.

I really appreciated how approachable everyone was and how they encouraged me to ask questions and learn as much as possible. Their support made me feel comfortable and helped me gain more confidence throughout the placement.

My favourite part of the experience was being able to see how the work I was learning about connects to real businesses. I particularly enjoyed sitting in on meetings because it gave me an insight into how ideas are discussed, how problems are solved, and how decisions are made within a company.

It was interesting to see how much planning, communication and teamwork goes into creating successful strategies. I also enjoyed learning from different members of the team, as everyone had their own areas of expertise and was able to explain their role within the business.

Seeing how the team communicated and worked together helped me understand the importance of collaboration in the workplace. The experience gave me a clearer idea of what a career in marketing could involve and made me more interested in exploring this area in the future.

Overall, my week at Gilroy improved my confidence, communication skills and understanding of the workplace. It was a valuable experience that helped me develop skills and knowledge that will be useful in my future education and career.

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