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As my project was on developing a dashboard, so the most important and difficult task was to understand and
finalise the KPIs that I need to display on the dashboard. Along with it I was also learning the software on which
the dashboard needs to be built. I chose Power BI.
Then rest of the day was to collect data needed for the project and the required follow ups.

❖ What are the challenges faced during Internship?

The challenges that I faced during internship were

1) Shortage of Time : I had to cover a lot of KPIs in a short duration of 8 weeks in which the first week is reserved
for orientation and the last week is reserved for presentations. So effectively I had 6 weeks.
2) Keeping the balance between learning and meeting deadlines. There is a lot we learn while working on a
live project, but we need to have some tangible output at the end.
3) The planners used to be very busy and for my project I need to interact with them a lot, so it was highly
challenging to make my slot in their schedule. Getting data required for project is also a little tricky.

❖ What did you do right and what did you do wrong?
Right:
Understand the problems and need of the project

Connecting the problem with business aspect and questioning everything

Time Management: Followed the approach of working from whole to part. Divided the entire project in stages
and regularly meeting with my guide.
Most importantly making PPT right because at the end we are judged on the base of what we are presenting.

Wrong:

Not regularly updating the final ppt because at the end I really have to spend a few all-nighters to work on my
ppt.

❖ What are the things to keep in mind in the internship?

I believe understanding the need of the project by keeping in mind the business aspect gives a clear clarity of
what need to be done.
Regular interaction with guides keep your mind clear about the project.
Networking is essential and make friends with different B-school’s interns, Alumni etc.
Do remember that you will not be judged on the final result rather on your approach.

❖ What pre-internship preparation do you suggest for juniors?
Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint are sufficient.
Other software depends on the project and I believe 2 months are sufficient time to learn a new software.

❖ Anything else you would like to add
Relax, and treat the internship as a learning experience.

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