Personal Narrative: Hyde Square Task-Firm Internship

As I walked into the small building, that in fact looked very enormous at the time, I began to anticipate every answer I would give to the person who interviewed me, so that to them, I would at least seem prepared. Although I had practiced my interviewing skills that very morning, I felt anxious and worried. Not knowing what to expect, many different scenarios ran through my mind, all of which weren't making my situation any better. Questions after questions were asked, all which seemed impossible for me to answer, and I felt as though I blew the whole thing. After the interview, many days passed by, and I had convinced myself that I did not get job. Finally, I got the call that changed everything for me. I was going to be working for the Hyde Square Task Force Youth Organization (HSTF), and at that point, I felt as though I could do anything.
As a new person in the workforce, I quickly gained many new experiences which eventually led me to bigger and better opportunities. Within the HSTF, I took classes where I learned about money management, time management, interviewing and professionalism. As a young teenager, these skills were a necessity as I was learning to provide for myself …show more content…
law firm internship. An agonizing few days passed as I waited for a reply, and I was ecstatic to learn that I had been chosen for the internship. No words could explain how excited I was but the smile that filled my face said it all. At this internship, I built upon what I learned at Hyde Square Task Force and developed more confidence and determination to succeed in a professional environment. Not only did I take Shakespeare, writing, public speaking, civil rights and art classes, but I also worked in an office, participated in community service events, and visited colleges, which all helped me explore and adapt to different ambiances of the work