## 2021-22 Comms Intern Report — Norika Hashimoto

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### Background and motivation
- Norika Hashimoto is a fourth year undergraduate student majoring in Business & Commerce.
- Motivation for applying to the internship:
  - Past experience interning at several multinational companies as a communications intern, involved with external communications and social media marketing.
  - University coursework in marketing and economics.
  - Desire to deepen knowledge and skills in both communication and economics.
  - Aspiration to work in a global environment and to see first-hand what it is like to work at an influential, large-scale international organization.

### Application process and preparation
- Application materials required:
  - CV and cover letter in both Japanese and English.
  - Two recommendation letters.
- Selection steps and assessments:
  - Invitation to an interview.
  - Written test assessing ability and skills in the communications field.
  - Interview used to communicate past experiences, current academic interests, future goals and aspirations, and internship objectives.

### Recruitment schedule in 2021 (International Monetary Fund Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific)
- 4/4 — Application Deadline
- 4/19 — Written test
- 4/22 — Interview
- 4/28 — Offer
- 6/7 — Intern Start
- 2/18 — Intern End

### Main tasks and outputs during the internship
- Regularly monitor social media accounts.
- Analyze data on the performance of posts and audience engagement.
- Support events and seminars organized or co-hosted by OAP.
- Work on projects including developing new interactive contents for IMF-OAP’s social media.
- Developed social media text and interactive content aimed at improving engagement and communication clarity.

### Memorable aspects of the internship
- Regular contact with OAP team members through weekly meetings, project discussions, and email communication despite the online/remote environment.
- Feeling welcomed as part of the OAP team and appreciation for colleagues’ kindness and support.

### Key learnings and skills developed
- Importance of summarizing the key message and communicating central intentions clearly and concisely in social media text and stakeholder projects.
- Improved ability to think from the recipient’s perspective when communicating primarily via email in a remote work environment.
- Skill in delivering concise messages with clear action plans so recipients understand main intentions and goals.

### Message and recommendation to future applicants
- The internship provides opportunities to develop communication skills as well as business and organizational skills.
- Offers a chance to see the IMF from the inside and understand why the IMF is influential.
- Recommendation: If aspiring to grow personally and challenge oneself, take advantage of this opportunity; it offers significant gains.

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_Source: https://www.imf.org/-/media/files/oap/oap-home/2022/2021-22-comms-intern-report-norika-hashimoto.pdf_