DRAFT
Be prepared to change
your mindset from
academia to industry's
expectations
Time is precious
Do research on the
company and its
internship work.
See past videos done
by previous interns
and improve on them
kongyuensing.com/animals/20100609Educational
_Vet_Videos_ToaPayohVets.htm
Reasons for making
veterinary educational
videos
kongyuensing.com/animals/20130621educational_vet_video.htm
Learn how to be a
follower before you
can become a leader.
The younger generation
of Singaporeans like
to do it "their way"
by ignoring
instructions from the
mentor. For example,
in this case, I asked
the intern not
to use any material or
images from the first
video done (Ear
abscess in the
terrapin). He had
forgotten to insert
the abscess image.
"Start on a fresh
page, do not use any
of the clips of the
first video." When I
followed up with his
second video, he said
he used part of the
clips. This was time wasted.
"How would I be able
to trust you to do a
good job if I have to
worry about you
ignoring
instructions?"
Be proactive. Can
introduce new ideas on
video production by
speaking to the mentor.
Copyright of images
and work to be
respected.
Use pen and paper to
discuss with your
mentor. Time of mentor
is short as the mentor
has lots of things to
do. Amendments to be
written in the
notebook. The two
young men loved the
google docs software
to write the script
but this is not
practical for the
mentor to wait while
they make amendments.
The mentor has to
wait. A print-out will
enable the mentor to
scribble amendments
and discuss further.
"The mentor keeps
changing the script"
was the complaint by
the one intern. "This
is because you are unable to grasp the
essence of the topic
and so cannot crystallise the
mentor's thoughts directions
into video production.
In real life, you need
to accept and adopt
the senior's work
instructions. This is
good for your future
career, promotions and
other relationships.
If you cannot be
trusted to do what is
legally required, you
cannot be a productive
team member. In the
end, the mentor is
responsible for the
output."
Maximise the 8 hours
to learn as much as
possible.
The interns must
deliver results
Make a small
difference.
Educational vet video
helps to save lives of
pets as You Tube
permits those vets or
pet owners less
fortunate to be
educated.
Ignoring instructions
from the teacher
affects future
internships
Not bringing your own
laptop to work.
"A laptop's battery not
functioning is a lame
excuse. You can always
plug direct to the
electrical point at
the Surgery."
.
Taking long dinners
with friends is what
some other interns
did.
Taking hours off to do
other matters
Industry experience
broadens the mind
Self-motivated to
excel in any project
you do.
Be meticulous about
records and Credits.
Be a "Tan Chia".
This is Hokkien slang
for being "on the
ball. Bring your tools
to work and that means
the laptops." The 4 RI
interns from Sec 4 did
not bring laptops to
the Surgery. The
reason was that the
laptops were heavy.
This is despite being
told to do so by their
teachers. It seems
they want to test the
boundaries.
Save a copy as you
work. No excuses. The
revised ear abscess in
the terrapin video
could not be viewed by
me as there were some
technical faults
according to the
intern. "Did you do a
back up copy?" I
asked. He did not. So,
the time for me to
review it was wasted.
Internship tips
How to be an effective
intern?
In real life, give
what the mentor/supervisor wants
for work performance.
Deliver results
whether for promotion
or other bigger bonus
or for personal
satisfaction of doing
your best.
CASE STUDY
1. An example of a
good video. Like a
good novel, page
turner.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmTYP8T95V4
Kennel cough in a
puppy. 3-day
internship by 2 Sec 3
St Andrew's students.
I gave them the script
in a draft and left
the clinic for them to
produce the
video. Dialogue.
Diagnosis & Treatment.
Prevention. Acting is
natural. Good editing
is the key to success.
Using the key to lock
the Mercedes car - not
done nowadays.
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