How an internship at Modern Foods Enterprise Private Limited polished my soft skills | Ritika’s story

Modern Foods Enterprise Private Limited, in its new avatar, wants its customers to ‘Thrive, and savor life to the fullest’. With 40 factories spread across the Indian subcontinent, an internship at Modern Foods Enterprise Private Limited promised to offer me the much-needed practical exposure that no textbook could ever guarantee. So, I embarked on this adventurous journey with full zeal.

What is the selection process for doing an internship at Modern Foods Enterprise Private Limited?

My story of landing an internship at Modern Foods Enterprise Private Limited is a bit different from others. Actually, I had come in contact with the company officials a few months prior to the selection process as I was engaged in a live project with the company. The deal was to complete the project on time and if it stood out on the basic parameters then they will offer me an internship. In this manner, I did not have to undergo any rigorous selection process of Modern Foods Enterprise Private Limited. But to prove my worth, I had to engage in a lot of research work.

What was my role during my internship?

I was hired as a Human Resource Intern at Modern Foods Enterprise Private Limited. As a part of this responsibility, I had to assist the company in planning, directing, and coordinating the administrative functions. My role required me to work in a huge and complex setup with people from different verticals of the company. During the process, I could understand their perspectives and work methodology which was quite an enlightening experience. This dynamic role played a crucial role in transforming my thought process. It made me a thorough professional ready to enter the corporate world.

What did I learn during my internship?

My internship at Modern Foods Enterprise Private Limited was a journey laden with experiences. It taught me some of the basic yet most powerful rules of the corporate world. To be more specific, I was majorly able to build on my soft skills, the need of the hour. I realized that confidence is the key to leave an imprint on the minds of the seniors. So, whenever I got a chance to interact with the senior management of the company, I was wise enough to utilize it efficiently. Apart from that, I also understood the fact that superficial knowledge cannot take you far in the long run. Basic knowledge is satisfactory only up to a point but after a certain limit, one has to study the topic thoroughly.

What is the work culture at Modern Foods Enterprise Private Limited?

I was saved from all the hassle of traveling and finding a room in a new area because my internship was in my home city itself. I felt very fortunate because not everyone is entitled to the privilege of getting a chance to work from the comfort of their home. Now, as far as an official team outing is concerned, there was none. But instead of being a mood spoiler, this proved to be a blessing. Within a short span of time, I could gel with all the fellow interns and seniors in my department very nicely.

Given a chance, I would grab the opportunity to work at Modern Foods Enterprise Private Limited in a heartbeat. The abundance of knowledge that I can gain by working at this coveted organization is simply incomparable. The icing on the cake is the commendable work culture and conducive work environment.

To summarise, my internship at Modern Foods Enterprise Private Limited was a journey laden with learnings and lessons for a lifetime. I could forge connections, friendships, and memories that are going to stay with me forever. Thank you Modern Foods Enterprise Private Limited for giving such a wonderful learning opportunity!