Starting my Internship

I am currently interning at Veeva Systems, a software company in Pleasanton.  I intern two times a week, depending on our iQuest schedule (I go on days when we are released early).  I spend approximately 5 hours a week at this internship, and I spend about 1 to 2 hours of my own time working on projects relating to what me and my mentor at Veeva are working on.  Currently my internship mentor, Lisa, and I are working on redesigning the website for the company in order to make the application process easier and to give the website a similar look to companies that are known to be very successful, such as Google, Salesforce, and Apple.  Also one that I have specifically been working on is how the company can reach out to help the community.  Being a Leadership student has taught me that being involved in the community is one of the most important things that an organization can do because its giving back to something that has given you so much in return.  I love giving back and so far at my internship I have helped organize Veeva's sponsorship of the San Ramon Run for Education, in which we donated $10,000 to the run itself, and $10,000 in running related donations such as bags for the event.  Also, the CEO of the company is very interested in speaking to high school students about starting companies and what works in the business world and what qualities are important in someone seeking a career in business.  So far, my internship mentor and I have secured speaking opportunities for the CEO at both Foothill and Amador, and my mentor has made it my job to reach out to schools in San Ramon as well.  I have learned that being in the business field requires a lot of professionalism, since emails are sent frequently and meetings are a common thing.  It is important in a business to show the best side of yourself, to always be presentable, and to always know what's going on and keep up to date.  In regards to myself, I have learned that being outgoing is a good thing in the business field, and that is something that I don't find very difficult, so my internship thus far has been working out really well.  I would love to continue the community service work that I am already doing & I would like to start getting to know a little bit more about how the business runs.  I will accomplish this goal by going to my internship more frequently and meeting new people with different responsibilities ton see what type of job in business is most appealing to me.