Starting My Placement
There’s no other way to say it. I was buzzing. The idea of working at the Barbican, a massive hub of arts and culture, felt unreal. Getting my staff pass and walking through the building for the first time? A core memory.
Everyone was so welcoming, especially my first daily line manager, Meg, who instantly made me feel at home. Starting in such a prestigious organisation felt intimidating at first, but their warmth melted those nerves away.
I quickly had to get up to speed with a bunch of new tools:
- Charity Digital for email marketing
- Sprout Social for social media scheduling
- The LSO’s website CMS WordPress
- Plus picking up Shorthand
I adapted to a professional tone, figured out where the kitchen was and started getting used to office life! From day one, I was learning on the job — and soaking every moment of it.