Sample of Internship report in a big company of Burkina Faso ETS COMPAORE P. ABEL

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INTERNSHIP REPORT
(Non-Remunerative)
CHALLENGE OF WORKING WITHIN
ETS COMPAORE P. ABEL
BY
EDMOND TINDWENDE COMPAORE
SUPERVISED BY
AIME COMPAORE
FROM
20TH JULY, 2012
TO
20TH AUGUST, 2012

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Preface
The main goals of this report are to explain what I did and learned during my internship
with ETS COMPOARE PIGA ABEL. As part of the University requirement before getting
any degree, the report highlights what it is to work in Africa, especially within the company
of a Burkinabe’ successful entrepreneur.
In fact, the report focuses mainly on the duties and assignments, the level of mentoring, the
work conditions, the success and some wrong doing that I did when handling the different
tasks that was assigned to me by my supervisor.
The report did make some recommendations out of this internship as goal of any internship is
not only to observe and learn, but also to give what can be done to make future internship
better if there is a need to do so. Indeed, at the end of the report, you will find some
observations and recommendation for improvement of the internship program.
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Table of contents
PREFACE..................................................................................................................1
TABLE OF CONTENTS..........................................................................................2
I. INTRODUCTIONS................................................................................................3
1 Choice of the internship …………………………………………………….....4
2 Company profile ………………………………………………….………...5
3 Duties and Responsibilities………….................................................................6
II. COMMENTS ON ASSIGNMENT........................................................................7
1 Work Experiences...............................................................................................8
2 Expectations and the Impact of My Work..........................................................9
III. WORK ENVIRONMENT……………………………………………………..10
1 Typical work day……………………………………………………………..11
2 Level of mentoring………………………………………………………….. 12
3 The atmosphere……………………………………………………………... 13
4 The city……………………………………………………………………….14
5 The accommodation………………………………………………………….15
IV. OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSION.........................................................16
1 Observation and Recommendation...................................................................17
2 Conclusion........................................................................................................18
Special thanks............................................................................................................19

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I. Introduction.
1 Choice of the internship
The reasons behind the choice of doing the internship in my country have been
deeply thought. Indeed, being in first year of Business management makes difficult the
obtaining of an internship in a big company as they favorised those with higher level. In
addition of that, in my country I had much more chance to get an internship in a big company
due to my large network. Also, my country has witnessed the settlement of lots foreign
companies and a rapid emerging of lots local businesses due to the attractive market. Another
reason was that I was going on holidays in my country. Thus, it was the wisest choice that I
could make.
2. Company Profile
ETS COMPAORE P. ABEL which has the name of its founder, has grown from a
sole- proprietorship to a family business; therefore a partnership whom the owner are all
members of the Mr. Compaore’s family. The company was founded twenty six (26) years
ago. Indeed, the company was created by Mr. Compaoré Piga Abel as a start-up and grows in
the long run as a big company. The company operated in diversified activities, but the main
activity is the distribution of products such as aluminum plate, what makes it one of the
leaders in this sector. The main business partners of the company are from China and Dubai.
Since 2000, the company has started investing in the housing sectors. Thus, the company
owns and rents more than fifty (60) houses and buildings within the country. Recently, ETS
COMPAORE P. ABEL has started operating in the field of catering and hotels.

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3. Duties and Responsibilities
During my internship at ETS COMPAORE PIGA ABEL, I was assigned a multiple of
tasks. Indeed, firstly, I carried out mainly some beaureautic tasks where my know-how in
Microsoft word and excel were highly exploited. In fact, I was assigned to write some
admistrative papers and do some accounting tasks. I had the possibility from time to time to
play the role of a translator into French and the local language (Moore), as the business
partners of the company speak mainly English. I played the role of supervisor of the
disembarking of the goods in the warehouse of the company which is near from the
company’s offices. In addition to this task, I sometimes become a sales man.
II. Comments on assignments
1. Work experience
What a great experience! That was the statement that I stated when I ended my internship. At
the end of this internship, I have improved the level of my confidence and forged my
personality. During this internship at ETS COMPAORE P. ABEL, I had to deal with different
type of customers from very young persons to older ones etc. That obliged me to adapt my
communication according to the customer so as to make the customer comfortable and be able
to communicate easily.
The internship has enhanced my skills in several domains especially in sales and accounting.
Being challenged to maximize the sales was absolutely great. That permits me to know
toward which extend I can go when I am being challenged. Therefore, I know what it is to
work under lots of challenge and pressure.

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2. Expectation and Impact of my work
Before coming at ETS COMPAORE P. ABEL, I wanted that at the end of the
internship, I would have improved my skills and forged my personality. I wanted challenging
tasks that would push me to excel. I wanted to work and a good environment and have a good
relation with my colleagues. I wanted to be able to share my ideas and that my ideas are taken
in account. I was not disappointed. I know that I really contribute to shape the way business is
doing at ETS COMPAORE P. ABEL.
I think I was really satisfied by my expectations.
I think I did a really good job during my internship. My deep will to work hard and to do
always a good job had an important impact on my colleagues and my output. Indeed, I was
very dedicated and motivated for all tasks that I was doing. I think I contribute to make the
work environment much more comfortable and friendly while delivering an excellent job.
III. WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. The typical work day
At ETS COMPAORE PIGA ABEL, the work start at 8:00am but, many are the
employees who start their work at 7:30am and take their lunch at around 12:30am or a little
bit later. In fact, at ETS COMPAORE PIGA ABEL, if a task requires you to go beyond the
break time, you will go beyond. The place where the company is located is surrounded by lots
of restaurant, bars, what makes easier for the employees to eat their lunch with no need to
make a long distance or to go home for eating. In fact, employees usually bring either their
foods from the nearest restaurant or go there in group. I was an intern so, and as the proverb
stated” when in Rome, do as ROMs do”, I did the same and eat out with my colleagues.

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Everyone returns to the working place after 2 hours and half. In the working place, employees
exchange their ideas and try to help each other to do better. Officially at, 5:00pm, every
employee has the right to go home, but, it appears that often employees will go home later if
they have got some tasks to finish before leaving the work place.
2. The level of mentoring
My boss did an outstanding mentoring from the beginning to my last days at ETS
COMPAORE PIGA ABEL. He did help me through the whole process of my internship. My
boss knew how to motivate me and keep me in the track by giving me challenging and
interesting tasks. This motivates me to excel in everything I was doing. We did have a work
relationship but also, a human relationship. Indeed, my boss liked to discuss about some
concerns and even some personal issues with me. That increased my level of confidence and
willing to hit the books to make my boss proud of my job. The relationship that we have,
permit me to share my ideas with my boss and get feedbacks quickly. It is true that my boss
was a great motivator for me but, my colleague also did a great job in the confidence that I
had by exchanging with me and helping me when I had a difficulty with a task.
3. The atmosphere
I think my days that spent at ETS COMPAORE PIGA ABEL were amazing. The
atmosphere was friendly. The way my boss and my colleagues behaved made me
comfortable. Every day in my work place was a great pleasure. In fact, most of Burkinabe
employees are opened mind and liked to talk about the headlines.
4. The city
Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso has seen its population doubled in almost
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city. In this capital, you can find one bars next to the other and lots of restaurants serving
delicious dishes and meals. In the center of the town, you can find lots of restaurants serving
European foods. Ouagadougou is crowded with cyber where lots of young people come to
exchange and have fun at the same time. The favorite moment of the day of lots “ouagalais”
like everywhere is the night. Indeed, during the night, there are lots of “maquis”, lots of night
club where you can go to dance and have crazy times. If you come in Burkina Faso,
particularly in the capital, Ouagadougou, do not miss to visit the “Le PARC BANGRE
WEOGO” and Loumbila beach and others. You will not forget these moments in these places.
5. The accommodation
As the internship was in my country, I obviously was with my family, but for those
who wish to do their internship in Ouagadougou, there are lots places where to sleep. You can
rent an apartment, but if you want to have full freedom, you may rent a house. In fact, the
rental prices are very cheap starting from £50 monthly. With £150 monthly, you can live in a
luxious house with all the (meubles). In short the living conditions is very cheap in Burkina
Faso and especially in Ouagadougou.
IV. Observations and Conclusion
1. Observations
Despite my great experience that I had at ETS COMPAORE P. ABEL, I think it would
be incomplete if no observation is made. Indeed, at the end of this internship, I made a couple
of observation concerning the way the company can do to enhance their internship programs.
In fact, employees do lots of extra work hours non- remunerated. Employees feel like it has
almost become an obligation for them to do lots of extra hours because they do it very
frequently. Also, the program of internship was not enough structured and planned. When, I

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arrived I feel this lack of organization in the level of the internship. But with me, I feel a big
effort that the company was doing to ensure that I did a good internship.
Therefore, I think the company should re-organize their internship program and offer an
excellent supervisor to all future interns. In addition, the company should look at closely the
problem of extra hours that is too much in regard of lots of employees.
Conclusion.
The choice of doing the internship at ETS COMPAORE P. ABEL was a great choice. I
have learnt a lot from this Burkinabe successful entrepreneur and the way business is operated
within his company. At ETS COMPARE P. ABEL, I have the possibility to put in practice
some skills that I acquired in the university. Doing internship at this company has challenged
and made me more that ever hurry up to be on my next internship.

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Special Thanks
Mr Piga. Abel Compaore: Business Owner for making for granting a wonderful internship.
Mr Aime D. Compaore: Superviser for his great help and his friendship.
Mr Paul Nikiema: Employee for his friendship and his motivation.
Mr Saidou: Employee.
Mr Rasmane Nikiema: Employee
Mr Joany Balima: Employee
ALL those who contribute to make my internship an amazing one.

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Name of Supervisor: Compaore D. Aime Name of Intern: Compaore T. Edmond
Signature : Signature :
Date : 22/08/2012 Date : 22/08/2012