- Enjoy Yourself
- Having fun while working and learning is the most important to me because I will not only have a great experience; I will have a memorable one. If I engage with the task at hand, my performance will give a good impression towards my boss. I will just need to make sure I don't have too much fun.
- Tackle all Tasks with Enthusiasm and a Positive Attitude
- I will need to complete work with enthusiasm. This will make time fly by and will not seem like a drag.
- Avoid Negativity
- I won't come with a negative attitude. It's just unnecessary.
- Take Initiative
- I need to take initiative and show my purpose and value to the company.
- Set Personal Goals
- Setting goals for myself will help me stay focused. It will help me gauge what I am doing and make sure that I am accomplishing what I want to accomplish.
- Leave with Tangible Accomplishments
- I want to be able to obtain tangible results that I can put on my resume. This can help me in the future with my career.
- Network, Network, Network
- In addition, networking will also help me find my next steps towards my career. People can be great sources for advice and tips on how to move on up.
- Have Regular Meetings with your Supervisor(s)
- Having regular meetings will help me improve my growth areas and strengthen my skills. I can receive feedback from the Supervisor on my work performance.
- Find a Mentor
- A mentor will guide me through my internship. Having a mentor will help me meet new people and stay on task.
- Don't be Afraid to Ask Questions
- I, at times, can be very quiet yet curious. I need to step out of my comfort zone, talk to those with experience, and seek advice so that I may complete activities to the company's standard.
- Get as Much Exposure as Possible
- When possible, I hope to be exposed to the company as much as possible. I want to learn as much as I can about the work done at the company.
- Never Shun a Chance to Learn More About the Company/Industry
- Last but not least, I hope to take any opportunities given to me. I will need to find the time to learn more about the company. There will be many opportunities to to learn from such as meetings, events, workshops, etc., and I will need to dedicate some time so that I can leave my boss with an impression that I am assiduous.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Making the Most of the Internship
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