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What is the best way to prepare for an internship?
Following these tips will increase the likelihood that your internship will turn into a full-time job offer.
- Meet and Greet With Everyone You Meet.
- Do Your Research.
- Set Personal Goals and Keep Yourself Busy.
- Read Professional Trade Journals & Magazines.
- Be Prepared to Do Some Grunt Work.
- Ask Questions.
- Find a Mentor.
What should I accomplish during an internship?
10 important things you learn from an internship
- New and improved skills and how to apply them.
- Professional communications.
- Networking is important.
- Taking constructive criticism well.
- Work hard no matter what you’re doing.
- Independence.
- Making connections.
- You’re more important than you think.
What should I email before starting an internship?
I’m really excited to learn more about what you do and help out on [company initiative, product, or project] during this internship. I will be starting on [start date] and will make a point to come find you that week and introduce myself in person. Looking forward to meeting and working with you!
How to prepare for your first day of work after internship?
Once you have secured an internship position, begin preparing for your new job. Give thought in advance to what you hope to learn and gain from your internship that will help you make the most of the opportunity. The following are considerations prior to your first day of work to help you get started on the right foot.
What is the best way to supervise an intern?
An effective method of intern supervision is to have a set time (bi-weekly is recommended) to meet with the intern to review progress on projects, touch base, and provide feedback. Some supervisors do this over lunch; others choose a more formal setting. The supervisor will oversee and assign the student intern’s work.
What should I look for in an internship?
Consider your experience: Think about your previous work experience, and which roles it might prepare you for. A student working at a campus newspaper might consider a journalism internship, while a student who tutors for a statistics class may want to look at data science internships.
How do I introduce an intern to my team?
Orient the intern to your organization; acquaint the intern to the mission, vision, and policies of your company (un/written and un/spoken) along with team introductions Provide other colleagues with background information about the intern’s projects, responsibilities, and schedule