How to get the most out of your internship
Time magazine is really on the ball with this article by Josh Sanburn. It gives you “seven ways to the most out of an internship.” I’ve offered a summary below, but there are some great tips you can read about by clicking the title of this blogpost.
1) Work with your college career center to find the right internship for you.
2) Always ask questions in the interview about things that are important to you, the intern.
3) Understand what your rights are – particularly if you take an unpaid internship.
4) Find a mentor. Most companies have mentorship programs. They can help you navigate the waters of a new workplace, and they can prove to be influential as you look to your future.
5) At the midpoint of your internship, think about projects you’ve done. Are there things you’d like to get experience with that you haven’t worked on yet? Check with your mentor to see what else you can be doing. They’ll appreciate your enthusiasm.
6) Don’t assume you will get a job.
7) My favorite piece of advice is to write thank you notes when your internship is complete to people you’ve worked with, including your supervisor &/or mentor. Even if the workplace isn’t a good fit for you, these are folks you will want to stay in touch with.
Which tip was your favorite, or maybe one they left out?
I’d love to hear from you!
-Tina
One Great Public Radio Intern 