chance to make a first impression, so even the small things matter. Remember that people you work with today will be key advisors and allies in your job search tomorrow.
DO YOUR BEST
The quality of every task you complete and every interaction you have with colleagues and managers affects how they perceive you. This does not mean you have to be the expert on day one, but it does means that you should show up ready to do your best every day.
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SEEK EXTRA WORK Show your willingness to go above and beyond the
job description. Be proactive in asking for more projects and responsibilities. Look for opportunities to assist co-workers and volunteer for assignments that interest you.
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DEVELOP SKILLS Challenge yourself by helping out with
projects requiring you to develop skills that you don’t use very often. Observe the skills used by people in the kinds of positions in which you envision yourself working, and polish those skills.
BE A TEAM PLAYER
In today’s workplace, more and more work is project-oriented, which means you will be working on teams. If you are a strong team player, you will be a strong intern.
SEEK FEEDBACK
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Get a sense for what you do well and what you need to improve. Ask for specific suggestions on how you can get better and make it a point to do
NETWORK
Everyone you meet is a potential member of your network. The more people who know you and your work, the more support you will have when it comes to turning your internship into a full-time job. Some of these co-workers will act as references if you decide to conduct your job search in another career sector or company.
SEARCHING FOR THE PERFECT INTERNSHIP? DRINKIN THIS SUMMER? HOPE NOT.. BUT JUST IN CASE. Always choose experience over money. As you read this, you are probably shaking us your thinking, “How can I take unpaid internship and still Pace haveyourDo all head a favor (including yourself ) andan party smart. Be responsible. spending the pay, purpose of the internship is to proself if you money?” choose toRegardless drink, andof avoid hardthe alcohol or other drinks that are powvide you remember shy away from lowertargets.) wage internships erful you andwith haveexperience. fast effects.If(And thatunpaid drunks or = easy Also be you could be missing out on an opportunity that could help you grow profesaware of alcohol poisoning. According to a University of Wisconsin study, 75 persionally and personally. Use connections andreported resources you have available. cent of college males and 43the percent of females being intoxicated on professors, family andbreak. friendsIf want to decide help you Reach to your aYour daily basis during spring you do to succeed. drink, know theout liquor laws network andyou’ll inquire internship openings or even if you can use themsituas a of wherever beabout vacationing. Drinking & driving is always a dangerous reference to attest work ethic. take to speak with your career ation, so avoid this to byyour having your safeAlso, mode of time transportation home planned services department. before you go out. Not only can they help you tailor your resume, but they can direct you to your school’s online job resources and possibly introduce you to recruiters from companies you are interested in interning with.
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