Intern.
[n. in-turn] a person who is or has been interned.
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interno interne praktikant
nemi magang internirati intĂŠirneach gyakornok
estagiĂĄrio internere Q
THE GOOD. I was the stage manager for a PBS special donor event, where I got to coordinate and direct the actors throughout the night.
Intern, Los Angeles, CA
I chose to stay in contact with my past internship adviser who then helped me out with my career path.
Intern, Eugene, OR
I learned how to play AFL ( Aussie football league) rugby at work.
Intern, Sydney, Australia
I supervised the Charger Girls calendar.
Intern, San Diego, CA
I got to test out various milkshake recipes for a new "ezee shaker" product.
Intern, Anaheim, CA
I love that I get to wear jeans on Fridays and shop downtown during lunch.
Intern, Portland, OR
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THE BAD. I spent a whole day setting up specific food and water for incoming talent.
Intern, Los Angeles, CA
I didn’t listen and utilize my time as well as I should have.
Intern, Eugene, OR
I stayed out still six in the morning the night before and had to leave for work an hour later. Bad choice.
Intern, Sydney, Australia
I logged in over 15 hours of interview film, meaning I wrote down each and every word said in interviews for upcoming shows, including “UMs” and “UHs.”
Intern, San Diego, CA
I drove to two Wal-Marts, two Targets and a Bed Bath and Beyond searching for one item in one day.
Intern, Anaheim, CA
I moved an excessive amount of physical files from a drawer on one side of the office to another on the opposite side of the office.
Intern, Portland, OR
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Do set specific goals to accomplish by the end.
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Do expect to be treated professionally.
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Do take advantage of opportunities to have experiences beyond the regular scope of the internship that lead to chances to learn more about the company or industry.
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Do ask questions. A lot of them. They don’t expect you to know everything.
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Do network—with people in your department and others in the office.
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Do go beyond what is asked of you.
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Do find side projects to work on if you have spare time.
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Do ask around the office to see if anyone else needs anything if your supervisor is busy.
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Do have fun.
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DON’Ts. Q
Don’t be afraid to make a mistake. It’s how we learn.
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Don’t be late.
Q Don’t leave without checking in to make sure all of the work for the day is done. Q
Don’t take any experience for granted, even if it seems trivial at the time.
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Don’t sit and twiddle your thumbs. There is always work to be done, even if you create it for yourself.
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Don’t forget your notebook and pen. These should go everywhere with you.
Q Don’t waste anyone’s time. Q Don’t commit to more than you can handle. Q
Don’t think any work is beneath you. Learn from everything you do.
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WHY. You have to start somewhere. You can explore what you want to do, and discover what you don’t want to do. You get inside knowledge of the agency or company. You need mentors—people who have been in the business and can advise you in your career. You may discover a different career path. You learn the value of a good work ethic. You are viewed as more marketable to potential employers. You will gain invaluable experience.
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experience. learn. grow. succeed.
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