10 Steps for a successful internship

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Tips for students at the beginning of their work experience

1. First impression

You only haveone chance to

make a good first impression

Don’t miss it!

Source: Flickr

2. Introduce yourself

« Hello, I am Simon, the new intern working with John on this project. […] Nice to meet you. Talk to you soon! »

InterestPresence

Politeness Smile

Source: Flickr, Hello by Andy

3. Clarify your job

Don’t do the things right, but do the right things

Ask to your manager:

His expectations?

The deadlines?

My missions?

Source: Flickr, Clouds on the way to DC by Karin Dalziel

4. Do your work!

Ask questions

Collaborate with others

Do your bestLearn what to do

Do what you learnt

Gather knowledge

Source: Flickr, Work Space, SETsquared, University of Southampton by Jisc infoNet

5. Ask for feedbacks

Ask to your colleagues:

Strengths?

Improvements?

Advice?

Constructive feedbacks are keys to learnSource: Flickr, RCA Microphone by NFSA Australia

6. Keep up the pace

You are a diesel car

Progressively go one stage further and reach your full speedSource: Flickr, Diesel Fuel Only by Atomic Taco

7. Take initiatives

is enough to shine…

One good idea

Source: Flickr

8. Promote your work

70% work30% gift-wrapping

Source: Flickr

9. Organize a farewell party

#Socialize #ThankYouAll

#LifeisabigpartySource: Flickr

Dear all, [Reason why you liked to work with them] [Thank your colleagues for advice, support, patience…] [Explain your next step]

AND DO NOT FORGET[Let’s keep in touch]

Personal email addressLINKEDIN PROFILE URLPhonenumber

Thanks again for everything.Yours truly,Simon

10. Thank You Email

Source: Flickr

Last words…

Follow these stepsEnjoy your internship

Be yourself

“Experience is the teacher of all things.”

Julius Caesar

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