You’re probably done with your academic courses, and now waiting to look for an internship that will not just confirm your graduation, but a place where you can learn a lot, and continue to work. Or maybe, you probably are already enrolled in an internship program at an organization, and now you want to turn that into a full-time job. Here are a few heads-ups that will help you out.
First of all, blend in with the people around you. Every workplace has its own unique culture that you should get used to. These aren’t strict rules that are written in a book. It’s more about you learning about who likes to do their work in what way, their behavior, and so on.
You might think that ‘intern’ work is less critical work, but that’s not really the case. Even if the work doesn’t involve too much process or is as important as other work, don’t give it less priority. Taking your work seriously will make your colleagues understand how you treat your tasks. If you think you can take more work on your plate, speak up. Tell your manager that you’d like to do some extra stuff and that’s the chance for you to show how you would work if you were a full-time employee.
Your internship is a place to learn, and thus, don’t hesitate to ask questions. It’s absolutely okay to not understand how to complete your work, so ask questions. It’s better to take feedback and learn, rather than staying silent and then disappointing.
Don’t just be good friends with the other interns. Be on good terms with your line manager as well. Try to be in touch with the other departments. Having a good relationship with many people will help you understand your people, and your workplace better.
Last but not least, convey your career goals to your boss. That’ll tell them why you are really passionate to work for that company.