Internees, you have learned the fashion, the behavior, and most importantly the do's and don'ts of internships. But what about those little tips you may need to know? Those questions you think are silly so you refuse to ask? Da-da-daaaaaaah! I give you:
Intern Alice's Five Things You Should Know About Interning
(No matter where you are, these probably apply!)
- Know Your Company - Is there a mission statement? A set of goals your company has? Rules and regulations? If they have clients, know your clients! Know it all! When you go into a meeting on the first day and shock your boss because you've done you're homework and read up on their clients, it'll be a great feeling. You can thank me later.
- Bring a sweater! - You're office is probably cold and according to BNET, studies have shown that this could affect your productivity.
- Your opinion does matter! - If you're brainstorming in a meeting, don't be afraid to put in your two cents! No matter how outrageous your idea may be, it is always worth offering to the group!
- Become familiar with your building - Some corporate buildings are like mazes others are tiny! You'll want to make sure you know your way around. (Especially where the bathroom is!!)
- Always write down your passwords! - Write down and keep all your passwords in a safe place and keep them together, just in case you ever forget them. If you're in charge of social media, make sure you alert the other employees who may be using the sites. Plus, you will probably get a password to get on the company's site and that you will not want to forget.
Seem like common sense? Make sure to write down those passwords, bring sweaters, and don't be afraid to put in your two cents! Keep your eyes peeled for the second list of things you should know about interning, coming soon!
Happy Interning!
Love, Alice
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