1) Avoid Negativity - I chose avoid negativity as the most important one because no one likes working with a person who has a negative attitude. As soon as I enter my internship, I will bring nothing but a positive attitude and dedication. I want to prove that I can add value to the company. To measure this, I will adapt to the company's culture, professional at all times, and to be autonomous.
2) Don't be Afraid to Ask Questions - I think this will be the next one on the list because I will be entering internship without any knowledge of my responsibilities; it is kind of like walking into a dark room. As soon as I am in internship, I would ask as many questions as I can after exhausting my resources of course. By asking a colleague for help, I will take notes on what the colleague has helped me with.
3) Take Initiative - Taking initiative is very important; if you do not speak up or let your voice be heard, the manager would not know who you are, which will lead to not being offered full-time position. By taking initiative will also show leadership, and that will say a lot when your manager is thinking about hiring someone. So whenever the opportunity presents itself, I will fully take advantage and take leadership, but at the same not stepping on someone with authority toes.
4) Setting Personal Goals - Next, I believe that setting personal goals is really important as well because you can have a bigger goal you want to achieve, but it is the personal goals / tangible goals that will lead up to that bigger goal. I will achieve this by increments of small goals that will lead up to make end goal, which is to being a full-timer at the company I am placed at. Also, I will set goals to achieve week by week, whether it will be expanding my network or to ask for more work.
5) Network, Network, Network - We all have heard the saying, "it is not what you know, it is who you know". This statement is very valid; by putting yourself out there in terms of meeting new people, you increase your chance of more opportunities. Whether there are company events, meetings, or anything that has to do with the company, I will be there. Especially if there is a sporting team, I would join it just to get to know my co-workers a little better.
6) Keep a Journal to Keep Track of Accomplishments - This is very important because if you are not logging what accomplishments you have made in your internship, you will have a hard time updating your resume. I will have a small notebook in my internship to keep track of everything I have done for the company, so I will not have a hard time later on updating my resume.
7) Set Regular Meetings With Your Manager - Setting regular meetings with your manager or having a weekly check-in is very significant. It is very significant because all managers will always be busy; with that said, this will give me a chance to receive feedback, and things I could do improve or even have a chance at a full-time offer. I will do this by checking in with my manager weekly, and have it inputted into his schedule.
8) Find a Mentor - Finding a mentor at the workplace is very essential; finding someone that will teach you what you need to know and answer any questions you have will definitely giving you a chance in being successful during internship. I will find a mentor by finding someone I have common ground with in this workplace and invite them to coffee to chat about work.
9) Enjoy Yourself and Don't be too Uptight - This to me seems like one of Year Up's Core Values, "Work Hard and Have Fun". I think this is very important because being uptight you are not really open minded, and by being open minded opens you up to new relationships and opportunities. I will demonstrate this in the workplace by giving my work 110% every time and come into work with a positive attitude.
10) Never Shun a Chance to Learn More About the Company - By not missing out on meetings, conferences, and events, this shows a lot to the manager; also, it shows how dedicated you are and willing to know more about the company. This also relates to having an open mind because these are opportunities you should not miss because this will allow you to increase you knowledge on the company, network, and build relationships. I will try to attend every meeting, social events, and even join the basketball team if they have one.
11) Leave With Tangible Accomplishments - I put this almost last because it is similar to keeping a journal of your accomplishments. With that said, you should leave the company with significant accomplishments or things you have done for the company's benefit that will help you in the long run.
12) Get as Much Exposure as Possible - I put this last because it is similar to never shunning a chance to learn more about the company. I will put myself out there in terms of everyone who works around me know who I am in terms of the guy who is doing a great job. I will not only show up to networking events, but show my presence through the hard work and dedication I am putting in.
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