Making the Most of Your Internship workshop by Emily J. Giacomini April 13, 2015
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Workshop Format Part I: BEFORE the Internship Part II: DURING the Internship Part III: AFTER the Internship 3
Before the Internship What are some things you can do before the internship to set yourself up for success? 4
Contact the Hiring Manager Find out your project topics Research them! 5 Image Source: geraldineinabottle.blog.com
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Network Talk to 2 nd Years who worked there last year. Contact alumni who work there. 7 Image Source: masstor.com
Set your own Goals 8 Image Source: attorneymarketing.com Image Source: squidoo.com
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During the Internship What are some things you can do to be successful? Work in pairs to create a list Share with the group 10
Show up on time! 11 Image source: broadwayourway.blogspot.com
Ask about Dress Code & Err More Formal 12 Image Source: thenewprofessionalblog.com
Learn Fast: Ask Questions 13 Image Source: autoprofessionals.com.au Image Source: guidance.fidelity.com
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Set Goals and Deadlines with Supervisor 15 Image Source: officearrow.com Image Source: cutcaster.com
Initiate! Offer new projects, volunteer 16 Image Source: mommygogo.wordpress.com Image Source: hangartheatre.org And know your limits!
Do A Gap Analysis 17 Ask, what industry skills am I missing? Make a plan to get them! Image Source: michigan.gov Image Source: personal.psu.edu
Grow in Industry Knowledge 18 Image Source: nwlinc.com Image Source: blog.openviewpartners.com
Get a Mentor & Role Models 19 Image Source: osakabentures.com Image Source: usfbap.org
Establish Internal Visibility 20 Image Source: jontusmedia.com Image Source: theregionalinternshipcenter.org Have something to say!
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Network with Alumni 22 Image Source: alumniconnections.com Image Source: blogtalkradio.com
Participate in Conferences & Social Events 23 Image Source: istrategyconference.com Image Source: halogensoftware.com Image Source: protivitirecruiting.blogspot.com
Request Feedback 24 Image Source: mondayramble.com Image Source: mafaa.org
Record Your Accomplishments 25 Image Source: chefmom.sheknows.com Image Source: hr.gov.nt.ca Image Source: indiana.edu
Request LinkedIn Recommendations 26 Image Source: overstockads.com Image Source: careerealism.com
Things to Work What are some things best avoided while on company time? 27
Gossip & Office Politics 28 Image Source: blog.taigacompany.com Image Source: 123rf.com
Long Lunches & Breaks 29 Image Source: online.wsj.com Image Source: alexiachamberlynn.blogspot.com
Social and Dating Websites 30 Image Source: prosandconsofonlinedating.com Image Source: vodahost.com
After the Internship What are some things you could do to stretch the positive impact of your summer investment? 31
Send Thank You Notes 32 Image Source: giftsin24.com
Send customized LinkedIn invites 33 Image Source: arianegriffiths.com
Update Your Resume 34 Image Source: freenetsupport.com
Share Your Story 35 Image Source: seansturm.wordpress.com
Questions? 36 Image Source: njcoffeemug3_thumb_w_580.jpeg spd.orgnjcoffeemug3_thumb_w_580.jpeg
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Enjoy the summer! 38 Image Source: jdrfdallas.wordpress.com