- Ask questions. Show that you’re curious and eager to learn.
- Listen well. Be respectful, follow instructions, and soak up your new colleagues’ knowledge.
- Speak up. Got a great idea? Share it with your supervisor.
- Be a team player. Make everyone’s life easier by offering to complete tasks no one else has time to do.
- Keep up your grades. Remember, you’re a student first. A solid GPA will keep you competitive after your internship is done.
- Get out of your comfort zone. All interns make mistakes—that’s part of learning. Now is the time to take risks and try something you’ve never done.
- Write/speak like a professional. Spell-check and grammar-check your e-mails, and stick to work-safe topics, even during casual conversations.
- Manage your time. Work with your supervisor to establish clear deadlines and create organized schedules to keep yourself on track.
- Get to know your coworkers. They can help you grow and maybe even find a job later on.
- Develop new skills. Actively look for opportunities to broaden your experience.
- Stay balanced. Your personal and school commitments won’t disappear during your internship. Work hard, but find a way to stay happy and healthy.
- Be dependable. The best interns can be counted on to show up (on time!) and get the job done.