The Intern
New job, who this?
Once you have secured an internship, it feels like a whole new world has opened its doors to you. You are about to try something totally new which is both exciting and scary.
As your summer start date eeks closer, a few things to keep in mind:
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Locking down housing early
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Staying in touch with your employer and future colleagues
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Creating a roadmap of things you hope to accomplish over the summer
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Finding a buddy/classmate who can serve as your accountability partner over the summer
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Planning for how you'll celebrate the end of summer
Once your summer begins:
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Show up early
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Work past quitting time
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Ask questions
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Stay engaged with the project
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Offer to help with projects in other areas
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Get to know people around the office