Tips for Interns

Don’t be afraid to talk with people. Don’t be intimidated because you are a student. People are sometimes too busy to roll out the red carpet, so you have to make the first move to talk with co-workers and supervisors.
Ask for things to do. Don’t wait to be told what to do. Solving problems and taking initiative are the best ways to stand out from the crowd.
Learn the industry. Talk with people in different departments as well as clients and vendors. But respect the confidentiality and privacy of your company as well as their policies and culture.
Read everything. You won’t find everything you need to know in the training manual. Reading contract, letters, memos, press releases, trade publications help you become informed on all elements of the business.
Don’t gripe about the grunt work. There is always something more to learn.
Highlight the fact that you are a student. As a student you aren’t threatening and can have more access and opportunities than a full time employee. Everyone wants to help a student learn.
Learn from the people. Learn from those who are the superstar performers and most respected individuals in the office.
Get in the information loop. Decisions aren’t always made in a conference room.
Attend meetings and events. Ask to attend meetings and events and you will learn how things really get done.
Don’t burn any bridges. You never know when you will see someone later in your career.

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