Tips for landing a job from your internship
My only internship during college was during my final semester at a local TV station. The experience was very rewarding. I received hands on experience working in a news room and in the community. The field experience was great– I remember meeting many notables including the Kathryn Baker Knoll, the Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, president hopeful John McCain, and many local community leaders.
The experiences I went through during my internship where not something I could have learned in the classroom. I had people chase me to tell me their stories about a corrupt county organization that was keeping children from their parents. I waded through flood water to get a scoop. The emotions and learning associated with these experiences were very powerful and I will always remember them.
My regrets regarding internships is that I did not pursue one sooner. The staff at my college did not push having an internship or even talk about it. I would have taken more internships if I had more time. I worked full time through college so my focus wasn’t on non-paid opportunities. Students to take internships– paid or unpaid– because the experience is so valuable. They should do it early in the college career– not at the last minute.
I graduated in 2004– and internships are on my mind today because my company uses their intern and co-op pool for hiring millennials. If you perform well during your internship, you will most likely get an interview. If you nail your interviews and had a good performance record, you have a better shot at getting hired after graduation. Here are a few tips for new summer interns who want to get a job after college:
- Exceed Expectations. Don’t do the minimum amount of work– always look for ways you can exceed your manager’s expectations. Don’t wait for someone to give you an assignment. Actively seek out work that will help you grow, give you experience, and contributes to the betterment of the company. Take initiatives and don’t expect someone to hold your hand.
- Follow the rules. Don’t be late. Don’t leave early. Even if you think no one is watching, they are. If you can’t follow the basic rules, you can’t expect to be hired.
- Be mindful of your image. If you dress sloppy because it’s your style, people are going to think you are sloppy and lazy. Dress for the job you want.
- Don’t gossip. It doesn’t take long for rumors and gossip to get around even the largest of offices. Don’t contribute to gossip. Don’t share sensitive information you may over hear. Don’t talk about how your intern buddy got hammered or about how your boss is going to get fired.
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