DO
-Always be on time or early. Although in my personal life I am always running late, my motto for work or interning is to be 15 minutes early is to be on time. This shows your commitment and desire to learn and make yourself an asset to the company.
-Ask questions. Even if you know what’s going on, ask why the company does things a certain way. Gain knowledge. That’s why you’re doing the internship. So there will be tasks you don’t fully understand.
-Write instructions down. When your superior is talking or gives instructions, always have a pen and paper to take notes. Notes are life-savers because you can always refer to them later.
-Always offer assistance when you have available time. This may be the biggest help an intern can do. Your superior is probably swamped with work, so if you can take 1 or 2 things off their To Do list, you will shine in their eyes.
-Offer your experience For example: if you’ve organized an event before and you see that your superior is working on an event, offer tactics and strategies that were successful in your event.
-Dress like you work there. You are now entering a work environment. You may be facing clients; you will be representing the company in certain tasks. Dress appropriately.
-HAVE FUN.
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DON’T
-Don’t be late…EVER. This is the time where you are trying to prove yourself worthy for this internship. You want to show your superior you are responsible enough to get there on time, hence, responsible enough to get the job done. If you absolutely cannot make it, be sure to be responsible and call.
-Don’t socialize before getting your work done. You are there to assist, learn, and contribute. At least socialize while getting your work don’t in a timely matter.
-Don’t apply for an internship if you don’t want to learn and grow. Most internships have limited slots available. And if you don’t really want to be there, somebody else does. Don’t take away someone else’s dream internship.