6 Golden Rules for interns to follow!

Where to learn and How?

A first year, freshman, is arguably where the urge to perform is the most in academics, and does. Second year of University life is a little matured on how you should do at University.

Nothing excites you as your internship

The internship is where majority of students get exposed to working in a proper corporate work environment — Lot to know, lot to learn. Simply, you are the newest-newbie at your workplace.

What to expect?

You will know only about a fraction of work you will carry out for the time of 3 months, 6 months or 12 months as an intern. A world of surprises awaits an every intern — specially if you have a bare understanding where you are headed to work.

Some of the key things to remember:

Rule 1 — Learn something new everyday

It could be directly related to your job role — learn something about the organization you work for, the organization structure or some interesting statistic.

Rule 2 — Get constant feedback

You are employed as an intern to learn and work. So, an intern should make the most of this. Neither does it do any bad nor it makes you any lesser important. Bug your Line Manager and check whether the work you carried out today is admirable!

Rule 3 — Do not always wait till work comes to you

Go for it. Deliver on time and go ask for more.

Rule 4 — Manage your time

Being able to count on is totally based on your delivery. There could be occurrences when the work completed has errors and visible loop-holes. It is obvious to make mistakes as an intern, but learn and improvise. Meet your deadlines and then look thoroughly where you can improve yourself on.

Rule 5 — Communicate

Be as open as you can be with work. Once you are assigned to complete a task, communicate with your assigner till you have no doubts on the work you should carry out — Communication is key.

Rule 6 — Be passionate

Be passionate on what you work. Be willing to learn in order to redeem yourself with supporting and encouraging feedback.

Keep in mind..

Internship is a place to learn — not to make money. Value the experience and make the most of it. It brings much importance than any treasure you will receive during your internship. This is where you will be getting to meet corporate employees in their natural habitat for the first-time in most cases. Be sure you make good connections to during your time. Your network comes with a heap of benefits too.

Follow the rules. You will complete a successful run on your internship learning on how to overcome some dreadful challenges.

Next Time we’ll look at,

What Not to do during your internship….