How to ace your internship

If you’ve managed to find yourself an internship, chances are you’re pretty excited. It’s a chance to gain valuable experience, meet new people and hopefully land yourself a full time job. So what can you do to secure the place? Here’s the key things you should be aware of:

Punctuality.

Aim to turn up around  10-15 minutes before work starts. If you start at 9, be there for 8.45. You want to be leaving a good impression, and rolling in at 9.05 just won’t do this for you. 

Keep your wardrobe under control

Assess the dress of your co-workers before you start. Look at how they’ve chosen to dress, and copy. Leave any daring wardrobe creations until after your internship – this period is where you’re scrutinised! 

Keep yourself under control

Keep yourself together through mistakes, and show how confident you can be in a crisis. If you break down and cry, it doesn’t bode well for the future. There will inevitably be times when work is tough, and unless you show you can handle the situation and move on, you may be considered too weak willed for the permanent position. 

Show hard work and determination

During your internship you’re under constant review, so make sure you’re performing as though you’re being watched. This is a time to suck up to superiors, be super productive, and make solid relationships with colleagues. 

Show them why you fit.

Every company has a culture – do you fit? Employers want to see you’ll settle in well, and not have an issue with certain traditions in the workplace.  If you share their values and ideas, make it clear.