This document provides 10 steps for a successful internship: 1) Make a good first impression when meeting colleagues. 2) Introduce yourself to people. 3) Clarify your job responsibilities. 4) Do your assigned work to the best of your ability. 5) Ask for feedback on your strengths and areas for improvement. 6) Consistently work at a steady pace. 7) Take initiatives when possible. 8) Promote your work to others. 9) Organize a farewell party at the end of your internship. 10) Send a thank you email recapping your experience and next steps. Following these tips can help interns get the most out of their work experience.

1. 10 Steps for a successful internship
Tips for students at the beginning of their work experience

2. You only have
one chance to
make a good first
impression
Don’t miss it!
Source: Flickr

3. 2. Introduce yourself
« Hello, I am Simon, the new intern working with John on this project.
[…] Nice to meet you. Talk to you soon! »
InterestPresence
Politeness Smile
Source: Flickr, Hello by Andy

4. 3. Clarify your job
Don’t do the things right, but do the right things
Source: Flickr, Clouds on the way to DC by Karin Dalziel

5. 4. Do your work!
Ask questions
Do your best
Learn what to do
Do what you learnt
Gather knowledge
Source: Flickr, Work Space, SETsquared, University of Southampton by Jisc infoNet

6. 5. Ask for feedbacks
Ask to your colleagues:
Strengths?
Improvements?
Advice?
Constructive feedbacks are keys to learn
Source: Flickr, RCA Microphone by NFSA Australia

7. 6. Keep up the pace
You are a diesel car
Progressively go one stage further and reach your full speed
Source: Flickr, Diesel Fuel Only by Atomic Taco

8. 7. Take initiatives
is enough to shine…
One good idea
Source: Flickr

9. 8. Promote your work
70% work
30% gift-wrapping
Source: Flickr

10. 9. Organize a farewell party
#Socialize #ThankYouAll
#Lifeisabigparty
Source: Flickr

11. Dear all,
[Reason why you liked to work with them]
[Thank your colleagues for
advice, support, patience…]
[Explain your next step]
AND DO NOT FORGET
[Let’s keep in touch]
Personal email address
LINKEDIN PROFILE URL
Phonenumber
Thanks again for everything.
Yours truly,
Simon
10. Thank You Email
Source: Flickr

12. Last words…
Follow these steps
Enjoy your internship
Be yourself
“Experience is the
teacher of all things.”
Julius Caesar
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