How to Make the Most of Your Summer Internship

Follow these steps to leave a lasting impression.

Be Enthusiastic - Internships are great ways to familiarize yourself with the workplace and discover the best career path for you. Follow these tips to leave the best impression and receive the most rewarding professional experience. By Patrice Peck   One of the best things an intern can bring to the table is a great attitude. Whether you’re transcribing an interview for your supervisor or conducting research, showing enthusiasm for your tasks goes a long way. (Photo: JOSE LUIS PELAEZ, INC./Image Source/Corbis)
Don’t Make Work Your Whole Life   - We tend to think that living for the job is the best way to shine, but it isn’t. Being able to show your managers that you can balance your social life and your work successfully will really make you stand out. (Photo: Troels Graugaard/Getty Images)
Create Ultimate Goals - Only you know what you hope to get out of your internship. Once you’ve figured out exactly what that is, speak honestly with your manager so that he or she can tailor a program best suited to your interests. Even if you’re not assigned much “real-life work,” you’ll be kept in mind when it comes to overseeing certain roles and attending meetings. (Photo: Sean De Burca/Corbis)Be Social - Don’t worry, introverts. The best intern isn’t necessarily the chattiest one. However, it is important to get to know your fellow interns, your managers and your colleagues, especially young staffers. Asking your colleagues how they got into their careers and how they’ve overcome past professional challenges are great starting places. Sharing too much personal information, on the other hand, is not.(Photo: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty IMages)

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Be Enthusiastic - Internships are great ways to familiarize yourself with the workplace and discover the best career path for you. Follow these tips to leave the best impression and receive the most rewarding professional experience. By Patrice Peck One of the best things an intern can bring to the table is a great attitude. Whether you’re transcribing an interview for your supervisor or conducting research, showing enthusiasm for your tasks goes a long way. (Photo: JOSE LUIS PELAEZ, INC./Image Source/Corbis)

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