2. Avoid Negativity. This last thing you want someone to think about you. Negativity does not bode well for you in your internship and can possibly result to you being dislike by colleagues or even termination from the company.
3. Tackle all Tasks with Enthusiasm and a Positive Attitude. This is important because your boss doesn't want to see a lack of work ethic. You want to always work hard and take pride in every assignment that is given to you. In internship, you get rewarded by receiving more work and bigger projects because everyone is putting more trust in you to get the task(s) done. It's a compliment!
4. Never Shun a Chance to Learn More About the Company/Industry. One of the tools that may bode well with you in your first moth of internship is learning about your company. Having knowledge of each department and what their missions are will help you, especially during down time when you have a grasp of what they need to work on.
5. Set Personal Goals. Having goals will keep you focused in both near future and far future. This can keep you motivated to reach certain check points for yourself within the company. You can also measure your success with personal goals.
6. Take Initiative. Always go above and beyond. Be the first to take an assignment. It is vital to go above and beyond so you can standout from everyone else. This is a positive way to standout to get recognize for your work demeanor.
7. Find a Mentor. Someone you look up to can take you a far way to being successful. This person can guide you when you run into obstacles that might be a bit challenging. Make sure this person is a top role model and class act. He/she can give you advise that you need at anytime.
8. Get as Much Exposure as Possible. Getting exposure can hurt you or benefit you. In internship, you have to make sure you get the right exposure, for example: you work performance is positive.
9. Enjoy Yourself. Have fun while doing your work because you don't want people to see a fabrication of you, instead of your real personality.
10. Have Regular Meetings with your Supervisor(s). Its always good to check in with your boss, but if your taking care of business and you're getting alot of tasks to complete; that is a good sign.
11. Leave with Tangible Accomplishments. Try your best to get rewards and/or be noticed by colleagues and your boss. If you don't burn bridges, your internship will be a great reference for your resume or portfolio.
12. Don't be Afraid to Ask Questions. It shows that you're active listening. Just don't ask the same questions because that can backfire on you.
