Every college student should intern at least once or twice in his or her college career. At your internship, do not allow your supervisor to cast you aside, but make them cherish everyday that you are there.
For example, my intern supervisor loves to create events that generate money for charities. So I heard that Vince Carter, a Memphis Grizzlies’ basketball player, loves to bowl. Knowing this information, we are preparing to create a Vince Carter Bowling Tournament to help local children in Memphis. You have to make yourself look valuable. If you do that, your intern supervisor might hire you or put in a good word at other jobs for you.
Another thing to remember is there is always something for you to do at your internship. Never tell your boss that you have nothing to do. People see that as a cop out. When you fulfill a task, always ask if there is anything else for you to do. A saying of mine is, “you have not because you ask not.” Remember that quote in life.
Ask employers how did they get to the place they are in now? While interning for ABC24, I asked everyone I worked with, what steps did they take to get to their position? Each answer showed me that as long as I keep going in life, I could reach any goal I so desire.
Your internship is simply what you make of it. Do not apply for an internship to meet a requirement, but do it as an opportunity to gain a great experience.
For example, my intern supervisor loves to create events that generate money for charities. So I heard that Vince Carter, a Memphis Grizzlies’ basketball player, loves to bowl. Knowing this information, we are preparing to create a Vince Carter Bowling Tournament to help local children in Memphis. You have to make yourself look valuable. If you do that, your intern supervisor might hire you or put in a good word at other jobs for you.
Another thing to remember is there is always something for you to do at your internship. Never tell your boss that you have nothing to do. People see that as a cop out. When you fulfill a task, always ask if there is anything else for you to do. A saying of mine is, “you have not because you ask not.” Remember that quote in life.
Ask employers how did they get to the place they are in now? While interning for ABC24, I asked everyone I worked with, what steps did they take to get to their position? Each answer showed me that as long as I keep going in life, I could reach any goal I so desire.
Your internship is simply what you make of it. Do not apply for an internship to meet a requirement, but do it as an opportunity to gain a great experience.