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Making the Most of Your Internship

List the skills you hope to gain and people you want to meet, and review the list periodically to ensure you are meeting your goals.
Expect to do some busy work. A good internship should be about 80% project oriented and 20% administrative.
Bond with your fellow interns and co-workers.
Establish a cordial relationship with superiors.
Conduct information interviews and network with others to learn about career paths in your field.
Volunteer for extra assignments. You may be given greater responsibility and more challenging assignments once you have proven your value.
Participate in extracurricular activities.
Be friendly and courteous to everyone.
Secure a recommendation if possible.
Stay in touch with your former colleagues and keep your supervisor posted on your educational and career progress.


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