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| Every year, a panel of seniors gives advice to underclassmen at Boston University’s School of Management on the topic of how to be successful in an internship. One senior, at a recent event, described an internship as a kind of summer-long interview. Everything you do during your internship will be closely monitored by your supervisors and co-workers to determine both if you are competent and a good fit for the company. Based on what I have heard seniors say, and what I’ve heard managers say are the key characteristics of a good intern, I have created the following guidelines for rocking your internship. Congratulations on landing that summer internship. Now comes the hard part. Social Media Mores You may be dying to find out who posted on your wall or see who just texted you, but don’t log into Facebook and don’t take out your cell phone until you know what the office policy is. Some companies forbid using the internet for personal reasons. Also, never post anything negative about your internship or employer on any social media site–ever! Not even things like, “Had an awful day at work today.” If you do post about your internship, keep it positive: “Awesome day at work. Learning so much!” Learn from the Twitter goofs by these employees who were axed for their inappropriate tweets. Should you “friend” your boss or your coworkers on Facebook? Many students ask me this question. In general, I say no. Of course, every situation is different. A good alternative would be to connect with them on LinkedIn. Can do and will do Eagerly do whatever is asked of you, including making copies, getting the coffee or answering the phone. Prove to management that you can do these menial tasks with a smile and you’ll be seen as a cooperative team player. At a recent internship panel, a student shared that he was asked to get coffee by his boss. No problem! he thought. By cheerfully getting coffee for his boss, his boss soon returned the favor. Read More... Also Read Seven career mistakes you should avoid Keep that social network profile updated Find next job on Facebook with these tips Your online profile and its impact on getting hired Apart from pay packet, what you need to know about your job |
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