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| 5 Steps to Leaving Your Internship on a High Note | Like (37) |
| Internships don’t last forever - and in some cases that’s a good thing. But however eager you are to move on, remember that this is your last chance to learn from your boss and coworkers and shape your reputation with them. If you play your cards right, your final farewell can earn you solid references, invaluable insight, and possibly even future employment. 1. Say Thank you Especially for a job as low on the expertise level as “intern,” you should appreciate the fact that anyone else could have been hired, and you were chosen. That opportunity is a big deal, as is any help you may have received along the way: mentorship, special assignments, even the just the trouble of supervision. Sincerely thank everyone around you with a handwritten note, specifically acknowledging something they went out of their way to do for you, or a special kindness. It’s not only good for your career, it’s the right thing to do! 2. Conduct Informational Interviews This is your last chance to pick everyone’s brain. Write down any unanswered questions you still have. Are you still clueless as to your boss’s back story? Confused about a process in your department? Ask your boss for 5-10 minutes to go over your last questions—and bring a list. While you’re there, it's probably a good time to ask your boss for his thoughts on your performance, and what you might need to improve to succeed in the field. Read More... Also Read 6 Ways to Make Your Internship Count Surfing the Internet is now a career option Kinds of employees companies want to hire The Different Types of Internships for College Students The Intern Queen's Tips for Landing the Internship of Your Dreams |
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