8 Tips to Turn your Internship

into a Permanent

Position

1. Put your Back in to it

• Complete even easy tasks to a high standard. Don’t rush - often leads to mistakes being made

• Proofread and double, or even triple check

2. Big Brother is Watching

• Always be respectful and friendly to colleagues• Don’t sit twiddling your thumbs – ask for more work• Willingness to work and help colleagues will not go

unnoticed.

3. Be Positive and Eager to Learn

• A positive attitude goes a long way to impressing the people around you.

• Don’t refuse tasks

• Ask for help and show your eagerness to learn new skills.

• Be curious of how the company works and the tasks you are asked to do

• Smile

4. Contribute• Thoroughly research the

topic or client before meetings

• Prepare questions or suggestions that you can bring up during the meeting

• Think of ways the company can improve to bemore efficient or profitable.

• Let your supervisor know of niches in the market that could be taken advantage of

5. Track your Achievements

• Keep a record of work you have done and any achievements you have attained e.g. introducing new clients to the company, delivering successful presentations etc.

6. Be a Team Player

• Get to know your co-workers and socialise with them both in and outside work.

• Ask a colleague to act as your mentor

• Offer to help when it looks like your colleagues need an extra pair of hands

7. Feedback is a Two Way Street

• Arrange monthly meetings with your supervisor

• Talk about what you have been working on, things you have been doing well and areas in which you can improve.

• Opportunity to express your interest in working on certainprojects or within certain areas of the company

8. Don't be Shy

• Ask your supervisor if there are any job opportunities for you

• Ask a couple of weeks before your internship end date is the best time.

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