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.
