You’ve had a great internship experience (or maybe not so great), you’ve learnt new things about your chosen career path and admit it, you are not the same person that you were six months ago.
Slowly your internship is gradually coming to an end you are wondering…..what now? And while you are thinking of ending that internship, you ought to remember that ending an internship on a professional note is one of the most valuable and best things an intern can do.
So what should be on your list? Here is what….
Speak up if you’re job hunting.
Are you hoping to get a job with that company? SPEAK UP…you never know.
You can do this by asking your supervisor for a meeting to discuss the long-term employment opportunities which are available now or in the future. In that meeting, sell yourself and the work you’ve done, and how well you fit in within the company culture.
As a smart job seeker, you should ask the hiring manager about the best way to keep in touch should any positions open up in the future.
Find ways to stay on their radar even if they don’t have any positions open at the moment. You can follow up in a few months and provide any updates on your end about newfound interests or skills.
2. Ask for honest feedback about your performance as an intern
Were you a lousy intern or were you that intern who the company is going to feel a pinch if they let you go?……ASK!
You will want to know how you did and you need to do to improve on your performance. If you have enjoyed your internship and you feel like you’ve been a valued member of the team, you may already know how the company feels about you.
On the other hand, if you are not sure about your performance on the job or if you wonder why other interns have received recommendations or even a job offer, you may want to check so that you understand, what did I do wrong?!
3. Make sure you tie up loose ends before you vamoose
If you’re working on a project that extends past your last day, go the extra mile and create a status report of where you’re leaving it…why? You don’t want to leave your supervisor in the dark now.
It’s vital to put all of your effort into your internship up to the very last day. Don’t become a slacker who is counting the day until they can leave the place.
This will only leave a bad impression of who you are and will cause the employer to question your work ethic in the long term….and you don’t want that especially if you are considering getting job there.
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