Want To Get Hired? 4 things to do on the first day of your internship

Internships can definitely make you or break you.

The first day at your new gig is important, and making a great first impression when meeting your bosses and managers is crucial.

Here are four tips to help you rock the first day of your summer internship:

1. Plan to arrive near your internship location at least an hour in advance

This doesn't mean you should actually arrive at work an hour early. Once you get near where you are going, you can give yourself a chance to catch your breath.

Public transportation can be unpredictable, and so can traffic.

You need to look sharp.

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2. Be prepared, because you never know who you'll meet

Before you start, try to get a sense of what departments interest you the most in your company. Prepare a few words to say about yourself in case you come across someone that could help you get your dream job.

Take note of important names at your company, since you never know who you will happen to run into.

 

3. Try your best to remember everyone's name on the first day

This is a great tip. Learn people's names and learn how to pronounce them correctly.

People really do the appreciate the effort.

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4. Get up to speed fast

An internship is not only a learning experience. You are also there to help your team. Taking too long to learn the system or catch up will make everyone else's jobs more difficult.

Speak to people who have had similar roles before you start and invest in self-teaching programs to get ahead.

Taking this extra time will make sure your internship goes smoothly — and it can lead to a full-time job if your team knows you are taking initiative.

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