The only way you can convince an employer that you can handle the responsibilities of a full time job is if you have internship skills and experience on your resume.
It is often times easier to hire an intern full-time rather than look for someone outside the company because such an intern has gained hands on experience on the same job and in the environment.
Here are six easy ways of retaining your job after internship.
1. Work on your communication flow.
Pester your bosses for regular engagements to talk about your internship experience and ask for feedback on your work. It is easier for a supervisor to correct interns’ small mistakes rather than teaching them how to do their work.
Engaging your supervisor on a regular basis during your internship experience will also establish a relationship with them and you can always be sure that you have a contact within the company incase you want to work with them later on.
2. Be enthusiastic, seek even more responsibility.
Employers give interns less work than a full-time employee because they’re always not sure how much interns can handle. If you have extra time between projects during your internship experience, speak up!
Asking for work shows that you can assume the responsibilities of a full time employee. Moreso, employers look to hire workers who take initiative in the workplace rather than slack off on the job.
3. Identify your field, then watch and learn.
If you’re interested in a particular career track within your intern place, keep an eye on the people who hold the jobs you want. Learn from them alot. Befriend them all if it is what it takes.
Keeping track of the people in your field during internship is a great way to get inside information on what your job entails and what abilities you need to develop and succeed. Keep track of their responsibilities and you will be on your way to getting the job yourself someday.
4. Better your individual and collective responsibilities.
The ability to work both alone and in a group is valued in any workplace, so use your internship period to show off these skills.
Get involved in projects that reveal your personal initiative as well as more collaborative efforts with a team. You’ll develop skills during your internship that are vital on any resume and will show your employer what an adaptable and multi-talented worker you are.
5. Network well with other employees.
One of the best ways to make a lasting impression is to network during your internship experience. If you make a lasting impression, you’ll be remembered when your company is preparing to hire.
Get to know your coworkers and the company hierarchy during your internship experience, both in and out of the office. Spend time in the lunchroom or go out after work. You can learn more about the positions within the company — and who to talk to at the end of your internship about working full-time — by networking on the job.
6. Keep track of what you’ve accomplished.
Internships are exciting because they offer the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks. However, it’s easy to forget all of the projects you’ve worked on over the course of your experience.
Keep a list of the things you’ve accomplished during your internship. Your experience will add a lot to your resume and will boost your qualifications for when you’re looking for your first job after university.
Keep this at the back of your mind as you start your internship and you will have very many reasons to be thankful 2 or three years from now.
