How to succeed on a co-op/internship

Question 1

Be professional

Answer 1

1. arrive on time

2. dress appropriatly

Question 2

Maintain a positive attitude

Answer 2

be friendly, enthusiasitc, flexible and always pitch in

Question 3

Immerse yourself

Answer 3

Read about the company ahead of time

Minimize socialization

Question 4

Always do your best work

Answer 4

Do best work even on small tasks so that supervisors can trust you on larger ones

Question 5

Take intiative

Answer 5

1. Communciate frequently with your mentor
2. Sit in on department meetings
3. Volunteer on projects that interest you
4. Talk to you supervisor about getting a mentor if you don’t have one

Question 6

Network, Network, Network!

Answer 6

1. Learn from a professional about your future carreer path or career area

Question 7

Build portfolio

Answer 7

1. Ask supervisor about obtaining experience from projects, positive feedback and reccomendations to include in portfolio
2. Add skillsets developed to portfolio which will help in future career and job searches