Get That Internship Tutorial: Internship Success Keys 10-12

Get That Internship -- and Excel in it! Tutorial

Keys to Internship Success: 12 Interning Tips

10. Network, Network, Network.

One of the key tools of job-hunting is utilizing your network to find your next career step, whether another internship or a job upon graduation (and beyond). Build professional relationships with your supervisor(s) and other managers in the organization. These people are also a good source for getting other job-hunting advice and tips from their years of experience. Hint: Even if you have a bad experience on an internship, never burn your bridges because you never know when it could come back and hurt you. Always leave on good terms. Learn more about networking in our article, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Career Networking.

11. Leave with Tangible Accomplishments.

One of your goals with any internship is leaving it with some tangible results -- both for your resume and your career portfolio (if you use one). Maybe you developed a brochure, computerized an inventory system, organized a sales conference, met with clients, tracked industry trends, etc. Hint: Keeping a journal may help you remember all the things you accomplished on your internship. Learn more about the importance of accomplishments in the job-search.

12. Enjoy Yourself.

Most internships are great experiences, so make sure you have some fun while you're working and learning. Don't be so uptight that you are perceived as something you're not. Hint: Just make sure you don't overdo the fun -- and avoid office romances.

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