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I will start my 12-week internship. I understand that I will face some challenges in the workplace. What can I do to eventually convert to a full-time employee? How should I demonstrate myself in the workplace?
It is a corporate environment, and I will be working for the finance team. I barely have any working experience, only internship.
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I will start my 12-week internship. I understand that I will face some challenges in the workplace. What can I do to eventually convert to a full-time employee? How should I demonstrate myself in the workplace?
It is a corporate environment, and I will be working for the finance team. I barely have any working experience, only internship.
internship graduate
edited Mar 29 at 22:43
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Listen, learn, volunteer, try to find a mentor in a more tenured person with a similar personality, and show up on time. The rest will follow if there’s an available full time position
– Mark C.
Mar 29 at 22:49
Ask the employer with whom you're interning. They may tell you "why don't you complete your 12 week internship and we'll see how it goes? If you knock our socks off, we might find a place for you."
– Robert Harvey
Mar 29 at 22:51
I would talk to your manager on how your performance will be measured and what success looks like to them.
– jcmack
Mar 29 at 23:39
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Just saying: I have worked with one guy who started as an intern, and when he was ready to get a full time job, the company asked him to apply for a job. Which he got without even a job interview; they considered the internship as a 12 week interview. Many companies will mark your file as "hire", "don't hire", or "interview". Same is also true if you do a temp job.
– gnasher729
Mar 30 at 8:02
The only people who can tell you the answer are at the employer with whom you are interning.
– Joe
Mar 30 at 20:21
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I will start my 12-week internship. I understand that I will face some challenges in the workplace. What can I do to eventually convert to a full-time employee? How should I demonstrate myself in the workplace?
It is a corporate environment, and I will be working for the finance team. I barely have any working experience, only internship.
internship graduate
edited Mar 29 at 22:43
mcknz
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asked Mar 29 at 22:35
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I will start my 12-week internship. I understand that I will face some challenges in the workplace. What can I do to eventually convert to a full-time employee? How should I demonstrate myself in the workplace?
It is a corporate environment, and I will be working for the finance team. I barely have any working experience, only internship.
internship graduate
internship graduate
edited Mar 29 at 22:43
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edited Mar 29 at 22:43
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Listen, learn, volunteer, try to find a mentor in a more tenured person with a similar personality, and show up on time. The rest will follow if there’s an available full time position
– Mark C.
Mar 29 at 22:49
Ask the employer with whom you're interning. They may tell you "why don't you complete your 12 week internship and we'll see how it goes? If you knock our socks off, we might find a place for you."
– Robert Harvey
Mar 29 at 22:51
I would talk to your manager on how your performance will be measured and what success looks like to them.
– jcmack
Mar 29 at 23:39
1
Just saying: I have worked with one guy who started as an intern, and when he was ready to get a full time job, the company asked him to apply for a job. Which he got without even a job interview; they considered the internship as a 12 week interview. Many companies will mark your file as "hire", "don't hire", or "interview". Same is also true if you do a temp job.
– gnasher729
Mar 30 at 8:02
The only people who can tell you the answer are at the employer with whom you are interning.
– Joe
Mar 30 at 20:21
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Listen, learn, volunteer, try to find a mentor in a more tenured person with a similar personality, and show up on time. The rest will follow if there’s an available full time position
– Mark C.
Mar 29 at 22:49
Ask the employer with whom you're interning. They may tell you "why don't you complete your 12 week internship and we'll see how it goes? If you knock our socks off, we might find a place for you."
– Robert Harvey
Mar 29 at 22:51
I would talk to your manager on how your performance will be measured and what success looks like to them.
– jcmack
Mar 29 at 23:39
1
Just saying: I have worked with one guy who started as an intern, and when he was ready to get a full time job, the company asked him to apply for a job. Which he got without even a job interview; they considered the internship as a 12 week interview. Many companies will mark your file as "hire", "don't hire", or "interview". Same is also true if you do a temp job.
– gnasher729
Mar 30 at 8:02
The only people who can tell you the answer are at the employer with whom you are interning.
– Joe
Mar 30 at 20:21
Listen, learn, volunteer, try to find a mentor in a more tenured person with a similar personality, and show up on time. The rest will follow if there’s an available full time position
– Mark C.
Mar 29 at 22:49
Listen, learn, volunteer, try to find a mentor in a more tenured person with a similar personality, and show up on time. The rest will follow if there’s an available full time position
– Mark C.
Mar 29 at 22:49
Ask the employer with whom you're interning. They may tell you "why don't you complete your 12 week internship and we'll see how it goes? If you knock our socks off, we might find a place for you."
– Robert Harvey
Mar 29 at 22:51
Ask the employer with whom you're interning. They may tell you "why don't you complete your 12 week internship and we'll see how it goes? If you knock our socks off, we might find a place for you."
– Robert Harvey
Mar 29 at 22:51
I would talk to your manager on how your performance will be measured and what success looks like to them.
– jcmack
Mar 29 at 23:39
I would talk to your manager on how your performance will be measured and what success looks like to them.
– jcmack
Mar 29 at 23:39
1
1
Just saying: I have worked with one guy who started as an intern, and when he was ready to get a full time job, the company asked him to apply for a job. Which he got without even a job interview; they considered the internship as a 12 week interview. Many companies will mark your file as "hire", "don't hire", or "interview". Same is also true if you do a temp job.
– gnasher729
Mar 30 at 8:02
Just saying: I have worked with one guy who started as an intern, and when he was ready to get a full time job, the company asked him to apply for a job. Which he got without even a job interview; they considered the internship as a 12 week interview. Many companies will mark your file as "hire", "don't hire", or "interview". Same is also true if you do a temp job.
– gnasher729
Mar 30 at 8:02
The only people who can tell you the answer are at the employer with whom you are interning.
– Joe
Mar 30 at 20:21
The only people who can tell you the answer are at the employer with whom you are interning.
– Joe
Mar 30 at 20:21
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There are a number of factors that determine if an intern will be hired as a full-time employee, only some of which are under your control.
It's possible that the company does not hire interns, or hires only a small percentage. It could be that there are different standards and requirements for a full-time employee than there are for interns.
This is all to say: don't worry about what you cannot control. Your best chance to be hired as an full-time employee is to act like one. Don't sell yourself short because you're "only an intern."
Do your best work over the 12 weeks. Ask questions if you're stuck or unsure what to do. Be proactive. If you don't have work, find out what you can do to help people. Look for systems, processes, or tasks you can improve, increase efficiency, or eliminate waste. Make sure you get permission before making changes.
Take notes. Pay attention to everything that's going on around you, even if it doesn't seem relevant at the time. Be someone who people can count on.
answered Mar 29 at 22:53
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what can I do to eventually convert to a full-time employee?
- Ask your boss (your closest manager). Find out how your success is measured.
- Excel at what your boss is looking for.
- Profit.
answered Mar 30 at 1:07
Jonast92Jonast92
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Be pleasant to work with. Get your work done to your best of your ability. Ask questions when needed, but be mindful of the workload of the full time workers (if they're busy, wait or ask someone else). Under promise and over deliver- don't talk up what you're going to do, do it then talk up what you've done.
answered Mar 30 at 9:01
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There are a number of factors that determine if an intern will be hired as a full-time employee, only some of which are under your control.
It's possible that the company does not hire interns, or hires only a small percentage. It could be that there are different standards and requirements for a full-time employee than there are for interns.
This is all to say: don't worry about what you cannot control. Your best chance to be hired as an full-time employee is to act like one. Don't sell yourself short because you're "only an intern."
Do your best work over the 12 weeks. Ask questions if you're stuck or unsure what to do. Be proactive. If you don't have work, find out what you can do to help people. Look for systems, processes, or tasks you can improve, increase efficiency, or eliminate waste. Make sure you get permission before making changes.
Take notes. Pay attention to everything that's going on around you, even if it doesn't seem relevant at the time. Be someone who people can count on.
answered Mar 29 at 22:53
mcknzmcknz
18.5k76377
add a comment |
There are a number of factors that determine if an intern will be hired as a full-time employee, only some of which are under your control.
It's possible that the company does not hire interns, or hires only a small percentage. It could be that there are different standards and requirements for a full-time employee than there are for interns.
This is all to say: don't worry about what you cannot control. Your best chance to be hired as an full-time employee is to act like one. Don't sell yourself short because you're "only an intern."
Do your best work over the 12 weeks. Ask questions if you're stuck or unsure what to do. Be proactive. If you don't have work, find out what you can do to help people. Look for systems, processes, or tasks you can improve, increase efficiency, or eliminate waste. Make sure you get permission before making changes.
Take notes. Pay attention to everything that's going on around you, even if it doesn't seem relevant at the time. Be someone who people can count on.
answered Mar 29 at 22:53
mcknzmcknz
18.5k76377
add a comment |
There are a number of factors that determine if an intern will be hired as a full-time employee, only some of which are under your control.
It's possible that the company does not hire interns, or hires only a small percentage. It could be that there are different standards and requirements for a full-time employee than there are for interns.
This is all to say: don't worry about what you cannot control. Your best chance to be hired as an full-time employee is to act like one. Don't sell yourself short because you're "only an intern."
Do your best work over the 12 weeks. Ask questions if you're stuck or unsure what to do. Be proactive. If you don't have work, find out what you can do to help people. Look for systems, processes, or tasks you can improve, increase efficiency, or eliminate waste. Make sure you get permission before making changes.
Take notes. Pay attention to everything that's going on around you, even if it doesn't seem relevant at the time. Be someone who people can count on.
answered Mar 29 at 22:53
mcknzmcknz
18.5k76377
There are a number of factors that determine if an intern will be hired as a full-time employee, only some of which are under your control.
It's possible that the company does not hire interns, or hires only a small percentage. It could be that there are different standards and requirements for a full-time employee than there are for interns.
This is all to say: don't worry about what you cannot control. Your best chance to be hired as an full-time employee is to act like one. Don't sell yourself short because you're "only an intern."
Do your best work over the 12 weeks. Ask questions if you're stuck or unsure what to do. Be proactive. If you don't have work, find out what you can do to help people. Look for systems, processes, or tasks you can improve, increase efficiency, or eliminate waste. Make sure you get permission before making changes.
Take notes. Pay attention to everything that's going on around you, even if it doesn't seem relevant at the time. Be someone who people can count on.
answered Mar 29 at 22:53
mcknzmcknz
18.5k76377
answered Mar 29 at 22:53
mcknzmcknz
18.5k76377
answered Mar 29 at 22:53
mcknzmcknz
18.5k76377
answered Mar 29 at 22:53
mcknzmcknz
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18.5k76377
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what can I do to eventually convert to a full-time employee?
- Ask your boss (your closest manager). Find out how your success is measured.
- Excel at what your boss is looking for.
- Profit.
answered Mar 30 at 1:07
Jonast92Jonast92
7,50022436
add a comment |
what can I do to eventually convert to a full-time employee?
- Ask your boss (your closest manager). Find out how your success is measured.
- Excel at what your boss is looking for.
- Profit.
answered Mar 30 at 1:07
Jonast92Jonast92
7,50022436
add a comment |
what can I do to eventually convert to a full-time employee?
- Ask your boss (your closest manager). Find out how your success is measured.
- Excel at what your boss is looking for.
- Profit.
answered Mar 30 at 1:07
Jonast92Jonast92
7,50022436
what can I do to eventually convert to a full-time employee?
- Ask your boss (your closest manager). Find out how your success is measured.
- Excel at what your boss is looking for.
- Profit.
answered Mar 30 at 1:07
Jonast92Jonast92
7,50022436
answered Mar 30 at 1:07
Jonast92Jonast92
7,50022436
answered Mar 30 at 1:07
Jonast92Jonast92
7,50022436
answered Mar 30 at 1:07
Jonast92Jonast92
7,50022436
7,50022436
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add a comment |
Be pleasant to work with. Get your work done to your best of your ability. Ask questions when needed, but be mindful of the workload of the full time workers (if they're busy, wait or ask someone else). Under promise and over deliver- don't talk up what you're going to do, do it then talk up what you've done.
answered Mar 30 at 9:01
Gabe SechanGabe Sechan
2,9071720
add a comment |
Be pleasant to work with. Get your work done to your best of your ability. Ask questions when needed, but be mindful of the workload of the full time workers (if they're busy, wait or ask someone else). Under promise and over deliver- don't talk up what you're going to do, do it then talk up what you've done.
answered Mar 30 at 9:01
Gabe SechanGabe Sechan
2,9071720
add a comment |
Be pleasant to work with. Get your work done to your best of your ability. Ask questions when needed, but be mindful of the workload of the full time workers (if they're busy, wait or ask someone else). Under promise and over deliver- don't talk up what you're going to do, do it then talk up what you've done.
answered Mar 30 at 9:01
Gabe SechanGabe Sechan
2,9071720
Be pleasant to work with. Get your work done to your best of your ability. Ask questions when needed, but be mindful of the workload of the full time workers (if they're busy, wait or ask someone else). Under promise and over deliver- don't talk up what you're going to do, do it then talk up what you've done.
answered Mar 30 at 9:01
Gabe SechanGabe Sechan
2,9071720
answered Mar 30 at 9:01
Gabe SechanGabe Sechan
2,9071720
answered Mar 30 at 9:01
Gabe SechanGabe Sechan
2,9071720
answered Mar 30 at 9:01
Gabe SechanGabe Sechan
2,9071720
2,9071720
add a comment |
add a comment |
Listen, learn, volunteer, try to find a mentor in a more tenured person with a similar personality, and show up on time. The rest will follow if there’s an available full time position
– Mark C.
Mar 29 at 22:49
Ask the employer with whom you're interning. They may tell you "why don't you complete your 12 week internship and we'll see how it goes? If you knock our socks off, we might find a place for you."
– Robert Harvey
Mar 29 at 22:51
I would talk to your manager on how your performance will be measured and what success looks like to them.
– jcmack
Mar 29 at 23:39
1
Just saying: I have worked with one guy who started as an intern, and when he was ready to get a full time job, the company asked him to apply for a job. Which he got without even a job interview; they considered the internship as a 12 week interview. Many companies will mark your file as "hire", "don't hire", or "interview". Same is also true if you do a temp job.
– gnasher729
Mar 30 at 8:02
The only people who can tell you the answer are at the employer with whom you are interning.
– Joe
Mar 30 at 20:21