Created for the Ohio University College of Business' Career and Student Success Center, this presentation provides the expectations and advice for students participating in internships for academic credit
4. The Career Coaches
James Biddick
biddick@ohio.edu
(740)597-1742
Accounting, Pre-Law
Destiny Price
priced@ohio.edu
(740)597-3008
MIS, Management,
Entrepreneurship, and
Analytics
Gracie Freireich
freireic@ohio.edu
(740)597-1818
Marketing
Chris Washko
cwashko@ohio.edu
(740)593-2039
Finance, International
Business, and Business
Econ
7. Before the Internship
What do you want to do as an intern?
Who are the type of people you want to work with?
Where do you want to be at the end of your internship?
What characteristics do you look for in a future mentor?
8. Before the Internship
How will you make your experience worthwhile?
What types of projects do you want to work on?
What are the characteristics of someone who you can learn best from?
What do you hope to learn?
12. Reflection One
Highlight your achievements. What did you accomplish?
Talk about your struggles. What would you like to improve?
Identify the environment. What is the office culture like?
13. Reflection Two
Talk about your responsibilities. What are your day to day tasks?
Make connections. How are you forming relationships with coworkers?
Establish a balance. How are you juggling your work and home life?
14. Reflection Three
Identify the good parts. What is the most enjoyable part of your internship?
Overcome challenges. What is the most challenging part of the internship?
Push yourself. What is a skill you would like to improve?
15. Reflection Four
Plan for the future. Would you want to work for this company or this industry?
Share your advice. What is something you’d tell someone just starting their internship?
Reflect on your experience. What was your biggest takeaway?
18. Tips
Take Initiative: Be proactive and offer up
things that you can do that are thoughtful
Be a Team Player: Immerse yourself as a
part of the team
Be Present: Do NOT spend excess time
on your phone. Instead, use your downtime
to document the work your doing
19. Tips
Learn all aspects of the business
NEVER complain about your boss, coworkers, or last job
Get to know your co-workers and their interests; use lunch time to socialize
Practice your manners! Say “please, thank you, you’re welcome, excuse me, sorry”
20. Key Takeaways
Have a good attitude Ask questionsTake notes
Pay attention Stay out of office politics
21. Need More Support?
Schedule an appointment with a Career Coach in Suite 214 Copeland
OR
schedule online at bit.ly/csscappt
