1. So Youre Doing An Internship PRE - INTERNSHIP WORKSHOPJANNA DAMICO DIRECTOR OF CAREER PLANNING KELLIE CARNAHAN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CAREER PLANNING

2. Outline Review the Internship Process What Will Your Internship be Like? What do you think is expected of you during the Internship? Dress/Appearance Professionalism in the Workplace Actions I should Take During the Internship Goal-Setting Resources and Questions 3. Internship Process Each of you has a site supervisor and a faculty sponsor. Students are responsible staying in contact with their facultysponsor during the internship. In order to receive all the credits you have registered for, youmust have completed 40 hours on site for every 1 credit (example 3 credit internship = 120 hours on site). 4. Preparing For The Internship Formulate goals and objectives Internships experiences can and will be very diverse Attitude is key 5. Professionalism In the Workplace Learn the company culture right away. Follow the employee handbook or other office guidelines. If you are not given a handbook, request one from your site supervisor. Follow the chain of command. Keep customer/client information confidential. Respect and follow the same rules that are in place for the companiesemployees. Be enthusiastic about the work and dedication to the job. Dress appropriately for the for the work setting. This is the number one complete we get from internship sites. If you have not asked for a clear explanation of what the dress code is, make sure to contact your supervisor before your first day. Do not conduct personal business during work hours. Be cordial and smile; basic social skills Arrive on time 6. How To Dress Believe it or not but this is the biggest complaint from our internshipsites! Your dress is EXTREMELY important, in order to receive a positive evaluation. Think about the following things before arriving at your internship site. 7. Womens Dress Some guidelines to followTopsShoes/OtherPantsNeckline should be 2 inches above your bust.Closed toe shoes should be worn at all times.Jeans should be WITHOUT holes.Your chest should be covered even when leaning over.Make sure your heal is not over 2 inches.Casual shoes should be clean andNO Leggings (They are to form fitting and sometimes see through).When bending over your underwear SHOULD NOT be showing.Dresses should be knee length. (nylons)Shirts should not be shear, or to tight. The bottom of your shirt should fall at your hip bone and not bare your midriff . 8. Mens Dress Some guidelines to followTops Collared shirt that ispressed. If casual dress isallowed, no t-shirts with insensitive statements.Pants Jeans should beWITHOUT holes.Shoes Calf length dress socksshould always be worn. NO sagging jeans;wear a belt if necessary When bending over orsquatting, your underwear SHOULD NOT be showing. No shorts. No flip flops should beworn or dirty tennis shoes. 9. Professionalism In the Workplace Appearance and Communication Dont wear anything that distracts from your appearance. Professional Communication Communicate keep people informed, listen and ask questions. Keep email communication professional. Follow through on commitments and deadlines. Be polite and friendly if your answering phones. Do not use work phones for personal matters, this also applies to computer usage. Do not use your cell phone during work hours.Accept constructive criticism and continually strive to improve performance. Do not gossip around the office. Assert your ideas in an appropriate manner. Lose the lingo: Hey, cool! 10. Professionalism Checklist I Greet people with a good morning or good afternoon I do not take personal buisness at work I am on task while at my site I am at the site during the times I am scheduled andalways arrive on time I use professional language I do not gossip I ask appropriate questions I take responsibility for my mistakes I proofread my documentation/work 11. Professionalism Checklist I do not surf the internet at work I ask for feedback I dress appropriately I do not answer my cell phone or text whileworking I go above and beyond I listen while others are speaking, including customers I keep a record of my accomplishments I respond to e-mails or voicemails within 24 hours I say thank you when someone assists me 12. What Should I Take With Me To My Site? Pens, pencils, and writing materials A small spiral notebook to keep notes and questions and aplace to refer to for answers A wrist watch that keeps accurate time just in case you are in a room without a clock- Dont use your cell phone Set schedule 13. Actions I Should Take During Internship Ask Questions: Your site supervisor will be eager and willing toanswer your questions, so you can be a valuable asset to the team. Offer To Help: If your office needs help; offer to pitch in. Beingeager and willing goes a long way. Get To Know Everyone: This will make you more comfortable.Great way to start building relationships and networking. Keep Track Of Your Work: Keeping track of the projects youwork on as well as your daily tasks will help you when you need to update your resume and create a professional portfolio for interviews. 14. Actions I Should Take During Internship Get Involved: If the company is taking part in events such asRelay for Life, ask if you can help out. Keep an Open Mind: avoid jumping to conclusions; try to make informed judgments. Follow Code of Conduct: Adhere to the same code of conduct thatyou are expected to follow on campus. Keep in Mind: Your supervisor is not expecting you to be astudent. Rather they expect you to act as a professional in their line of work. 15. Translating Internships Into Career Paths Employers relate that soft skills can often differentiate between a candidate that will receive an offer, and those that will not. On a Resume: Individual Traits Teamwork Leadership Written Communication Problem-Solving Work Ethic Analytical Skills Verbal Communication Skills Initiative Technical Skills Detail OrientedAbility to work in a team Ability to verbally communicate Ability to make decisions/problems solve Ability to obtain and process information Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize Ability to analyze quantitative data Technical knowledge related to the job Proficiency with computer software Ability to create and/or edit written reports Ability to sell or influence others National Association of Colleges and Employers, (NACE) 2011 16. Internship Concerns If you feel victimized by a work-related incident,contact the Office of Career Planning right away. Any problems at your site should be talked about with your site supervisor and the Office of Career Planning. The Office of Career Planning is here to help you along the way. 17. Whom Do I Contact With Questions? If you have questions during your internshipplease contact: Janna DAmico Director of Career Planning jdamico@adrian.edu Kellie Carnahan Assistant Director of Career Planning - kcarnahan@adrian.edu Career Planning (517) 265-5161, ext. 4392careerplanning@adrian.edu