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Sana Johnson
How to be an Outstanding Student Intern
Sana Johnson
Spring 2016
As the job market matures, there is increased pressure on applicants to have an impressive list of work experience. For college students, this often results in taking on internship positions during the school year. Finding a part-time internship is a great way to build your professional skills and gain insight into career interests, but it can be difficult to balance your work schedule with your academic course load. Here are some tips to find a balance between the two and maximize your student intern experience:
1. Use a planner/calendar
I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to organize your time. Missing deadlines does not feel great, but you can easily avoid it by writing everything down! Figure out what type of time management system works for you. You can use an online resource like Google Calendar or iCal, or use old fashioned pen and paper. Whatever method you chose, stick with it! As a first step, I suggest combing through ALL of your syllabi / work schedules and filling in important deadlines and exam dates on your calendar. This will provide you will a big picture view of the semester. From there you can set personal deadlines to keep yourself on track. More
