This month marks two months into my internship, which has already gone by so fast! It may seem like a short time, but I am proud to say that I’ve come a long way since I started.
An internship should not be about just completing all the tasks that you’re given and calling it a day. An internship should benefit you by furthering your knowledge in the industry, as well as benefiting your company by demonstrating that you are an important asset to their team.
Be Curious
Asking questions not only helps you learn a lot, but it also prevents you from making mistakes. Being curious shows a genuine interest in the company’s work and wanting to take on new tasks and responsibility.
Stay Organized
If you’re asked to do a task once, be prepared to do it again or offer to do it the next time around. One of the most important skills I’ve learned from working in social media, is time management– I have created multiple excel sheets for various projects and a master spreadsheet to check that I have completed all of my tasks for each day. Learning how to prioritize tasks is also extremely important and helps me figure out where to start when there is a lot of work to do.
Offer Insights
Offering ideas or suggestions can be intimidating as an intern, but I’ve learned that ideas are always more than welcome and appreciated. This shows that you are capable of using your best judgment and that you are able to apply what you have learned from past internships and experiences.
The Gossip Genie team has been extremely helpful and fun to work with. I can honestly say that I love working here and am excited to continue learning new things!
