{"id":953,"date":"2012-11-13T12:12:59","date_gmt":"2012-11-13T17:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/~career\/blog\/?p=953"},"modified":"2012-11-13T12:12:59","modified_gmt":"2012-11-13T17:12:59","slug":"make-the-most-out-of-your-internship-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/career-center\/make-the-most-out-of-your-internship-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Make the Most Out of Your Internship Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/~career\/images\/Blogimages\/handshakedrawn.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of Two People Shaking Hands\" width=\"368\" height=\"303\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So you\u2019ve landed an internship\u2014great! But what can you do to make this a valuable, learning experience? Here are a couple of tips to consider:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1) Ask questions.<br \/>\n<\/strong>Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions, especially when you are confused about a task you were given or if you are merely curious about the culture of the organization. Asking questions will enhance your experience at an internship and will allow you to learn more about the company. Not only that, but maintaining a curious mind will also allow your supervisor to realize your interest and potential within the business beyond your internship program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2) Connect with your coworkers and boss.<\/strong><br \/>\nHave conversations with the people you work with\u2014it\u2019s a great way to learn more about the company you are interning at and also a great opportunity for you to network and make connections! Ask them about their college experience, career path, hobbies, job search process, tips and advice they may have for you\u2014anything you deem being worthwhile and beneficial to your own, personal growth and career path. Along with that, share your own passions, experiences, and dreams with them. Let them get a glimpse of who you are as an individual and form those relationships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3) Get excited and have fun!<\/strong><br \/>\nGet excited, be motivated, and stay hungry for more knowledge and assignments! Also make sure to have fun while you\u2019re at it!<\/p>\n<p>With all these in mind, remember to make the most out of your internship experience!<\/p>\n<p><em>~Michelle, Career Peer Advisor<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you\u2019ve landed an internship\u2014great! But what can you do to make this a valuable, learning experience? Here are a couple of tips to consider: 1) Ask questions. 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