Having an internship during college is really important in so many different aspects! Of course it can help you get a job after college, but it can really teach you a whole lot- about yourself, the industry you're interested in, and so much more! We've had our fair share with being an intern and even having an intern, so here's what we have to say about it:
1. What it's REALLY like
We all have our dream job that we dream about and think it's all glitz & glam, but you'll never know what it's REALLY like until you step foot in it. There's always so much more work that goes into everything that you don't realize until being an intern. Having an internship can really help you decide whether you want to go into a particular industry after college.
2. Professionalism
Corporate or not, in every internship you'll learn all about being professional. You probably think you already know what it means to be professional, but once you get comfortable in your environment, that goes out the window. An internship will really teach you what it means to be professional and how much it matters in your every day life once you graduate from college and real-life becomes a reality!
3. Being punctual is EXTREMELY important
There's no such thing as being late in an internship, because every boss keeps track of how often you're late to the office. Being punctual isn't just about being late, it shows a lot about someone. Make sure you're always punctual to everything & anything.
4. Social Media
In our minds, a post is just a post to share to all of our friends/followers, but to your future boss... that's another story. Companies are now looking at their potential intern/employee's social media as a portfolio or to get a good feel of that person- it's not just to seek out bad behavior, but whether you're really suitable for that job or not. Think twice about what you post on social media next time!
