Wouldn't it be nice if on the last day of your summer internship, your boss just handed you a full-time position for after graduation? While this is not gauranteed, it is also not uncommon. 59% of employers said they are likely to hire their interns as full-time, permanent employees, according to a new survey from CBcampus.com, CareerBuilder.com's college job-search site.
An article from CareerBuilder lists 5 ways to help you turn your internship into a full-time job:
1. Treat your internship like an extended job interview -- because it is. Arrive on time, beat (or at the very least meet) deadlines and consistently deliver strong work.
2. Seek out challenges -- Employers want employees who show initiative and a desire to learn and develop. The majority of employers (59%) are more likely to permanently hire a college intern who asks for more responsibilities.
3. Ask good questions -- Employers know you don't have all the answers. In fact, 46% said candidates who come to them with thoughtful questions have a better chance of getting hired full time.
4. Remember the golden rule -- Always be respectful, address co-workers courteously and don't get caught up in office gossip.
5. Leave a positive impression -- Show enthusiasm for the projects you're working on and the company overall; don't complain; and refrain from e-mailing or talking to friends.
A few tips that I have to add:
6. Network within the company by job shadowing and doing informational interviews! At my internship last summer, we had the opportunity to job shadow people from other departments. If this is not a formal part of your internship, you can ask your manager about it. This allows you to see what goes on in various parts of the company and network with more people.
7. Talk to your manager/mentor about what you'd like to do after graduation. They're there to help you grow. They likely have advice to offer, and even if they don't have a full-time position on their team for you, they know people (in and out of the company). Let them know what you're interested in. Ask them questions about their experiences and how they got to where they are.
8. Chances are that you'll have some down-time at your internship. If you're getting bored, don't be afraid to ask for more work. Offer to help out on other projects. This shows that you have initiative and that you're a team-player.
Link to article:
http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-1690-College-Internships-First-Jobs-5-Ways-to-Turn-Your-College-Internship-Into-a-Full-Time-Job/?sc_extcmp=JS_1690_advice&SiteId=cbmsn41690&catid=cg
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