DO accept work is different: School tends to be a solitary activity. There are group projects, but at the end of the day you are judged mostly on your own personal performance. Work is different; your performance often affects other people's ability to get their job done. So when you miss a deadline, everyone can suffer, not just your grade. This is just one way that school can be different from the workplace. Do some prowling with new co-workers or former interns to find out more of the rules for being successful in your new workplace.
DO be proactive: Don't just wait for great projects to fall into your lap. Go hunting for them. One simple way is to ask your boss, "What is a good thing for me to work on when you're busy and I don't have anything specific to do?" Also be on the lookout for interesting projects and assignments that no one else will touch, because they may give you more room to experiment, learn and grow. Just because you're low person on the totem pole doesn't mean that you have to get stuck with projects no one else wants.
DO network with peers: Most interns focus on sucking up with their boss and other experienced workers. Don't overlook networking possibilities with other interns. You can learn a lot from your fellow interns, and their network can be a great place to meet people. Also, the intern pool can be a great, safe place to develop your networking skills.
DON'T disappear. Don't allow yourself to play it safe by remaining invisible.
Use these tips and you won't be running around in circles after college. You'll leverage your internship to land a great job.
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