So far we’ve heard that a lot of you have some pretty amazing summer plans; be it jobs, internships or amazing volunteer opportunities. We know you are in China and the Philippines, on Capitol Hill and Wall Street, at Groupon and PostSecret, saving bays in New Jersey and working for LGBT rights in Estonia…all in all pretty impressive.
Knowing all this, when I came across an article from Jobacle.com about surviving your first day I wanted to pass it along –
The first day of a job can be stressful for anyone, even a new employee that has been working in the field for years. Add in the fact that for many interns, this could be their first experience in a professional job setting, and the situation is even more traumatic and challenging. So it’s day one on the job, and the question is…now what? Below are 5 tips to help interns get through the first day and beyond.
- Dress the Part of Tomorrow, Not Today
- Ask Questions
- Show Initiative and Willingness to Take on New Tasks
- Share Your Capabilities, Goals, and Interests
- Be Confident
Read the full article for all the tips and advice.
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