Learn to take advantage of internships too
During the internship, your focus should be on enhancing skills like communication and teamwork and learning in a systematic manner
Ankush Pandey
Internship means a combination of learning and working. Therefore, internship should be a valuable learning experience, but sometimes it is not. Many times interns have to do boring and irrelevant tasks during the internship, which have nothing to do with their studies or career.
This also makes them lose interest in the field in which they want to work. The tenure of an intern is usually short, authority is limited and their access to resources is less. In such a situation, it is a bit difficult for them to work.
Also, lack of guidance can also cause stress, which can reduce their learning and job opportunities. In such a situation, if you are also doing or thinking of doing an internship, then you will have to make some structured, supportive and inclusive strategies to make it useful in terms of career.
Have clear learning goals
Learning requires you to strive to acquire new knowledge and skills. Learning goals include specific tasks that the intern is expected to perform. Your focus during the internship should be on developing skills such as technical knowledge, communication, and teamwork.
You can also develop these in collaboration with faculty advisors, other colleagues, and employers. This will help you understand where to focus your attention and how to hone your skills during the internship. By doing this, you can make the most of the internship experience.
Learn step by step
Interns learn best when they start with easy tasks and gradually progress to more challenging tasks. So you should do the same during your internship. Then gradually make changes that benefit you. This helps you gain confidence and gradually increase your understanding. You also benefit from assignments that have a deadline.
Talk openly
It is important to have open and clear communication between interns and their mentors, whether the internship is personal or Online, an effective communication strategy is vital. This includes meetings to review progress, discuss new tasks and ideas, and give interns the opportunity to express their concerns.
Choosing the Right Advisor
The success of an internship depends a lot on mentorship. Hence, you should choose the right mentor or advisor during the internship. This will give you a chance to meet people with similar backgrounds in the workplace, which is beneficial professionally and psychologically. You should also participate in peer mentoring and frequent social events to enhance your sense of belonging.
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IMA India Student Case Competition
Applications are invited from students for IMA India Student Case Competition-2025.
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