BY ONISEMOH PRINCESS, SANYAOLU YEMISI
Are you one of those under-graduates who finds internship another mountain to be subdued or another bucket of mud to be kicked out? Are you one of those students whose only concern is the signature and stamp on your internship letter? Is internship only a compulsion to you just because the institution makes it seem so? Are you one of those who prepares to spend their internship lackadaisically as though idle? Are you one of the many undergraduates who do not see internship as an opportunity to be grasped firmly? Are you one of those who are willing to explore? Are you one of those who sees it as a useful opportunity to learn the practicals of your course? Whatever variants of answer you may proffer, this is indeed meant for you. Let's take a look at the opinions of people on this subject.
"My internship is too stressful" Simisola,an undergraduate of the Lagos State University says.
"IT,is an avenue for me to learn the practical aspects of my course as all one has been taught has been theoretical",Seyi a public relations student says.
"Well, IT is to train students on the practicals of the theories learnt in school,to equip them and make their minds ready" Adura,journalism Intern.
"Well IT is to train students the practicals of the theories learnt in school, to equip them and set their minds so as to be ready. Internship has been great, though a little stressful" Hannah,broadcast intern.
"A well structured experience relating to a students course of study. I have never seen a newscaster reading news, I never understood the type of programs we have. Now I know all this and if at all I need help with a reference in future I can write the name of a staff I know". Toyin Johnson
"My internship was a real fulfilment to the internship objective. It was an avenue to physically actualize my dreams in my field of study as it offered opportunities which engaged me for my real practice of banking. A major benefit was my ability to get enough contacts which indeed helped me. My advice to everyone is to please make use of every opportunity that comes your way" Mr Moshood Kolawole, a retired management staff in the banking industry
"My internship was quite interesting . IT offers an opportunity of knowing people, it also gives an opportunity for future achievements. Availability, confidence, humility, commitment, diligence to work and meeting targets are some of the qualities that will help you" Mrs Oluwatoyin Salami, a graduate of Adeniran Ogunsanya College Of Education
Through Research we have compiled the major tips that will help you make the best of your internship.
-ASK QUESTIONS:
Ask Questions! Ask Questions! Ask Questions! A very important key for making the best of your internship. A popular saying goes thus "Anyone who asks questions can never loose his way". As an intern, never fail to ask questions on anything that may seem unclear to you. Being inquisitive will not give room to be turned into a messenger as reported by some students.
-VOLUNTEER
Make sure you are available for every possible task. Request for responsibilities. Most students fail to understand that if you don't show interest no one will show you the necessary things. Do not sit, expecting knowledge to come to you , volunteer when necessary. This will help equip with the needed knowledge.
-HAVE A GOOD ATTITUDE
Being intelligent, pretty, brilliant, spontaneous, are all considered irrelevant without the right attitude to people and work. Reports from certain organizations show that they do not like taking students interns because of their lack of respect and bad attitude to work. Put up the right attitude and you stand to gain opportunities and recommendations.
-DOCUMENTATION
Make sure you have evidences to show that you served as an intern in the organization. This include letter of recommendations, letter of acceptance, certificate of completion and so on. Such documents will help in future and also help build your CV.
-MAKE CONNECTIONS
Network with people around you, build connections. You never can tell when you will need them. Make new friends. It is not easy to find yourself working among professionals. Do not just keep their contacts but make sure to check up on them once in a while.
-DRESS WELL
Dress professionally and ideally for your chosen field. The way you dress is definitely the way you will be addressed. Give the right impression and you may be surprised at the doors that will open for you.
-HAVE A NICE TIME
Lastly, be sure to enjoy yourself. You may never find yourself in that institution again. With all these in mind your internship is bound to be a successful and fulfilling one.
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