TSB Internships | University of Mount Olive (original) (raw)

Yes. Know the expectations of your internship. This is still a class. If there are assignments and deadlines, adhere to those. Remain focused on your internship as a learning experience.

Be gracious, engaging and interested in what each teammate does and how it fits into the overall scheme. Interns who jump in to assist are appreciated!

Soak up all the knowledge you can. Dress professionally and seek a mentor. Learn new things and cultivate long-term professional relationships. Pay attention the culture of your internship site. You can learn from how decisions are made to how tasks are accomplished and who is deemed successful.

Represent yourself, the University of Mount Olive and the Tillman School of Business well. You may be the first person and only person someone has met from our university. Exhibit a strong work ethic and stay clear of gossip, politics and cliques. Maintain a positive attitude and communicate respectfully and professionally.

If you begin to fall behind in your learning goals, let a supervisor know immediately.