Recent
Colby College graduate, Jonathan Sdao, has spent the last several months
interning at the equity research company, JG Capital in Connecticut. With his
Bachelor’s in Economics, he is hoping to gain enough experience to turn his
internship into a full-time position.
Internships are one of the best ways to
get your foot in the door. They allow you to make valuable industry contacts,
collect references and gain experience for your resume. You want to get the
most out of your internship, so here are some tips to help you impress your
boss, and hopefully get the job.
1.
Always be the first on to show up and the last one to leave. Even if you
aren’t getting paid and don’t think that anyone would notice, treat the
internship like a paying job. Always show up on time, never cut out early, and
it will get noticed.
2.
If you don’t have any work to complete, don’t sit around waiting for
someone to hand you an assignment. Take the initiative and find something to
do. This can be anything from taking out the garbage to asking your boss if
they have another assignment that needs to be completed. This says volumes
about your work ethic and shows your boss how much you want to work there.
3.
Follow all instructions and pay attention to the details. This is a
major selling point because it shows your boss that you can be trusted to do
the job right, no matter how small the task.
4.
Always go the extra mile when completing projects for your boss. Show
your boss you are passionate about the job and that you understand what it
takes to get it done. Do the extra research, present options, and double check
your grammar. Most importantly, never cut corners.
At the
end of your internship, schedule a meeting with your boss to get feedback that
you can use in your career search. Johnathan Sdao is looking to turn his internship
into a full-time career in the financial markets sector.
