How-to Advice for Internship Success -- Rayna Qin

Despite being an advertising major I have always held a strong interest on data analytics and wanted to learn more about this field The internship in MediaVillage was exactly what I needed This experience offered me the chance to gain practical experience in data analysis and learn about email marketing During my time at MediaVillage I was able to acquire new skills and knowledge that will undoubtedly be useful in my future careerAside from the internship the program also provided many opportunities to expand students39 networks such as career conversations with alumni HR panels alumni office hours and field trips to visit media companies Additionally each student was paired with a mentor typically a Newhouse alumnus who matched the student39s major These mentors were always available to answer questions and offer advice based on their own experiences All these events provided me with excellent opportunities to build my network and deepen my understanding of the industryNow that the semester and the internship have come to an end I would like to share some tips that will make your internship more successfulFirst always show your passion and gratitude towards your assignments As an intern you may be given some entrylevel work that may be tedious But regardless of how small a task may seem always approach it with enthusiasm and a positive attitude Show that you are eager to learn and make contributions Consider these small tasks as a test because if you cannot perform the easy ones well your supervisor may not give you more challenging projectsSecond check in with your supervisor regularly especially if the internship is remote Instead of waiting for them to ask for the status of a task inform them when you receive a task and tell them that you are currently working on it This helps to ensure that you are on the right track and that your work is meeting expectations If you are struggling with a task don39t hesitate to ask for help or clarification It is better to address any issues early on rather than waiting until the last minute when it may be too late to make changesThird keep an internship journal It may include your daily tasks and reflections throughout the day or week When you complete the internship and look back you will feel proud of yourself for what you have accomplished during this period Additionally the journal can help you remember the tasks you have performed which will be helpful when you add this experience on your resume If you are doing some creative work you can even add your assignment to your portfolioFinally learn to maintain your network which is an essential part of building a successful career You can write a thank you note to your supervisors and others who helped you during your internship showing them that you value the experience gained and their generous help Don39t be afraid to reach out and make them aware of any new positions or achievements I believe they will be happy to hear from you and see how you have grownBecoming a New Yorker for a semester was an unparalleled experience As I reflect on my time in the city I am amazed at how much I have grown both personally and professionally I am grateful to everyone who joined me on this journey making it possible and special The memories and lessons I gained from this incredible experience will stay with me foreverClick the social buttons to share this content with your friends and colleaguesThe opinions and points of view expressed in this content are exclusively the views of the author andor subjects and do not necessarily represent the views of MediaVillagecomMyersBizNet Inc management or associated writers

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