70 likes | 268 Views
Internship Success Strategies. Chef Louis Eguaras, CPFC Culinary Arts Institute Los Angeles Mission College. Internship Success Strategies. How to Make a Memorable Impression in Your Internship How to Turn an Internship Into a Job Top 10 Tips for Interns.
E N D
Internship Success Strategies Chef Louis Eguaras, CPFC Culinary Arts Institute Los Angeles Mission College
Internship Success Strategies • How to Make a Memorable Impression in Your Internship • How to Turn an Internship Into a Job • Top 10 Tips for Interns
How to Make a Memorable Impression in Your Internship • Here are three simple behaviors to practice every day: • 1. Authentically Smile. • This means having a genuine expression as you interact with others. People will be attracted to you. • 2. Make Eye Contact When You Talk With Others. • People want to know you are focusing on them. • 3. Be Genuinely Interested in What the Other Person is Saying. • React with your body and hands to show you are listening. Paying attention to body language is something you can practice during your internship. This will pay dividends throughout your career.
How to Turn an Internship Into a Job • Tips for Turning an Internship Into a Job: • Make a Good Impression • Develop Professional Goals • Develop a Strong Relationship With Your Supervisor • Develop a Strong Work Ethic • Complete Assigned Projects on Time • Always Follow Company Rules and Established Guidelines • Seek Input From Supervisor and Colleagues on Your Job Performance • Tackle Easy, Repetitive Tasks with Enthusiasm
How to Turn an Internship Into a Job • Tips for Turning an Internship Into a Job: (cont.) • Identify Issues Not Currently Being Addressed by the Organization • Develop Rapport With Coworkers • Show Initiative • Ask for Additional Work
Top 10 Tips for Interns! 1. Meet and Greet with Everyone You Meet 2. Do Your Research! 3. Set Personal Goals and Keep Yourself Busy 4. Read Professional Trade Journals & Magazines 5. Be Prepared to do Some Grunt Work 6. Ask Questions 7. Find a Mentor 8. Be Professional 9. Develop Professional Relationships 10. Be Enthusiastic!
Sources… • http://internships.about.com/od/internshipsuccess/Internship_Success.htm • http://www.internshipsuccess.com/ • https://career.berkeley.edu/internships/inttips.stm • http://www.fastweb.com/college-jobs-internships/articles/573-top-tips-for-internship-success • http://www.homestudycourses.net/how%20to%20find%20a%20culinary%20arts%20internship