Did you know Handshake has a blog? If you didn’t, now is the time to check it out, click HERE to explore. Recently, they posted “6 Ways to Make the Most of a Remote Internship”. See below for their tips & tricks, then head over to Handshake and read the full article HERE.
1. Set boundaries, even if your hours and location are flexible
For Handshake Social & Editorial Manager Brinton Botkin, setting “office hours” was key to succeeding in her remote internships during college.
2. Find time to connect with mentors
It’s common for interns to invite colleagues out for casual coffee chats in traditional office environments, so consider this your chance to accomplish the same thing from afar!
3. Practice overcommunication
Chat with your manager about how best they’d like updates about your work, and make sure to follow through via those channels.
4. Ask for feedback
In order to maximize your remote internship experience, be clear with your manager that you desire feedback so that you can continue to grow as a professional.
5. Document your achievements
If you keep a record of major focus areas and accomplishments over the course of your internship, you can look back and reflect on your growth at the conclusion of your internship.
6. Ask for a letter of recommendation
A persuasive professional endorsement from a past internship can prove extremely useful when applying for full-time work after graduation.
Click HERE to find the full article on Handshake’s blog.