Identifying your Role You may have received very detailed information about your role as part of your orientation, or perhaps you received very little information. Either way, take time to analyze how interns are viewed within the organization and what is expected of interns. This will give you insight about the organization as a whole, as well as help you know what is expected of you. Week Two Questions 1. Pay attention to the office environment.
Every intern has a certain amount of menial work to do in a day, such as filing and copying.
Instead of switching your brain to automatic, make this time worthwhile by reading everything that crosses your desk. Imagine yourself at a party thrown in your honor at the end of the summer. Ask a co-worker whose job interests you to go to lunch with you. Let that person know you admire what they do. Challenge yourself to communicate enthusiasm for the internship tasks - even those that don't seem so glamorous.