Making the Most of Your Internship (with CD-ROM)
1. The Value of an Internship. Benefits of Internships. Beyond Classroom Instruction. Developing Career Networks. Chapter Assessment. 2. How to Choose an Internship Sponsor. Researching Internships. The Sponsor Selection Process. Self-Designed Internships. Chapter Assessment. 3. Branding Yourself. First Impressions Count. Packaging Yourself. Using Goals to Achieve Success. Chapter Assessment. 4. Getting the Interview. Dressing for Success. Cover Letters and Resumes That Sell. Successful Interviews. Chapter Assessment. 5. Making the Right Internship Decision. Linking the Research and Interview Processes. Analyzing Organizational Culture. Choosing Your Internship. Chapter Assessment. 6. On-The-Job-Learning Experiences. Implementing the Learning Contract. Acting Ethically in the Workplace. Handling and Avoiding Difficulties. Chapter Assessment. 7. Adding Value to Your Workplace. The Value Delivery Process. Linking Values to Internship Strategies. Creating a Daily Internship Journal. Chapter Assessment. 8. Developing Group and Team Skills. Understanding Group Behavior. Teamwork. Bringing Value to Teams. Chapter Assessment. 9. Job Performance. Motivation and Goal Setting. The Performance Evaluation Review Process. Bringing Change to the Workplace. Chapter Assessment. 10. Advancing Career Skills Through Your Internship. Improving Communication Skills. Building Leadership Skills. Completing Your Internship -- Your Exit Strategy. Chapter Assessment.