Do's and Don'ts

Do:
contact your manager in advance to get information about your internship.

Don't:
take up too much of anyone's time when calling or writing.

Do:
try to blend in with the office by dressing appropriately and remembering your coworkers' names.

Don't:
be afraid to ask peoples' names, even if you've already been told.

Do:
take your job and your responsibilities seriously.

Don't:
take yourself and your past achievements too seriously.

Do:
let the newsdesk know when you are leaving the newsroom for a break.

Don't:
try to handle a major problem on your own without soliciting help from someone more experienced.

Do:
make the most of your internship by finding a mentor and making contacts and friends.

Don't:
let the time slip away without seizing every opportunity to do what you really want to do.

Do:
Work hard, learn a lot and enjoy yourself.

 

 


Revised 04-03-00
colleenkenny@mindspring.com