Internship Tips and Tricks

As you all know I recently rounded up my Internship with Bell Media. It was interesting, hectic and productive because I got to gain hard skills as it relates to the profession. So I thought I should give advice or tips to new graduates that are about to undertake their internships.

1. Always be punctual, courteous  and dress properly.

2.  Set learning objectives for yourself from the moment you start your Internship; so you have something you are working towards.

3. If you don’t like media monitoring, better learn to love it because it’s going to be your best friend for the next couple of months.

4.  Whenever you are in doubt ask questions. Do not be scared to ask questions.

5.  Don’t work hard, work smart: Always have your daily to-do lists and reminders with priorities for the day it helps you stay organised.

6.  If you are not too busy, always offer to help.

7. Try to come out of your shell in other wards feel free to relate with your colleagues either by contributing to issues and voice out your opinion during brainstorms and meetings.

8. Don’t feel bad when your work is corrected, nobody is perfect and besides you are here to learn.

9. Be flexible: The entertainment industry is fast paced and things change and you have to adapt and change with the time.

10. Network: Try to network not just amongst your team members but also other members of staff in other departments.

11. Try to keep a weekly log of every task you are asked to do during your internship. It will help you look back and see if you were able to achieve your initial learning objectives. Besides it will also help you when you are putting together your resume.

12. Endeavour to follow the protocols put in place while sending out internal or external memos.

13. Lastly, enjoy your internship.

      Best of Luck!