Job Responsibilities
The job responsibilities student interns vary according to the academic status, that is, whether undergraduates or graduates. However, there are certain basic job responsibilities that student interns undergo during their paid internship.
- Being punctual for work and adherence to working hours as decided along with the supervisor.
- Being particular about attendance and providing prior notification to the concerned firm in case of a delay and absence.
- Following the dress code, if any, and maintaining decorum in such a way that the intern gracefully represents the educational organization he or she comes from to the workplace.
- Respecting the mission of the workplace and its confidentiality.
- Responsibility in delivering all tasks as assigned by the supervisor along with substantial inputs in order to add value to the same.
- Keeping a document with the records of all the duties and work performed during internships.
- Having a positive attitude towards the work assigned; extracting the best out of the opportunities provided.
- Constant communication with other interns.
- Preparing a detail report on completion of internship.
- Enthusiasm and pro-activity.
- Strong work ethics and sense of responsibility.
- Dependability and self-confidence
- Communication skill
- Positive attitude and respect towards the work, the organization and others around.
- Taking initiative, thereby exhibiting a willingness to grow and learn
- Leadership quality and professionalism.
- Loyalty
A student intern must perform well in the particular discipline and field where he or she later decides to go for internship. Upon a successful performance in the concerned academic field a student can expect to get internship. To qualify for a particular student internship, a student must have prior permission of the academic institution. In order to qualify for internship, the students need to:
Make a Professional Resume Highlighting the Strengths
Preparing a profile which can later enable the intern supervisor to evaluate the student so as to fit into their requirements.
Communication with teachers and professors and discussing the desired fields for taking up internship.
Salary
Depending on the organization and the filed of internship, salary structure varies and can range from about $5 to $15 per hour.
Conclusion
Student internship is the best time and opportunity to learn and find out the most suitable career option to be pursued in future. It is one of the key ways to enter into the mainstream industry. Internship can be smoothly turned into a career. Along with making money while learning, student interns can implement their classroom education in the practical work field and constantly learn from there. This helps them groom up for later professional challenges enjoying economic independence simultaneously.
