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School of Business Administration
Internship Program
GENERAL
INTERNSHIP PROTOCOL
1. General Guidelines for Success
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Carefully read all orientation
materials
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Set goals/priorities; be prepared;
meet all deadlines
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Ask questions when unsure; take notes
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Observe or ask about formality of
names and titles
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Dress appropriately
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Always be tactful and diplomatic;
secretaries can make or break you
2. Be a "Team Player"
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Do not compete with co-workers
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Do routine jobs without complaining
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Show initiative
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Develop work relationships slowly
after you know office politics
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Always inform your supervisor of your
whereabouts
3. Beware of Common Irresponsibility
and/or Immaturity Pitfalls
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Personal phone calls
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Sloppy desk and work space
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Talking about non-business matters
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Sitting idle at your desk
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Asking for time off; remember co-op is
a "no-cut" class
4. Observe Supervisor's Priorities
About:
5. Observe Supervisor's Management
Style
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Do they prefer written or oral reports
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Do they supervise closely or from afar
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Do they provide immediate responses to
questions and problems or do they prefer to think about them
6. With Respect to Feedback and Reviews
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Ask if you do not receive any feedback after
the first month on the job
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Accept criticism without being
defensive
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Do not interpret performance reviews
as personal criticism
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Remember people want you to succeed
7. Take Every Advantage to Learn
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If you have time, read available
materials
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Ask questions; observe people's
behavior; attend social functions
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Network whenever possible; collect
business cards
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Identify career tracks and their
prerequisites
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Ask for letter of recommendation at
the end of your assignment
8. If you have any problems, resolve
them by discussing them with your supervisor, Internship Services,
or call us. (406-243-5137 or 406-243-4830)
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