However, once the offer comes in, attention should shift toward succeeding in the internship. In a session hosted by the Marketing Club at the Darden School of Business, three successful interns provided advice on lessons learned. Also, although it wasn’t stated, remember that the project is 50% networking and 50% analysis, writing, and presenting. Lessons Learned: A key pitfall to avoid…socialize your project beyond your group and get input from more than just your manager. For additional advice on how to succeed in an internship: 7 Tips on How to Have a Successful Internship; Mistakes Interns Make and How to Avoid Them; Top 4 Mistakes Interns Make.

Source: Forbes May 06, 2018 04:05 UTC