Everything You Should Know Before An Internship *part 2*

At the beginning of my internship journey, I was very lost. Still, I wasn't sure who to go to for advice. So here's my full guide on Everything You Should Know Before An Internship to help you through your own internship journey! With this type of transparency about my entire internship journey and internship application process, I'm really hoping this will put your mind at ease and make you a lot more mentally and physically prepared for an internship when your time comes. Here are the timestamps, bookmark this list! (note that there are many bonus tips in between not highlighted here) 00:19​ Why I'm making this guide (To make your internship journey as seamless as possible and because I couldn't find this information when I myself was going through my internships in the past!) 01:43 Brief introduction of the 3 phases of this video (Phase 1: Before an Internship, Phase 2: During an Internship, Phase 3: After an Internship) PHASE 1: BEFORE AN INTERNSHIP 02:44 1. Pre-set Your Own Internship Goals (Finding out why you want to take the specific internship) 04:11 2. Research The Company Thoroughly (Check out the company's website, job descriptions, asking friends & family for their opinion, social media, Glassdoor reviews) 05:22 3. Find Out More About Your Colleagues (Use LinkedIn to find out more about their personalities, management styles, working styles, leadership styles) 06:23 4. Prepare Questions You Can Ask Later (Prepping questions to ask the interviewers during your internship, i.e. understanding work culture, KPIs, the company's goals, etc.) 07:04 5. Finding Internship Channels (Many platforms to find and apply for internships) 12:17 6. Prepare Your LinkedIn, CV & Cover Letter (When applying for internships) 13:33 7. Practice Your Interview Skills (Be aware of the various interview formats/tests and prepare yourself for video interviews as well) 15:52 8. Understand The Internship Contract (Read the contract and ask for advice) 17:17 9. Remember You Have The Option To Decline (Basically remember you can say "no") PHASE 2: DURING AN INTERNSHIP 18:10 10. Be Prepared For Your First Day Of Work (Things to bring, things to prepare) 18:53 11. Know The Dress Code (Make sure to fit the work culture) 19:50 12. Remember To Be Self-Sufficient At Work (For example, your laptop charger) 20:06 13. Reserve Lunchtime For Work Socialisation (You want to look social and also take the opportunity to spend time with your colleagues) 20:55 14. Share Your Personal Goals (Your manager would try to give you more opportunities in things you are keen to learn) 21:18 15. Know Your Key Performance Indicators (Understand how to hit those goals) 21:35 16. Learn Your Colleagues' Goals (Find out the goals and motivations of other departments and colleagues) 22:11 17. Do Take Notes And/Or Minutes (They can come in super handy) 22:35 18. Be Prepared To Work Out Of The Job Scope (You're in a support role and you want to help your manager as much as possible) 23:19 19. Be Prepared To Work After Hours (Do your research about this too) PHASE 3: AFTER AN INTERNSHIP 26:21 20. Signing Documents That Marks Completion (An official signing off) 26:55 21. Send A Goodbye E-Mail With Your Contact (Let your colleagues know how they can stay connected with you) 27:08 22. Remember To Ask For A Recommendation (This is going to be super helpful for you in the future) 28:09 23. Create Offboarding Documents If Needed (To handover your workflow to the next employee or intern taking over your work) 28:40 24. Signing Off From All Work Platforms (Logging off work softwares) 28:57 25. Return All Company Assets (Returning your company laptop and resources) 29:04 26. Help The Next Interns To Onboard (Help the next batch of interns out!) To wrap everything up, I really hope the details about my internship application process and bonus tips in this video helps you! Focus on your own self-growth in the form of hard skills, soft skills, and confidence. Use the opportunity to learn your personality, working style, management style, and leadership style. Get better prepared for your future career as well! __ government-supported internship channels: https://www.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/ https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/non-financial-assistance/for-singapore-companies/talent-attraction-and-development/internships/global-ready-talent-programme-for-companies/internships __ follow me: ⭐️ Keep up with my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherie.paw/​ ⚡️ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherielim98/​ 📧 Write to me on Email: cherie.paw@gmail.com 🌈 Subscibe to my YouTube: http://youtube.com/cheriepaw/​ __ keep watching: 🌻 Why You Should Intern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV3Vu_pIVvo ⚡️ shopback interns staycay weekend (~tiktoks, food, hotbaths~) https://youtu.be/JdqrIxy0Gn4​ 💛 My Top 10 University Tips & Advice for a Fulfilling Student Life https://youtu.be/ra338d4r9Rc​ __ #internship​ #intern​ #guide​ #interns​​ #internlife​