2.Follow Up: After that coffee or lunch, make sure to follow up with a thank you card for their time. Make sure to stop by periodically to check in with the, and don't be afraid to ask follow up questions if they seem to be open to it. You'll have to read their body langauge, and even ask point blank if you would be able to follow up with them. Time is precious, but many professionals are open to mentoring!
3. Connect on LinkedIn: Send a personalized message to your co-workers and supervisor, as well as anyone that you had lunch or coffee with. Connec with other interns as well! In your message include who you are, and something personal you may have connected about. They're a lot more likely to connect with you that way!
4.Remember Details: Do they have a kid? What about their favorite sports team? Make an effort to remember one thing about every person you have a conversation with. It's one of the easiest ways to get to know people and build relationships!
6.Keep a Contact List: Depending on who you have contact with during your internship, keep a list of people you've met. This can be done in an Excel spreadsheet. It's a lot easier than you think! A little googling or using the business card they gave you should give you the information you need.
Remember not to force relationships, sometimes you might not just click! But don't be afraid to reach out to people, always be polite, and work your hardest!
What do you do to make the most of your relationships? What do you do to go above and beyond at your internship?
xoxo
Here are the links to my other Ace That Internship Posts!
Ace That Internship Part 1: Find the Right Internship for You
Ace That Internship Part 2: What to Wear
Ace That Internship Part 3: Interviews
Act That Internship Part 4: The Follow-Up
Ace That Internship Part 5: During Your Internship
Ace That Internship Part 6: How to Gain the Most From Your Internship Part 1
These are amazing tips and apply for all kinds of situations! I always recommend sending a hand written thank you note as well, it's just a nice touch that shows you went the extra mile! Happy Friday!
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Meghan
Southern Belle Secrets
These are great tips. My boyfriend has always been really good and building connections and relationships with people and it's got him some amazing opportunities so I know it's definitely worth taking some of these points on board!
ReplyDeleteJessica Grace
Great post! I agree that building relationships is very important while interning. Even if it doesn't work out where you are, knowing people is a great way to get referrals elsewhere. Very helpful post! :)
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Courtney
www.courtneyfashionista.com
These are such wonderful and helpful tips! Remembering the little details can definitely get you a long way. Regrettably, I never made a contact list following my previous internships. Networking has never been my strong suit, thank you for this post!
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Wow these are great tips! I totally wish I would have scheduled coffee dates or lunches more often as an intern. Thanks for the wonderful advice!
ReplyDeleteI wish I'd read this before I entered the real world, because I could have used these tips while I was an intern!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tips!
ReplyDeleteI was a little too timid to reach out to too many people during my internship although I wish I had.
These are so helpful!
xoxo, Jenny || Breakfast at Lillys
Such valuable tips! I never thought of having lunch/coffee, and the contact list hadn't even crossed my mind! These are perfect!
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Keeping a contact list has to be #1 for me! Seriously, not only do I put their info in my phone, but I keep it written down at home. It always helps me to stay better connected with everyone I meet!
ReplyDeleteThis is an AWESOME post! One of my co-workers told me about Cam Card App, and I would highly recommend it to interns. It allows you to store business cards in your phone!
ReplyDeleteXX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass
Agreed. Keeping in contact with the people you meet during your internship definitely goes a long ways.
ReplyDeleteScheduling a lunch/coffee is such a good idea!
ReplyDeleteI loved your first post and I love this one just as much! This is great!
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Lauren
The Fashionista's Diary
Grabbing coffee with people is such a #yes. Networking is becoming all the rage (which is good), so now we've gotta kick it up a notch and really make a fabulous impression while picking people's brains!
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These are some great tips!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCarley @ preppylane.blogspot.com
Great networking tips! Love this post.
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Alexis @ alexis-reliford.com
I love this! I never would have thought to make a coffee date with different people in the company! What great networking advice!
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Marie H,
Progression By Design