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Hacking a technical internship 1.0

1 . Can I come with you? . If you want to climb, you’ll have to be seen. Attend as many meetings as you are allowed to attend. Whenever your supervisor leaves for a meeting, tag along with her. There’s so much to learn from meetings and you will get insights into other departments of the enterprise quicker if you develop the habit of attending meetings. Also, meetings are a great chance to showcase yourself to more (and maybe higher ranked members) of the company. Note that in some companies, interns are not allowed to talk during meetings as it might be considered rude. Make sure you ask your supervisor for permission before contributing verbally. In any case, listen and take notes even if you do not understand everything that is being said. 2 . What are you doing? . This question was a defining statement in my first week at Eneo DRD. As an intern, make it a habit to be informed of your supervisor’s activities at all times. Your supervisor might be used to working alone...