1. Communicate Effectively and Often
Know what skills you can offer, and meet with your supervisor to discuss ways to utilize them and gain more skills. Also let your supervisor know if you feel your skills aren’t being used to their potential.

2. Set Goals
Sit down with your supervisor and go over what you hope to gain from the internship, especially if there isn’t a structure to the internship. Follow up to make sure you are meeting those goals and set new goals if necessary.

3. Observe
Get to know the corporate culture, dress, communication style, and how decisions are made. This will help you avoid saying the wrong thing or overstepping your boundaries.

4. Know Your Role and How You Fit into the Organization
The organization is taking time to teach you new skills. Understand what is expected of you and perform competently.

5. Be Flexible
You may have to do some “grunt” work; that’s the trade-off for the skills that you are gaining. At the same time, make sure there is a balance and if the balance becomes uneven, discuss with your supervisor how you can better apply your skills in the office.

6. Be Responsible
Be on time, take your assignments seriously, and meet your deadlines. Companies will often hire interns for future full-time positions, and will look closely at yourperformance and attitude to decide if you are a candidate for a full-time position.

7. Take it All in
Learn as much as you can about the industry and organization by reading what is around you, talking with everyone, and getting involved with extra projects.

8. Network
Talk to as many people as you can. Introduce yourself to everyone. A mentor may or may not be your supervisor.

9. Keep in Touch
You will have extended your network through the internship. Keep in touch with those you have met, so when it comes time to look for a full-time job, they remember you and can help.

10. Have Fun!!!