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There’s one question that nearly every intern has… How do I get a return offer? I had the same question when I interned Adobe in 2022. I constantly dreamt about it nearly everyday of my 3 month internship until one day, I turned my dream to reality (someone queue that song!) Let’s discuss shall we! Step 1: Make connections Talking to people on your team is great, talking to people within your business unit is even better, but going beyond that is how you differentiate yourself. Use your company’s internal org chart to your advantage. Look around and see what people you would be interested in connecting with and learning from. Reach out to these individuals and ask if they would be willing to spare 20-30 minutes of their time for a coffee chat. Here’s two key tips about these conversations 1. Research these individuals before your coffee chat. This will help you form questions to ask them. Research can be done through LinkedIn, company intranet, or the company’s HRIS system. 2. At the end of each chat, always ask “is there someone else who you think I would benefit in connecting with?” Step 2: Understand how your work as an intern connects to broader business goals and hone in on that This is where those connections come in. If you have a more well rounded view of how the business works, then it most likely will be easier for you to understand how your work ties into the bigger picture. Get clarity on how processes work, make note of who will have visibility to your work, and inquire about how greater business decisions are made. This will help you see the full picture. Step 3: Create a brag book I’ve talked about this many times before because I stand on it! Write down everything you do in your internship no matter how big or small! Whether you made an agenda or created a whole new system, keep track of and quantify your impact week over week. This way at the end of your internship you’ll be able to clearly communicate the impact of your work. Step 4: Stay curious Play the intern card. There is no dumb question. If you’re interested to know more about how something works, ask. If you’re interested in why something is being done the way that it is, inquire about. Asking questions shows that you’re interested and engaged in your work and the work that’s happening around you. Step 5: Ask for feedback and apply it To be honest, this last step was the hardest one for me, but the benefit of doing it is exponential. Always ask what you could potentially do better even if you think you’ve done it all. Keep note of this feedback and apply it as you continue throughout your internship. Trust me, people will take notice and most likely be impressed by your efforts. ——————————————————————— For those who have had success in converting their internship full time, what advice would you give to students? #tipswithtaylor #summerinterns #intern2024 #internconversion

Just wrapped your summer internship? Don't forget to record everything you can! Hopefully you did this before you left - it's WAY easier when you still access your email, files, and internal org charts. But it's not too late - and even if you did already do it, your records might need a little more work before school starts back up again. A few steps to consider: 1 - Do a 10-minute speed writing sesh and spit out the names of every person you spoke with and every project or task you had even a small hand in that you can remember. Just get it all out of your head 2 - Connect on LinkedIn with the folks you talked to (before both you and they forget), and do it with a custom message - or when you hit your limit on that (which you will quickly without Premium), once someone accepts your request, send a follow-up note telling them thanks again for the specific thing you talked with them about or learned from them over the summer - that'll be both yours and their record of why you're invested in each other 3 - Spend a few minutes considering what skills, competencies, and knowledge you developed through your involvement in each of the projects and tasks you wrote out 4 - Then go deeper and consider what you actually accomplished and what kind of value you uniquely brought to each of those efforts, and write it all down. You'll have really strong stuff for some of them, and others will feel less compelling. That's OK - but don't underestimate or diminish the value you did bring to the table 5 - Record as much of the accomplishment and value creation stuff as possible on your resume 6 - Write out 7-10 detailed stories that you could practice and tell in response to interview questions using some of your strongest experiences and accomplishments on the internship 7 - One more brainstorm - distill and write out the few most important takeaways from your summer experience. You'll get asked questions about this all the time Hope this helps! And a final word to the wise - seriously, do it NOW. As vivid as your internship memories are today, I'll tell you from personal experience that they disappear shockingly fast. #careerdevelopment #internships #networking #intentionality #afteractionreview

Converting your summer internship is still the best bet of getting your first full time role in the US. Insights from being in the process (6th week) of trying to make that happen. ?? 1. Understanding visa policies ?? : Does your company sponsor H1Bs or at-least sign OPTs? Some orgs are okay giving out just internships on CPT but not hiring international talent. If that's the case, it might be a dead end and you'll have to start looking for a full time role, from scratch. It isn't about you, in this case. 2. Understanding what matters ?? : My org cares about my social skills as much (if not more) than my technical skills. They really care about the culture fit. So every interaction matters (especially since I'm remote) ; I reckon some high startups or some specific orgs would care more (or solely) about just technicals. 3. Either way, writing clean, modular, readable code ???? is important. Took me a week to get out of the leetcode-monkey-brain. Things like docstrings, type hints, version control, SOLID principles matter more than - well complexity (at least initially) 4. Impact ?? : I think it's important to make sure that your project reaches completion - till production - and also understand the impact it causes. Sure, your manager/mentor knows the impact - but they need to know, YOU KNOW. The onus is on you. Curious to find out if my insights actually help me get a return offer in a few weeks. ??

Landing that Return Offer from your Internship! ?? With intern season starting, I want to share some strategies that helped me convert my internship into a full-time role: ?? Start Early: Get onboarded and familiarize yourself with the required technologies as soon as possible. This will help set a strong foundation. ? ?? Network Strategically: Spend your lunch times by scheduling meetups with your team members, leadership, manager, and other interns. Each interaction has its unique significance: ? ?- Interns: Helps you learn about your peers. ? ?- Team Members: Helps you understand about the team goals and project requirements in-depth. ? ?- Leadership: Helps you learn about the company culture and grow your network. ? ?? Track Your Progress: Maintain a log of tasks, expectations, results, and learnings. I used Notion to keep everything organized and ensure nothing slipped through the cracks. ? ?? Ask Questions: Don’t be afraid to ask questions, no matter how many you have. As someone who was navigating the corporate world for the first time, I asked a thousand questions and learned a lot. ? ?? Build relations with your Manager: Your manager is there to support you. Schedule 1:1s regularly. My manager was an incredible resource and ally throughout my internship. ? ?? Create an Impact: Most importantly align your work with the company’s mission, vision, and goals. Think outside the box for your final presentations. I created a video highlighting my internship journey, from tasks to meetups and activities, alongside my report. ? ?? Seek Feedback: Always take feedback constructively and improve upon it. This shows your commitment to growth and excellence. ? ?To all interns out there, remember: your internship is what you make of it. Dive in, be curious, and make an impact! ? ? What strategies have you found effective in converting internships into full-time roles? Share in the comments below! ? #internship #career #professionaldevelopment #networking #growth #success