An internship is a great way to learn more about the industry you plan to get involved in and gain the experience necessary to help you with your career. When it ends, it is important to leave on a good note and make it an opportunity to land a job or a referral in the company. But, how can you do that?

Here are tips on how to end your internship on a positive note and benefit you in the future:

Keep Doing Your Best Work

As each day of your internship passes, your excitement levels go down, and your performance may also decrease. But, if you can keep your enthusiasm high and deliver a good job, it will leave a good impression on your coworkers, and you will be able to leave without any regrets, knowing that you have contributed your best in a short period.

Help With The Transition Process For The Next Intern

Even if you are ending your internship, you may only have time to complete part of the assignment, and it has to be completed by another intern or someone in the office. Make it easier for them to transition to the jobs you have to leave behind by trying to finish as much as you can and leaving a report for their references.

Always Say Thank You

Some people find it hard to do, but saying thank you can create a good impression. Let the boss know that you are thankful for the experience and thank your coworkers for making the experience rewarding. Personalise your thank you letters to make them more memorable.

Reflect On The Experience

Since these internships are meant to be a learning experience, you should take the time to look back into the experience and see what you have learned. Write it down and speak to your colleagues if there is anything you forgot to list down. It would help if you also described your milestones, from who you worked with and what it was for to the different things you have done, to list them for your resume.

Update Your Profile

After listing down your milestones and achievements during the internship, update your resume and LinkedIn profile so you can write the details clearly while it is still fresh. If you update your LinkedIn profile, make sure that the changes are public, so recruiters know your profile is up-to-date.

Stay In Touch

Before you say goodbye to your internship, think about the people in the company you want to stay in contact with, especially if you end up working in the same company again. Ask these people if they are willing to swap email addresses or be connected to you through LinkedIn. I have always been staying in touch with my interns from previous companies.

After your internship, you may become busy sorting out your next move for your career, which will disable you from looking back and thinking about what you did during the internship. So, before you leave, make sure to do the following steps above to make your experience count and help you in the future.

So what’s next after your internship? Is it time to look for a job? Here are some ways I can help you on your search for that dream job:
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