Episode 30 - How To Turn an Internship Into an Offer

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episode outline

02:08 Defining Internship vs. Trainee vs. Apprentice vs. Temp vs. Staff

07:12 Disclaimer: A Lot is Out of Your Control

08:45 Ben’s Blue Sky Internship Story

14:25 Katie’s Laika Internship Story

18:28 What Are Things You Can Do To Increase Your Odds of Receiving an Offer?

18:36 Do the Task You are Hired For and Do It Well

21:53 Have a Positive Attitude about Menial Work

22:40 Professionalism in General

24:47 Get to Know Your Team

34:44 Use the Resources Available to You

36:50 Should You Do a Test on the Side of Work?

44:15 Should You Ghost Hours?

53:20 Look for Ways to Subtly Stand Out

56:28 Request Work that Shows Your Strengths

58:28 Personal Work

1:04:30 What Not To Do

1:04:56 Don’t Complain About Assignments

1:06:10 Don’t Be Combative about Notes

1:09:40 Don’t Break the Rules

1:13:48 Don’t Be Unprofessional

1:17:40 Tip Jar