During the period of your internship, there are a few job etiquette you need to do to make sure you present yourself as best as you could. The first few days, weeks, and months, will determine whether the employer is willing to hire you full-time or even be a good reference for you later on.
Here is a list of things you should and shouldn’t do during your internship time that will help you get a great experience and will definitely help you break into the Canadian workplace.
SHOULDN’T: Ignore the employer’s onboarding process and work culture, or skip company events…
SHOULD: Follow procedures and attend events to acclimate yourself.”
SHOULDN’T: Book vacations before consulting with your supervisor, or consistently ask for a non-essential leave of absence because you know your supervisor can’t grant every request…
SHOULD: Ask the supervisor for an extended leave when it’s necessary.”
SHOULDN’T: Complaint, display a negative attitude, or refuse to perform an administrative responsibility that every employee is required to fulfill…
SHOULD: Demonstrate a positive attitude and be a good team player.
SHOULDN’T: Share confidential work information outside the office…
SHOULD: Discuss what you enjoy and don’t enjoy about your job privately with your family and friends, without revealing any confidential information.
SHOULDN’T: Perform the minimum, and monitor the clock…
SHOULD: Ask the supervisor for additional assignments when you complete all your tasks.
SHOULDN’T: assume that your supervisor expects you to know everything…
SHOULD: Ask for help and advice when you need it.
SHOULDN’T: Ignore your mistakes and wait until the last minute to notify your supervisor…
SHOULD: Tell your supervisor about your mistakes/shortcomings immediately
SHOULDN’T: Excessively check your phone and distract your co-workers by making personal calls at your desk…
SHOULD: Respect co-workers and briefly leave the office to use your phone.
SHOULDN’T: Expect a pay increase immediately or quit too soon if things aren’t going well…
SHOULD: Honour the contract terms and remain resilient by working through difficulties that arise.
SHOULDN’T: assume your employer will hire you full-time…
SHOULD: Work hard to either (1) receive an offer of full-time employment, or (2) thank your employer for the valuable experience and new skills learned, and find permanent work elsewhere (Which is what happened last year for 85% of Career Edge interns – they launched their careers by remaining at their host organization, or securing full-time, meaningful employment within three months of completing their Career Edge internship!).
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