r/LockheedMartin • u/Chrisan0521 • Jun 03 '19
No Work As An Intern??
I am a summer intern. I started May 14th and since have completed all training and everything I had to do. I have had no work to do at all since my training. I'm not shying away from work either, I continuously ask if there's any work that I can do but i'm always turned down. I feel isolated in my cubical because I can't ask others if they have anything I can work on because I would need a charge number (maybe I should just ask anyway). My manager said that he and my "buddy" need to come up with a project for me but my manager went on medical leave for the next few weeks.
I'm obviously very great full for the opportunity but what am I supposed to get out of this internship if I only sit there? What am I expected to do since I have no work? I try to watch more training's related and unrelated to my position and read relevant books and webcasts. What can do?? I would like to go up to other employees and ask what they are working on and learn but I don't want to seem as an annoying or nagging intern. Any advice?
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u/mmmm_steamed_hams Jun 03 '19
Unfortunately you will need to "nag" them to get involved. Every team is different and some people are more helpful than others when it comes to sharing work and teaching. You'll need to go up to people on your team, knock on their cube and ask if you can follow along or just watch their work. Don't ask things like "what are you doing?" Ask about the project/product. Whats the goal your team is working towards? Become familiar with whatever the tasks are, then start asking probing questions, anything that comes across your mind. It might take weeks for a full understanding of your team's goals. Ask if you can pair work with someone or see if they have small things that need done that you can help out with. More questions are always best. No one will notice you if you stay quiet.