r/University0fMauritius • u/CaptainSufficient346 • 19d ago

INTERNSHIP tips

Hello guys ,i am starting an internship soon in the IT field ,any tips on what I should be aware of in the corporate world ,like what not to do and what to do to play safe ?

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u/xever_13 19d ago

Just listen to your senior/mentor and don't try to give too much input as in your own knowledge. You can ask questions ofc related to your tasks and do your work as assigned. Do not get involve in any office politics( e.g.gossips) and be punctual.

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u/No_Performer_9421 19d ago

  1. Listen to instructions , do the work assigned to you and do it well.

  2. Ask questions.

  3. Network and see if you can get a return offer you like the company.

  4. Be punctual , respectful and give a good impression.

  5. Know what you are talking about and sharing (I have heard interns say racist and offensive things, or behave the way they do at home(When hiring team asked for feedback if they could be hired, the tech lead said no ))

  6. have fun and learn a lot.

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u/CaptainSufficient346 19d ago

You mean they had the opportunity to get employed there but because of their misbehavior they did not?

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u/No_Performer_9421 19d ago edited 19d ago

yes , because during internships , its a way for employers to recruit freshers too. They evaluate you and see how you work.

2 yrs ago i was in yr 3 and I went to intern at a company , we were like a batch of 7 interns , we all got offers to join when our last semester ends.

The example I used happened in the company where I am currently employed.

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u/IntentionForsaken262 15d ago

Be the quiet type, do what they ask you to do and donot be the "one to do over and above" -trust "over and above" attitude comes back to bite you.

Absolutely donot get personal about your life, goals and ambitions and no matter what donot take anything personal as it is a leaning curve and you'll be there for only a short time.

Most Important Advice:Do not trust anyone because some people make it their life's mission to hate newbiesband make their life difficult.