The internship experience can have many benefits for you. Investigate the possibilities and consider including an internship experience as part of your academic experience. To ensure that you have a successful experience: Treat the internship experience as if it were your full time career...it may be one day Show initiative. Volunteer for special projects and become an active part of the work environment. Showcase your talents and learn new ones. Be open to learning and accepting of constructive criticism. Focus. Meet as many people through your experience as you can. You never know who might be looking for a talented new employee. Link your internship experience with your interests and your strengths. Poll | Goal Setting | Quiz | Experts Say | Links