Intern Internship Essay

There are many lessons I have learned from the internship.

1. Ask for feedback

Most of my initial projects involve a high level of repetition, and I cannot truthfully say that I enjoy each one of them. I felt frustrated and talked to my supervisor about it. He explained to me how my work was crucial to the whole process and fulfilling to complete. He also helped me see myself in the big picture. Gradually I am able to understand how the small projects have prepared me for the larger projects. I routinely ask for feedback and my supervisor has always offered me great suggestions on how I can improve my performance in the projects. When I was reviewing the baler contracts, I made slow progress because our historical records were not complete. My supervisor was very understanding and taught me to focus more on our active suppliers

Learn something new

I use my journal to write down what I have learned and what I need to learn. As an intern, I am always learning new accounting stuff since I come across questions all the time. Also, I find technical proficiency to be extremely important. People always tell me that learning is not something just for students; it is a lifelong practice. Through the workplace experience, I have been able to understand the importance of making learning something my daily routine and improving myself in the process.

5. Manage your time

Adjusting to 8 to 5 work schedule is difficult for me, and it is even more difficult to manage my time outside the office. At the first few weeks, I had trouble adjusting to life in Conyers as a full-time worker and I could not do anything proactive after work. Gradually, I learned to reserve set times in my schedule for activities that allow myself to relax, have fun and learn something. I also create a checklist of what I would like to get done at home and cross them out during the week. It helps me live my personal life in a more meaningful way and also helps make my working life more