You found an opportunity to do an internship abroad ? Do everything in your power for it to be a success and a source of professional experience for you. Follow these tips which will enable you to better handle your integration in a new company.
Look into the host company
Before your arrival at your internship workplace, make sure that you are familiar with the company’s mindset. It is important to understand the company’s values, how it works, its main tasks and objectives.
Moreover, it is essential to look into the tasks required beforehand to ensure that you’ll be ready and efficient on D-day!
Adapt to the company
Once you are at your internship workplace, it is important to quickly assimilate the inner workings of the company, including its tools and means of communication. Adapting quickly in this new professional environment will allow you to interact more easily with your work team.
Of course, respecting the schedule is essential and will prove your involvement/motivation in this new work environment.
Communicate with people in the company
Establishing a good relationship with your colleagues will allow you to share your questions and any difficulties you may encounter.
Remember that this communication will be beneficial and a source of positivity during this new professional experience.
Communicating with your team and your tutor about the tasks you perform will enable you to step back and think critically about what you are offering.
Despite using a different language in the company, try to make yourself understood. Use easy words or phrases and then over time you will gain confidence. Learning the language of your company will be essential to a successful integration.
Bring ideas to the table
An intern, i.e. you, is seen as a young person with energy, new ideas and propositions. Try not to adopt an overly “academic” attitude, which companies often complain about. Don’t wait for assignments to come to you. If your internship lacks content, be proactive in asking for assignments or offering your help.
Keep track of your projects
Any tasks or projects you complete will be important. Keep a record of your achievements for your internship report or for future job interviews. This supports your CV and brings life to it.
Building a network
Whether you enjoyed your internship or not, leave your company on good terms. Each internship is an opportunity to add to your professional address book with the names, functions, numbers and e-mail addresses of your former colleagues. Do not hesitate to write to them regularly and give some news about yourself. At the end or during the internship: add all your former team members on Linkedin or Viadeo.
You will then be able to promote this internship on your professional networks.
After reading this article you will be able to better tackle your internship abroad. Reach your goals and be enthusiastic about doing assignments for your company. Enjoy your mobility!
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