2 Ways to Show Your Internship Supervisor You Appreciate Them

2 Ways to Show Your Internship Supervisor You Appreciate Them pexels.com Be on time A huge pet peeve of an internship advisor is when people do not show up on time. Of course, emergencies occur and those can be forgiven. But you should certainly not develop a reputation for running late. When you are late for your internship, it shows that you are unable to follow directions well and that you do not take the internship seriously. You should be taking your internship as seriously as a job because it is what will help you to get a real job once you graduate from school. The experience you should be gaining will be invaluable to you as an adult in the workforce. And more than not respecting the internship, showing up late indicates that you do not respect your internship advisor. By being tardy, you are disregarding their words, their request of you, and most importantly, their time. And this does not just mean showing up right at the time you were supposed to be there and then taking a few minutes to get situated in order to work. You need to be up and at ‘em, ready to go and begin working at the time you and your advisor have set. It is not enough to simply show up at that time. Do your internship advisor the courtesy of being on time; it might seem like a little thing, but your advisor will appreciate it. pexels.com Handwrite a note If you are into a more hands-on and concrete way of showing that you appreciate your internship advisor, think about handwriting them a note towards the end of your time there. Picking up a card, signing it, and presenting it is one thing. But to really show that you appreciate your advisor, write them a heartfelt message. Tell them how much you learned while working there and what you learned, and if you learned anything directly from them. Put it in words just how much you appreciated the opportunity to work not only in your field, but with that company, and specifically with that advisor. Be honest and kind and thankful. You do not need to go overboard and brown nose, but an advisor truly appreciates your thankfulness as well as being able to see that you have also gotten something out of the experience that is tangible and helpful.