Creating an

INTERNresting Experience!A Guidebook for New Interns.

Table

of

Contents

What to do in the Beginning Pg. 3

Logging Hours Pgs. 4-6

Dress for Success Pgs. 7-9

What to do with Free Time Pg. 10

Networking Pg. 11

Making It Count Pgs.12-13

Ending Quotes Pgs.14-16

What to do in the

Beginning:

•Relax! You are in a great position and completely capable of succeeding!

•Introduce yourself to associates in the office and everyone on your team.

•Once you receive your laptop, become acquainted with Microsoft Outlook.

•Make sure you are set up with any printers and company databases.

•Continue to research and take notes about Comcast Spotlight & different departments.

Arriving On Time:

At the start of your

internship, establish and

confirm your official start

and end time.

*Also, ask about special

times when regular

meetings may occur

and you need to be

there early.

Setting Up Your

Desk:

Ask where you can go

to get needed supplies

for your desk.

*Don’t be afraid to

make your desk area

your own and show

that you’re apart of

the team!

Using the Phone:

As simple as it sounds, if

needed, ask someone the

procedure on making calls.

*Also, make sure you

know/ locate your desk

phone number so

others can contact you.

Your “Go-To”:

Mark a person that you

can go to for any

questions and concerns.

This may be a

supervisor, co-worker,

or intern.

*Allow others to be

there for you,

people usually want

to help!

Email Signature

Create an email signature

that has at least your name,

title, and phone number.

*Look at other

examples from your

office to replicate and

gain ideas.

Lunch Breaks:

Make sure you know how

much time is allotted for

your break so that you don’t

schedule one that is too

long.

*Ask co-workers for

recommendations of

places to get lunch &

any kitchen standards.

Logging Hours:

When logging hours the time used is

military time.

The protocol is to only log the hours that

you work. So, for example if I work 8:30a-

5p with a 30 min lunch break in between.

It would be recorded as:

8:30 – 13:00 ( 1 pm)

13:30-17:00 (5pm)

*Notice the 30 min break missing.

Dressing for SUCCESS!

Business Attire

Dressing for the office usually does not require a business suit. This will come in handy for special meetings throughout your internship and for conferences.

Business Casual

This style is worn on a daily basis in most offices. It is more casual than business attire, but you must especially

as an intern, remain professional.

Casual

Every Friday is casual day at Comcast. On this day you are allowed to wear jeans. Be sure that your jeans are in

good condition and consist of no rips, tears, stains, or wrinkles.

Try to avoid wearing clothing that is too tight or too bold or distracting to others.

Ladies Wear

Business AttireSkirt suits

Dress pants and blouse

Professional knee length dresses

Simple accessories

Ballet flats

Heels

CasualNice proper fitting jeans

Blouse

Dresses

Sandals

Nice tennis shoes

Business CasualSkirts

Blouses

Dresses

Dress pants

Accessories

Ballet flats

Heels

AVOIDWEARING SHORTS AND

SKIRTS THAT ARE WAY ABOVE THE KNEE!

Guys Wear

Business attireSuit and tie

Pants suit without a tie

Dress shoes

Business CasualDress slacks

Button up shirt

Sweaters

Dress shoes

CasualNice proper fitting jeans in good condition

All casual style shirts

Tee-shirts

Nice tennis shoes

Create an Intern project Find out what you can

create that will make your boss and your co-

workers jobs easier.

Update Your Brand Update and work on your

resume and maybe send it out to be critiqued. Get

advice from people in the office who want to help

you!

What to do with your free time!

Gain knowledge about your company Explore

online portals, sign up for webinars online and get

inside information on how different systems run!

Interview your boss or co-workers about their

experiences and goals.

ASK! ASK! ASK! It never hurts to ask if there are

ways in which you can expand your role as an intern

and find out how you can help in anyway possible.

Internships are important for dozens of reasons. How you connect with others and maintain each relationship is the key to the door of your future career. Yes, your skill level is important, but having a relationship with a professional that is already working in your desired field is golden. The most valuable connection that you can make with others are those that are sincere. This field is a lot smaller than you think.

Cards

If you take interest in

someone's job or have

the slightest connection

with a professional take

their card! You never

know when you will

need it in the future.

*It’s never bad to have

your own.*

Sincerity

Don’t just reach out to someone

when you want something. Truly

work on making a connection,

emailing a holiday card, grabbing

coffee or mailing thank you cards.

Confidence

When asked “How you are doing?”

don’t simply say “Fine.” Say something

interesting that will catch someone's

attentions.

LinkedIn:

Make a productive LinkedIn and try

to stay active. Connect with people

that you have worked with and stay

in contact with them. Always

update your resume as needed, you

never know who in your network

will fall upon your page.

How To Make Your Internship

*Keep this in mind for social

networking sites, be professional

and be mindful of what is exposed

to the public.

Set the standard for yourself and be sure to

carry it out. Make a list of duties and actions

that will make you stick out. Be confident

about your abilities!

Make sure your professionals in your

workplace know about all of the hard work

that you have done. They should know what

skills you have so that they can assist you if

need be in the future.

Sydney’s Quote to leave you with:

“We ask ourselves, who am I to be

brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?”

-Marianne Williamson

Paige’s Quote to leave you with:

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,

Love like you'll never be hurt,

Sing like there's nobody listening,

And live like it's heaven on earth.”

―William W. Purkey

Dainya’s Quote to leave you with:

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”

-Eleanor Roosevelt