Internship Reflection
As your internship experience comes to a close, we'd like you to reflect on that experience and showcase what you learned.
Company/Organization Profile
- Write a basic description of the company/organization, including:
- Mission Statement – Include the mission or vision statement of the company/organization – you may search for this on the company/organization's website
- History – include a brief history of the company:
- When the company/organization was founded
- Who started the company/organization
- Include unique facts that pertain to the development or success of the company
- You should interview your supervisor or someone else knowledgeable about this information
- Community Relations – describe how the company/organization is involved in the community
- Product or Service Description – Include a description of the service or product the company provides
- If the company/organization provides multiple services or products, describe the most important, notable, or best selling
Job Shadow Description
- Job Description – write a description of the job position you shadowed
- Include the function this position provides within the company/organization
- Include the education/training/experience required for the position
- Supervisor Interview
- Focus on what you want to know the most – below are a list of suggestions
- What are some of the rewarding experiences of your job?
- What are the most difficult challenges you face on a regular basis and how do you handle them?
- Have you ever considered changing careers, why or why not?
- How is your work environment? Do you enjoy where you work?
- Is your industry subject to the ups and downs of the economy, and if so, how has it affected you?
- If you could give one piece of advice about this type of career, what would you say to someone thinking about entering this line of work?
Job Shadow Narrative
- Write a narrative that illustrates your internship experience. We recommend you focus on one or two of the most memorable days and/or experiences during your time. We DON'T WANT a week-to-week summary – be engaging.
Pictures
- Take pictures of the physical building
- Take a picture of the product/service of the company/organization – be mindful of privacy, i.e., don't include pictures of customers, patients, etc.
- Take a picture of you and your supervisor