6 Things You Should Know Before Stepping Into A HR Internship

2. Don’t lose sight of your final project: Mostly, there is no typical day for an HR intern. If your internship is going well, you will actually be bouncing between multiple responsibilities - be it staffing or employee engagement activities or simply, taking feedbacks of various initiatives. However, remember, at the end of the day, you are going to be judged on your project. Don’t lose sight of the main objective. Every day, try and spend an hour or two digging data and information to flesh your project up. Often you will find yourself in a position where you are working on everything but not your project directly.  Don’t let the primary objective fizzle out.

3. You can go beyond your tasks: This might seem contradictory to the point above, but that’s not the case. In fact, you are well served by taking the initiative and handling different responsibilities, contributing ideas, etc. But it shouldn’t compromise on the tasks at hand. You will have ample opportunities to impress your superiors, so wait for the moment when you can stand out and get the attention you deserve.

4. Don’t miss out on outside-of-work experiences: Internships are a great opportunity to interact with professionals and also network with industry insiders. While you stay focused on your responsibilities, you can also engage in outside-of-work-experiences with your professional colleagues. It might mean putting in long hours during the internship, but the rapport you build with them is priceless.

5. Get feedback and monitor your progress: Don’t expect to shine during your internship from Day 1. But that doesn’t mean you stay complacent in your approach either. A successful internship is one where you are learning and growing every day. Try to grasp different HR tasks through actual experience. Get feedback from your mentor, superiors whenever possible. Assess yourself every week and identify the areas you need to work on.

6. Try to be a part of the company: Embrace the culture of the company where you are pursuing your internship. This is particularly important in modern day business scenario where the companies look for better person - organisation fit while making hiring decisions. Right from following the company's dress code to adhering to the time schedules, follow the company's norms sincerely.