10 Rules To Navigate Through The Remote Summer Internship Maze

1. Be alert regarding the remote online onboarding sessions (typically webinars), which will entail details regarding IT support, technical specifications and other guidelines.
2. One should get a sense- that the transition to online will be gradual; Jobs involving field presence will be worst hit, however, it’s only a matter of time before the original jobs resume.
3. Once you’re assigned to a group, setting expectations with clarity about deliverables, both short and long term is a critical step. Ask your managers, what are the must-do things during a typical work-day.
4. Get one-on-one time with the people you are working with, to void duplicity of effort.
5. Set up a good space to work out of, (while leaving home for coffee shops etc.) is not advocated, a disturbance-free environment will help you focus.
6. Communicate, communicate & communicate. Join all meetings that you are supposed to be in, keep track of daily updates, turn your work in, in a timely & orderly fashion. Do not display any signs of being lax.
7. Take initiatives, and always remember that over-delivering isn’t a bad thing.
8. Remember that maybe, your manager is also taking time to adjust his schedules and plan He will get in touch with you, at a mutually convenient hour, to discuss things you need help with.
9. Be pro-active at making connection Not just “networking” but real connections. Take the time, and learn more about your boss, share your stories as well. You need not be fixed to the work, a personal connect is always better.
10. Lastly, utilize this time to learn a lot of the skills you would need on the job; the chance to learn by observing your seniors may not be available to you. So, ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your job and can supplement any online training that you receive.

Let’s make the most of this time by understanding that out-of-sight need not necessarily mean out-of-mind.

If you follow set norms, communicate timely and respectfully and take initiatives beyond the narrow scope, to identify and solve for all big and small problems. Present yourself as dependable and trust-worthy. And don’t worry about getting PPO’ed because you need to work hard, and let your successful project make the noise.”