Andrea Wasserman, with two decades of experience managing interns at major corporations like Nordstrom and JPMorgan Chase, emphasizes that internships serve as job interviews. Success lies not just in completing tasks but in strategically building relationships and networking. Key advice includes understanding and fitting into the organizational culture quickly, demonstrating executive presence, and balancing work with effective communication. The interns who thrive and receive full-time offers are usually those who integrate well into the company's culture and exhibit the characteristics that align with their co-workers and managers.
During my two decades in corporate America at companies like Nordstrom and JPMorgan Chase, I've seen firsthand the difference between interns who simply do their jobs and interns who finish the summer with an offer in hand.
If you want to end your internship with a clear path to a full-time role, there are five key ways to show up that go beyond simply doing what your manager asks you to do.
The first strategy is learning how to fit into the company culture - and fast. While your manager may never explicitly tell you this, culture fit is one of the biggest factors in hiring decisions.
It's not just about whether you can do the work but whether people want to work alongside you day in and day out.
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