What to do after completing your summer internship

What to do after completing your summer internship Share Share via TwitterShare via FacebookShare via Google PlusShare via LinkedInShare via E-mail Finishing an internship or working a part-time job is a huge accomplishment and something that youll want to show off on your resume. If you gained any work experience over the summer, now is the best time to use it as a stepping stone to your professional career. Here are a few things you can do to update your resume, and wow your past and future employers.Say thank you and connectThe best way to wrap up your internship is to write a thank-you notenzeichen to your supervisor and anyone else in the organization who made an impact on you. Show your appreciation by writing a handwritten letter instead of a text or email. Include a story highlighting your favorite experience and what you learned from them. Once the letter is in the mail, start connecting with them on LinkedIn. You never know who may have an opportunity for you down the road.Take inventory of your skills and where you can use some improvementInternships are the perfect opportunities to learn about yourself and the demands of the industry you want to work in. Make note of how you best contributed to the office setting. Are you a great communicator? An advanced project manager? Or do you love analyzing data? By defining what youre good at, you can better relate your skillset and expertise to future employers in cover letters and interviews.Inversely, you probably also discovered areas that you found difficult to excel in. Use this insight to challenge yourself to accomplish new goals. Practice what you struggled with so that next summer, you go into an internship or job confident and prepared.Update your resume with fresh experienceIts best to update your resume when everything is still fresh in your mind. Read through your job description and highlight things you enjoyed doing. Then reflect on projects that you worked on. Draft a few key accompl ishments that are relevant to your future career goals. If you can quantify your accomplishment, like increased social media following by 23%, even betterPrepare for recruitment seasonWith a fresh perspective on your accomplishments and vision for your future goals, you might feel motivated to further expand your skills and gain more real-world experience. mora than 300 employers will be on campus next month to recruit for jobs and internships. Take your updated resume and your confident self to the STEM Industries Career Internship Fair or the All Industries Career Internship Fair.Most of us struggle with writing about ourselves. If you want help crafting your achievements into bullet points that sound strong and succinct, come see a Career Development Advisor during drop-ins Monday - Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or schedule an appointment on Handshake.CategoriesCareer AdviceTagsFeature ArticleInternship Search