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Unexpected Discoveries
Fellow Interns Reflect on their Experiences The Boss Perspective The month of August brings to a close most summer internships, and thus provides a great opportunity for reflection. For example, did your internship provide the experience you had anticipated? Regardless of the quality of the experience, were you able to learn something helpful for your […]
What to Do When There’s Nothing to Do
You’re in an office with brilliant people who might even want to guide and mentor you. They’re probably doing work, and you can too. So let’s face it: in this setting, Facebook is not the move. Alas, what is?
Establishing a Good Relationship with Your Boss
A Case Study. The worst relationship I ever had with a boss was at a non-profit I interned with a couple years ago. My boss, who I’ll call Theresa, was a distinguished Harvard graduate dedicated to fighting for women’s rights, a time-consuming and often frustrating job. From day one, her incredible intellect and drive both astounded […]
Your First Week
You did it – you’ve made it through your first week of work. Congratulations! By now, some things are probably beginning to feel settled. Your commute may become more routine, and you’ve snoozed the alarm clock enough to know the exact time you must get up to make it to the office on time. Co-workers’ […]
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