Top 10 Internship Complaints: Can I Spark The Company As An Intern?

10. “How Can I Overcome Generation Barriers?”
Socialize with parents and other adults to prepare an accurate approach to conversation at the office.

9. “What’s My Lunch-Hour Timeline?”
Relax and enjoy yourself but, when lunch ends, get back to work and focus until the day ends.

8. “Can I Play That Funky Music?”
Well, maybe not. As an added courtesy to coworkers, keep your tunes unplugged at work regardless of company policy.

7. “Why Am I An Insignificant Peon?”
Duh! You’re the “rookie.” Focus in on simple tasks and take initiative with additional projects to quickly establish yourself in the office.

6. “How Can I Learn Business-Call Etiquette?”
Practice your calling approach with friends, family and even strangers.

5. “Where’s The Dough?”
Nothing is free. Work diligently and likewise your paycheck will grow.

4. “How Do I Work This Thing?”
Spend added time before and after hours learning company utilities.

3. “Is My Name That Hard to Remember?”
No. Work hard to separate yourself from competition; your name will undoubtedly be remembered.

2. “What’s With These Meaningless Tasks?”
They don’t exist. Lessons are learned in all aspects of life and business. Approach every task with the bigger picture in mind.

1. “I Can’t Stand The Company Jargon and Acronym-mania!”
Try creating an acronym ‘cheat sheet’ with common company terms.

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