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The first week of your internship sets the tone for everything that follows.

Most interns think the goal is to prove they're smart. Wrong.

The goal is to prove you're coachable, reliable, and easy to work with.

Here's exactly what to do in your first week:

Ask ALL your questions

Don't save them for later. Don't worry about looking dumb.

Week one is the only time it's expected that you don't know anything.

Ask about systems, processes, tools, team structure, expectations - everything.

After week one, the grace period ends.

Take notes on everything

Write down names, processes, passwords, where files are stored, who to ask for what.

You will not remember. Trust me.

The person who asks the same question three times looks unprepared. The person who references their notes looks professional.

Ask about success metrics for your role

Most interns never ask this. Big mistake.

"What does success look like for this internship?"

"How will my performance be evaluated?"

Now you know exactly what matters. Everything else is secondary.

Show up early, stay until others leave

You don't need to be the last person in the office every day.

But in week one? Show them you're serious.

Arrive 10 minutes early. Don't be the first one to leave.

Take initiative on small things

Offer to take notes in meetings.

Volunteer for tasks others don't want.

Ask "What can I help with?" when you finish your work.

Be friendly to everyone

Not just your manager. Everyone.

The other interns, the receptionist, people in other departments, the person who sits next to you.

Your reputation is built through every interaction.

Actually do the work

This sounds obvious, but I've seen interns spend more time networking than working.

Your job is to deliver results. Everything else is secondary.

What NOT to do:

Don't complain about the work being "below your skill level."
Don't spend your first week trying to "fix" things you think are broken.
Don't gossip about other interns or employees.
Don't ask about full-time offers in week one.

The timeline that actually works:

Week 1-2: Learn everything, ask all questions, prove you're coachable.
Week 3-8: Deliver consistent, high-quality work. Build relationships.
Week 6-8: Ask directly about return offer process and timeline.
Week 10-12: Follow up on return offer conversation if you haven't heard back.

Do this today:

If you're starting an internship soon, write down these tips.

If you're in one now, evaluate how you're showing up.

The return offer is earned in the first few weeks, not the last few.

-Ford from Runway

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