10 Ways to Make the Most of Your Internship or Part-Time Job

An internship or part-time position can be a goldmine of experience—if you tap into it the right way. Employers love students who show initiative, curiosity, and reliability. Here’s how you can raise your game.

• Embrace your “outsider edge” if you’re international. Global awareness matters.
• Chase cross-department experiences to discover hidden skills.
• Spot little inefficiencies at work and fix them.
• Say yes to social and corporate networking events.
• Have coffee chats with colleagues to build real connections.
• Ask managers if you can attend industry events as a representative.
• Lend a hand to onboard newcomers to demonstrate leadership.
• Be the reliable one who takes on overlooked jobs.
• Shadow team leaders to glimpse management from up close.

Keep a private diary of wins and endorsements for your CV.

Your aim is not just to work—it’s to position yourself as indispensable. Apply these strategies and you’ll leave your role remembered long after your last shift.

For more on career growth in internships, check out our original resource: full blog here.