TeamAsia Chronicles

Making a comprehensive remote internship work

&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>by Mayren Guico&comma; Karen Mantukay&comma; and Riely Monte&comma; Content Interns<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image size-full"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;old&period;teamasia&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;02&sol;Screenshot-2024-02-02-102740-1&period;png" alt&equals;"Image" class&equals;"wp-image-30209"&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">An internship is a great opportunity to obtain work familiarity and knowledge&period; There may be times or changes that are new to us&comma; but we use those moments to develop our character and ethics&period; It is more than learning how to make a good cup of coffee&period; It is a phase where an intern should learn how to discipline themselves&comma; discover patience&comma; utilize their strengths and reinforce their weaknesses&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">The greatest challenge to our internship is probably the COVID-19 outbreak&period; As a precautionary measure&comma; TeamAsia adopted a work-from-home scheme to guarantee the health and safety of its employees and that includes us interns&period; While we understand the situation and why the decision was made&comma; working from home as interns is not easy as it seems&period; But thanks to technology&comma; we have the tools we need to guide us to a productive and efficient remote internship experience&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Based on our collective experience&comma; here are some tips that we would like to share with our fellow interns who are also experiencing remote internships at the comfort of your own home&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>1&period; Set a schedule&period;<&sol;strong>&nbsp&semi;It is important for your employers and colleagues to know when you will be working&period; This allows them to map out certain projects they can assign you to do based on your schedule&period; Set the best time where you can be productive and also remember to take a break&period; Create a schedule for your internship and make sure that everyone who needs to know it is well informed about it&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>2&period; Avoid distractions&period;<&sol;strong>&nbsp&semi;Working from home&comma; you may have a tendency to procrastinate which will definitely affect your productivity level&period; Just like how it is necessary to create a schedule&comma; it is also essential to have a workspace where you can avoid distractions&period; Turn off the television&comma; skip the social media&comma; and create a version of your own office where you can concentrate&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>3&period; Be professional&period;<&sol;strong>&nbsp&semi;You won’t be getting a lot of supervision at home unlike in the office&period; However&comma; this doesn’t mean that you should no longer dress up&period; Act as if you are having an on-site internship&period; Remote internship is just the same as any regular internship which is why it should be approached the same way&period; Stay focused&comma; organized&comma; and always be professional&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>4&period; Always communicate&period;<&sol;strong>&nbsp&semi;Checking in with your supervisor and colleagues regularly is a good way to stay on track&period; It is a good way for you to stay motivated because you are able to report how much work you’ve finished&period; Constant communication also allows your supervisor to assign you tasks&comma; keeping you focused for the entirety of your internship&period; Cement your relationship with your colleagues by staying connected with them even while working from home&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>5&period; Be proactive&period;<&sol;strong>&nbsp&semi;Working remotely offers you a lot of time and freedom but this doesn’t mean that you take them for granted&period; Just like in the office&comma; never hesitate to ask questions&comma; raise ideas&comma; and ask for feedback&period; Doing so will give you chances to work on a variety of tasks which will improve your skills professionally&period; This may also make you stand out to your supervisors which will lead to exciting and interesting opportunities&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>6&period; Put your best foot forward&period;<&sol;strong>&nbsp&semi;Remote internships offer you an opportunity to show your commitment&comma; dedication&comma; and passion for work&period; Never lose sight of your goal even if these are extraordinary times&period; Do your best to gain skills and knowledge&comma; and leave the best lasting impression&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Treat your remote internship like any other onsite internships&period; With technology&comma; determination&comma; and discipline&comma; these tips will surely help you maximize your learning experience just as it has been for us&period; This also lets you build connections and enhance relationships&comma; while creating an impact at your internship even if you are just at home&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">The key to securing a comprehensive remote internship is to see it as an opportunity to earn great experiences that will help you succeed in the real world&period; Get creative&comma; absorb the learnings&comma; stay focused&comma; and take the extra mile&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;

J Darell Sapin

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