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Week 6: How to make the most of my internship or other work experience

Introduction

In Week 5, you looked at obtaining work experience by presenting yourself well in person – exploring the importance of a good first impression, networking and interview techniques.

This week, you’ll explore ways to increase the value of the experience once you’ve secured it, both for yourself and the employer.

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By the end of this week you will be able to:

  • set clear goals for yourself
  • build more effective relationships with your colleagues
  • understand the value of making time for self-reflection.

You’ll start by looking at the process of goal setting.