“I learned what to expect in the work
environment, how to deal with people at work
- from the boss to the janitors. It’s
a good experience; the necessary kind of experience
as it helps you realize what you want and what
you don’t want later on in a permanent
job. You also learn a lot about your particular
interests and your compatibilities with certain
types of jobs.”
Dina Ashraf Said El Sehrawy, Journalism &
Mass Communication
Complete all
pre-internship arrangements in a timely and professional
manner (application, interview and offer selection processes).
Accept and complete
assignments and responsibilities.
Consider him/her a co-worker with the corporate staff.
Accept and abide by the company’s policies and procedures.
Plan thoroughly
and in advance for all assignments, and be prepared for
periodic intern/supervisor meetings.
Seek advice
and consult with the supervisor when confronted with problems
that s/he cannot satisfactorily solve alone.
Consult with
the university’s experiential learning coordinator
in case of any problem areas that are not resolved with
the supervisor.
Understand that
the internship is a learning experience and undertake
all required tasks as agreed upon in the internship offer.
Accept the responsibility
for (a) notifying the supervisor when absence from work
is necessary, (b) appropriate dress for all assignments,
and (c) personal behavior at work.
Be timely, punctual
and efficient in all dealings.
Project a professional
business behavior in all conduct with supervisor, co-workers
and corporate constituents.
Coordinate with
the relevant academic department - if the internship is
part of the academic curriculum.
Meet with the
supervisor for an exit interview at the end of the internship
duration.
Complete an
evaluation form providing feedback on his/her internship
experience.
Attend the Certificate
Distribution Ceremony held in the fall upon successful
completion of the internship.
The American University in Cairo
113 Kasr El Aini St., P.O. Box 2511, Cairo, 11511, Egypt | tel 20.2.794.2964 (Cairo) 1.212.730.8800 (New York) caps@aucegypt.edu
