Treating your six week or twelve week, for culinary, externship like a six or twelve week job interview can land you a job! Below are some tips to help you:
· Show up looking and acting like a professional
· Be there on time everyday and ask what you can do
· Ask questions and be proactive in your learning experience, request feedback regularly
· Communicate professionally
· Maintain a positive attitude even in adversity
· At the end of your six or twelve weeks show gratitude to the office manager, supervisor, and/or chef, and staff for helping you by hand writing a note or sending a card
Personal qualitites you will be evaluated on in addition to your classroom and/or kitchen knowledge include: grooming, poise, integrity, punctuality, initiative, relations with coworkers and customers, reaction to direction and criticism, respect for ethical standards, and consideration for others.
Your externship is a great way to create a win-win opportunity for both you and the site, so remember to practice these important career tips in how you can land a job when treating your externship like a six or twelve week job interview.
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