What is internship Ready?

There are many different qualities a person must have to be internship ready. These qualities are the foundation of an expectational Year Up students attitude. Practicing what Year Up calls ''Core Values" is a sure way to prepare yourself for your internship in a professional sense. One major quality of someone who is internship ready is dependability. Making yourself a dependable worker is something that managers at internships look for in their employees. Another more important quality is a strong work ethic. Being hardworking is what sets a good employee apart from an exceptional one, it sets aside the diligent from the ones doing enough to get by. Last but not least a crucial characteristic of an internship ready individual is someone who is punctual. Being hard working and professional are important qualities,but they will be shadowed by poor attendance. Each characteristic I've mentioned is just as important as the other, but it takes a healthy balance of the 3 that creates a truly internship ready individual.

My Favorite Job

Looking back on my work history it is safe to say I’ve had my fair share of employment.  Each position I’ve held served as not only a way of obtaining finances, but, a lesson in life. Throughout my work career I learned and developed many different skills and abilities, some which I still use in my everyday life. One key skill that was created and harnessed throughout my working experience was the ability to interact productively with other people. Throughout all of my past jobs there were some I enjoyed more than others.  In my opinion the best job I ever had was a youth coordinator at United Playaz youth center. This job was my favorite for many reasons, the pay was acceptable, and however that wasn’t my main motivation for enjoying this job. Working closely with kids and making a positive influence in their lives, gave me a sense of fulfillment that no paycheck could ever give. Some of my responsibilities included picking up the kids from school, making sure they completed their homework, and providing them with entertaining activities until it was time for them to get picked up. Working with youth age’s 8- 18 created the necessity for extreme patience and dedication. My care for the young people I worked with kept me dedicated. Understanding how to behave in a professional setting and understanding that a grown man should be able to maintain his composure helped me succeed. These characteristics I learned as a youth coordinator are skills I feel will serve me well at my internship. One of the beneficial things I learned while working as a youth coordinator was a passion for ones work along with a sharp understanding helps you succeed.