![\"be](\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/shutterstock_226254091-300x200.jpg\")
If you want respect\u00a0at work, you\u2019ve got to talk the talk. This means avoiding making verbal faux pas and over using words that can make you sound\u00a0less professional.<\/p>\nBeing an intern isn’t easy (after 12 and half internships I should know!). You finally got the internship of your dreams, so everything should be rosy,\u00a0right?<\/p>\n
Maybe not! You’re at the bottom of the professional pecking order and, after all your hard work getting your internship, it can sometimes feel like you’re invisible. Seriously?! You did not sign up for this.<\/p>\n
It can be hard for interns to stand out, especially if you are interning at a big company, but there are a few hacks I’ve picked up along the way to\u00a0make sure you will be\u00a0taken seriously as an intern.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
If you want respect\u00a0at work, you\u2019ve got to talk the talk. This means avoiding making verbal faux pas and over using words that can make you sound\u00a0less professional.<\/p>\n
What kind of words am I talking about? The usual culprits! For example, are you a serial offender when it comes to using the word \u2018like\u2019 or \u2018am\u2019 (am, am, am, am)? Are you guilty of saying \u2018you know\u2019 or ‘awesome’ a little too often? These are exactly the type\u00a0of words I am talking about.<\/p>\n
So what\u2019s the problem? These are ‘filler’ words and they are completely useless words that\u00a0add nothing to the\u00a0conversation.<\/p>\n
Using words like these will make your co-workers think you are less intelligent.<\/p>\n
These words can also dilute the message you are trying to communicate. So next time you are having a conversation try to be more conscious of the words you use. If you find yourself using any of these, work on breaking this habit and banning\u00a0them from your workday vocabulary.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This one goes without saying. Whether you like it or not, people judge you based on how you dress. This will happen at your internship too. This is why it’s important to make sure you look the part and fit the company culture. If you are interning for a prestigious law firm, chances are the dress code will be formal business attire. If your internship is with a start-up, the dress code will probably be a lot more casual.<\/p>\n This is where doing your research pays off. If you know\u00a0the company dress code before you start, you\u2019ll be sure to fit in and be taken more seriously from the get go.<\/p>\n See more about dressing like a pro in our how to dress well on a budget<\/a> and how to dress for summer internships<\/a> posts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Don’t be afraid to speak up when you think you have something to contribute. But you should also know when you need to keep your opinions to yourself.<\/p>\n Although you are new and may not have as much experience as other people in the company, that doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t have anything of value to offer. Don\u2019t be afraid to contribute your ideas in meetings.\u00a0Just make sure you can rationally back up your opinion\u00a0before you open your mouth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You\u2019re an intern. The whole point of being an intern is to learn. You are not expected to know everything. If you don\u2019t know the answer something, own up and ask for help (see\u00a0why it\u2019s ok to ask for help at\u00a0your internship<\/a>). Believe me,\u00a0you will be taken a lot more seriously than if you pretend to know what you\u2019re doing and end up making a big mistake.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Just like with your conversations, the text you use at your internship also impacts how seriously people take you. This is not the time or place for text speak.<\/p>\n Whether you are contacting a fellow intern, a coworker or a client, you should always use proper English when you are acting on behalf of your company. These messages\u00a0reflect on both you\u00a0and the\u00a0company, so make sure you always keep it professional.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Is there a job that needs to be done that\u00a0you haven’t been asked to do? Do it! Don\u2019t be afraid to push yourself to step outside your comfort zone. Being proactive and taking on responsibilities that go beyond your job description is a sure fire way to make you stand out and get noticed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There you have it, 6 hacks that will make your co-workers take you more seriously during your internship. If you’re looking to turn your internship into a job<\/a>, it’s time to start putting these tips into action.<\/p>\n Read more on how to be the best intern ever<\/a>\u00a0and silly intern mistakes you should avoid<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Being an intern isn’t easy (after 12 and half internships I should know!). You finally got the internship of your dreams, so everything should be rosy,\u00a0right? Maybe not! You’re at the bottom of the professional pecking order and, after all your hard work getting your internship, it can sometimes feel like you’re invisible. Seriously?! You […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[17,38],"class_list":["post-3571","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-internship-advice","tag-career-tips","tag-young-professionals"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3571"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3571\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3571"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}2. Dress Like A Pro<\/h3>\n
![\"group](\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/shutterstock_124923536-300x200.jpg\")
3. Speak Up<\/h3>\n4. Don\u2019t know the answer? Admit it! Then go find it\u2026<\/h3>\n
![\"Interns](\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/shutterstock_237638863-300x200.jpg\")
5. It\u2019s Not The Time For Text Speak<\/h3>\n6. Just Do It<\/h3>\n
\n