Introduction
Congratulations! You've successfully launched your tech career by landing and starting an internship. You did it by carefully sharpening your software-developer skills and by building other types of technical expertise.
You also impressed your interviewer and hiring manager with your proficiency in "human" skills. You're a good communicator, you work well with others, and you promise to be a valuable asset to the company. You're ready to start your first day at work. What do you do next?
Software engineer Eleanor Lewis describes her work as an intern.
Scenario: Make the most of your internship
You're the newest person in an organization that's full of talented developers and engineers. On your very first day, you're greeted by a bewildering array of new colleagues. You meet graphic designers, administrators, managers, software testers, and many developers. You're introduced to your team, and you feel ready to dig in and get to work.
It's an exciting moment in your life, to be sure.
But, beyond the excitement of the first day as an intern, how will you begin to grow your career and turn this opportunity into a full-time role?
What will you learn?
In this module, you'll learn some strategies for "growth-hacking" your career.
To introduce yourself to the concept of growth-hacking, see the Growth Hacking Foundations course.
After you've completed this module, you'll be able to:
- Grow your network to expand your opportunities and influence
- Build trust as a new employee, and increase the likelihood of getting a full-time offer
- Apply techniques to continue your professional growth
What is the main goal?
By the end of this session, you'll be able to apply strategies to maximize your chances of moving easily from intern to full-time employee.