How do you turn an internship to a permanent position?
Asked by christydisorient
I recently accepted an internship offer in which after three months, there is a possibilty that it will turn into a permanent position. I am guessing whether I get the full-time permanent position is contingent on my performance and whether there are any positions available after the three months. How do I improve my chances of turning the internship into a permanent job? How do I let my employers know that I want to work with them after the three months are over? Have any of you ever been in my situation? I've already had one internship after college graduation, and I am really hoping this is my last internship I have to do before I get a full-time permanent job.

Best Answer:
One good way to position yourself for the prized permanent position is to do the following: - Perform your current assignments as if you were a permanent employee already. - Follow the example of the company "winning team"...come in early, leave late, come in during weekend and get the job done in time, on budget - Excel in understanding your company customer, client base. Anticipate needs and provide suggestions, courses of action to your management team - Look for challenging assignments and volunteer to work them. This act shows initiative and desire to make your work place a better place. - Be a good team player...provide your assistance to other employees and help them succeed These are a few pointers I found in winning individuals. Hope they work for you.
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Answered by alrivera_1

It will be based on your performance, enthusiasm, creativity, and initative. Make them rember you
Answered by lobo

Be the best darn intern you can be. Show that you want and deserve to be permantly hired. There are no gurantees.
Answered by theblackenedphoenix

You've really answered your own question. Make your performance exceptional. Give them the impression that you are the best around and they cannot live without you. Good luck! I have a feeling you will be successful with this.
Answered by papricka w

Become pals with your supervisor by asking them questions and letting he or she know that you would like to continue your employment here after the internship.
Answered by gjjr2004

My daughter was hired after her internship. Part of it was being there at the right time when they needed someone, but most of it was her work ethic and performance. But it can't hurt to mention your desire to stay there, as I'm sure if they don't hire you that you will need to look for a different job. You need to know if you need to start looking. Ask for feedback--for suggestions on what you can do to improve your performance. Don't get involved in personal problems at the place of employment.
Answered by poppet

Do a great job as an intern - try to look for opportunities to do more than they expect. Then if they have an opening, you'll likely get an offer. When I was hiring college interns, I used it as a screening process to decide who to hire for permanent jobs. You get a good look at the person and their work, and the intern gets a good look at the company too, to decide if they want to work there. Talk to your supervisor, and express interest in a full-time position. And even if they say they don't hire interns, keep on doing your best and being professional. When my daughter was an intern, she was told by her supervisor that the company only hired interns/entry level people in their main office in NYC - but at the end of her internship, she was hired for the local office. Good luck. An internship can be a very effective way to job-hunt.
Answered by Judy