During your internship, you may face challenges similar to those encountered in a new professional setting. These could relate to your tasks, the team, the host company, or other concerns.
Step 1: Review the relevant document below that best addresses your concern and follow the recommended steps.
Step 2: Follow up consistently! Challenges, questions, and concerns will continue to arise, and solutions may not come easily. Resolving them requires persistence and effort.
Step 3: Communicate effectively! Reach out to your Internship Success Advisors at any time during your internship by:
A. Scheduling a call with the Internship Success Advisors team here.
B. Sending an email and expecting a response within 48 business hours. If following up on a previously discussed issue, please use the same email chain to prevent miscommunication.
Struggling with your supervisor or host company?
I Have Not Heard Anything from My Supervisor/Host Company
My Supervisor is Contacting Me Outside Of Work Hours
My Supervisor Is Giving Me Too Much Work.pdf
Not Receiving Feedback from my Supervisor
Feeling Disrespected at my Host Company.pdf
Struggling with projects and workload?
How to Problem Solve in an Internship
Requesting a Clearer Schedule/Weekly Learning Plan
My projects don't match what is listed on my Placement Project Plan.pdf
My Internship Tasks Are Too Difficult .pdf
How to Ask Clarifying Questions.pdf
How to Succeed in a Tech-Based Role.pptx.pdf
Advocating for Growth in Your Internship.pdf
Team Projects and How to Collaborate in a Group.pptx.pdf
I Feel Doubtful of My Skills.pdf
I have personal concerns to address
How to Prioritize your Mental Health in a Virtual Workspace.pdf
I Need To Request Time Off For a Mental Health Day.pptx.pdf
I Need To Request Time Off for Emergency Leave
I am no longer happy with my host company