The Journal

The purpose of the journal is to record and reflect on your experiences at work and how they tie to your previous course work and your future. The final journal must be typed and neatly bound.

Each intern is to maintain "a daily activity log" that will form the basis of your journal.

 I. Introduction. (write an intro as to the purpose and goals you wanted to achieve with this internship)

A. My first day assignment

B. My goals

C. My Job Assignment

D. Boss/Co-worker Assignment

E. Organization report assignment

 II. Intern Activity Log - This must be maintained daily and recorded as follows:

      Time           Activities/Tasks

Date

Time

Activities/Tasks

10/13

6.25 hrs

 1. received training on mortgage procedures

2. worked with bank teller to learn position's duties

3. Observed an angered customer complaint situation

III. CONCLUSIONS

Draw some general conclusions about your internship experience: Goals accomplished, skills acquired (task and people oriented), understanding of your department/ section’s work and issues they face. General understanding of your company and its industry and the challenges they face.

Did you accomplish the goals you wanted to achieve with this experience (see intro. above)? Explain.

Even though you may not work for this company or industry in the future, how has this internship assisted you in preparing for your future, in making the transition from school to work, etc.?

Do a Good Job; this will account for a major part of your evaluation in this course.

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Updated on 01/03/06