An Intern Survival Kit
I'm pretty sure that this has been one of my busiest weeks here at Eisbrenner. Since this time last week, this office has been buzzing with even more activity than ususal (I swear I thought it couldn't get any busier!). Yesterday marked the end of a very important event in the automotive industry: SAE 2006 World Congress.
For those, not in the automotive loop, SAE World Congress is basically a huge forum for automotive executives and engineers where they can share thoughts, innovative ideas and technology knowledge. This year's main theme was "Driving Innovation through Partnerships" and believe me, from the sight of Cobo arena, innovation ran rampant throughout Cobo arena.
Tuesday was my first time driving down there and on my way , I got an idea to write about what things I've learned should be in my "intern survival kit". At the beginning of my internship, I made a comment in my first entry about not having to make coffee. Although I have not had to make coffee, or run and get lunch for anyone, I have run lots of errands in these few months. Big and small. This week has been a crash course in interns and errands. I give you:
The Intern Survival Kit
1. GAS
This is probably one of the most important aspects of errand running. Make sure you always have at least a half a tank, that way when things get busy and you have to run out, you won't worry about it. If you have never seen your tank on J, as in "just get me to the gas station", move on to two.
2. A working knowledge of the world around you
By world, I mean the streets around you. Mapquest, although helpful, is second to your instinct. For instance, when I had to be at World Congress at 9, and it was backed up on I-75, I knew I could take warren to Woodward and Woodward to Jefferson to get to Cobo. Although you may not frequently voyage to Detroit for your internship, its best to know the the city your internship is in. It will be helpful for running quick errands. Which brings me to my next point:
3. Know where you are going before you get there
This is just common sense. Have an idea of where you are headed, its just not a good idea to have to completely read directions while driving.
4. Be professional
Every time you go out, you are representing your organization. Besides being a face of your company, its just a good idea to make good impressions. You never know who you might need, or meet again. People respond much better to someone who is personable than someone who can't seem to check their attitude at the door.
On Monday: A review of my internship so far! Feel free to leave comments and ask questions about what I do at Eisbrenner. I'd be happy to answer!
For those, not in the automotive loop, SAE World Congress is basically a huge forum for automotive executives and engineers where they can share thoughts, innovative ideas and technology knowledge. This year's main theme was "Driving Innovation through Partnerships" and believe me, from the sight of Cobo arena, innovation ran rampant throughout Cobo arena.
Tuesday was my first time driving down there and on my way , I got an idea to write about what things I've learned should be in my "intern survival kit". At the beginning of my internship, I made a comment in my first entry about not having to make coffee. Although I have not had to make coffee, or run and get lunch for anyone, I have run lots of errands in these few months. Big and small. This week has been a crash course in interns and errands. I give you:
The Intern Survival Kit
1. GAS
This is probably one of the most important aspects of errand running. Make sure you always have at least a half a tank, that way when things get busy and you have to run out, you won't worry about it. If you have never seen your tank on J, as in "just get me to the gas station", move on to two.
2. A working knowledge of the world around you
By world, I mean the streets around you. Mapquest, although helpful, is second to your instinct. For instance, when I had to be at World Congress at 9, and it was backed up on I-75, I knew I could take warren to Woodward and Woodward to Jefferson to get to Cobo. Although you may not frequently voyage to Detroit for your internship, its best to know the the city your internship is in. It will be helpful for running quick errands. Which brings me to my next point:
3. Know where you are going before you get there
This is just common sense. Have an idea of where you are headed, its just not a good idea to have to completely read directions while driving.
4. Be professional
Every time you go out, you are representing your organization. Besides being a face of your company, its just a good idea to make good impressions. You never know who you might need, or meet again. People respond much better to someone who is personable than someone who can't seem to check their attitude at the door.
On Monday: A review of my internship so far! Feel free to leave comments and ask questions about what I do at Eisbrenner. I'd be happy to answer!
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