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9 types of co-interns that you might encounter

What factors contribute to a rewarding internship experience? When you ask Radhika, who spent seven months working as an intern at a company in 2014, this question, she immediately responds, “My coworkers, sorry, friends! The odd personalities I met in my workplace and the fun we had are ultimately what I remember most vividly from my internship days. It’s true that I liked the job and had a very wonderful guide. ’

Strange characters? Yes, they are in every workplace. We attempt to categorise and name the interns in this article into many groups. Look it up!

  1. The joker: She is a well-known local figure. She excels at jokes, mimicry, puns, smart Facebook posts, and WhatsApp memes. This clan, which is known for being upbeat people, lives by the motto “be happy and make happy.”
  2. The overworked child enters first and departs last. She often complains about the overwhelming quantity of work and the topic of most of her chats is work.
  3. The go-to individual Can’t seem to find the errors in your programme? Need suggestions for promoting the introduction of a new product? Looking for a solution to your broken laptop? He is there for everyone!
  4. Who is the “invisible intern”? Yes, he works alongside you, but maybe you haven’t even noticed him, like the majority of others. These are the introverted people that avoid any social situations. They only have two locations where they are present: their house and workplace.
  5. The Diva, the “Apple of Everybody’s Eye” She may be the cause of your co-interns’ preference for working in the office over working remotely.
  6. The Sentimental: High levels of emotion! focuses on her fond memories at every opportunity and never fails to underline that this is the finest time she has ever had. Be kind and never ever make her drink.
  7. The foodie: What is he most fond of doing? finding new restaurants close to the workplace. He always has a party in mind and brings everyone along.
  8. The PPO chaser: She intends to remain here and will stop at nothing to get there. Warning: She sometimes exhibits behaviour that verges on sycophancy.
  1. The driver: She is a local resident with a reliable mode of transportation, ideally a vehicle. She automatically plays a key role in every scheme that is conceived.

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