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imported_vr6

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Theres alot of stuff that they want me to do at my internship.. programming.

Am i suppose to be able to do most of the stuff they ask me to or am i suppose to be taught alot of it?

I consider myself to be an OK programmer, but the stuff they want me to do are tough!
 
you are there to learn and that is why its called an internship, not a job. ask people if you have questions. of course you keep learning during your job too.
 
what year are you outta school? That makes a difference.

Let me let you in on a little secret: no one expects interns to be able to do crap. But if you can end up being productive, they'll be impressed an think your the best thing ever. Typically students who are interning can learn and do things quicker and better than the stogy old full timers who are set in their ways. Just be honest, ask questions and learn, and that will impress them.
 
Originally posted by: Xiety
you are there to learn and that is why its called an internship, not a job. ask people if you have questions.
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That notwithstanding, learning is a constant process. Every day on the job I have to figure out how to do something new...
 
Originally posted by: tkotitan2
what year are you outta school? That makes a difference.

Let me let you in on a little secret: no one expects interns to be able to do crap. But if you can end up being productive, they'll be impressed an think your the best thing ever. Typically students who are interning can learn and do things quicker and better than the stogy old full timers who are set in their ways. Just be honest, ask questions and learn, and that will impress them.
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that's no secret 😉
 
Originally posted by: Jzero
Originally posted by: Xiety
you are there to learn and that is why its called an internship, not a job. ask people if you have questions.
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That notwithstanding, learning is a constant process. Every day on the job I have to figure out how to do something new...
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true, but you know what i mean...
 
I started interning at Northrop Grumman a few weeks ago. Before the I had only programmed in Java and C++(briefly). I was submerged into SQL and ASP/VB, and it wasn't too bad of a learning curve considering I already knew basic syntax. They should have books there to help you though.
 
What language are you using? They can't teach you everything in school, but you should be able to teach yourself just about anything given the right resources. MSDN help files are awesome.

My internship was the opposite of yours - I finished all of my work in the first 3 weeks.
 
Originally posted by: BigJ
I started interning at Northrop Grumman a few weeks ago. Before the I had only programmed in Java and C++(briefly). I was submerged into SQL and ASP/VB, and it wasn't too bad of a learning curve considering I already knew basic syntax. They should have books there to help you though.
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Odd. I'm on the mailing list so I get emails from them every time there is a new software engineering position and I have yet to see anything other than C++. Which sucks because all my actual work experience is in VB and VB.Net.
 
well first they had me doing ada, a laungage that i have never even seen.

then now they expect me to do this complete user interface thing with VB. MOst of my experience was workin with c/c++, and sql, pl/sql. I know alittle VB but not very fluent.

I am bringing in my textbooks in with me to work tomorrow so hopefully it'll help.

I just finished my junior year, will be a senior in the fall.
 
Originally posted by: Kwan1
Theres alot of stuff that they want me to do at my internship.. programming.

Am i suppose to be able to do most of the stuff they ask me to or am i suppose to be taught alot of it?

I consider myself to be an OK programmer, but the stuff they want me to do are tough!
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uumm....you're not going to know 50% of what your'e asked to do on your job. You figure it out and get it done. Hell, most of programming is available on the internet.
 
Originally posted by: Orsorum
Does this apply to non-programming jobs as well? Finance or accounting-type positions?
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If you had a problem with the math, I think that would be a problem. Other than that, I think the same thing goes.
 
Originally posted by: amdfanboy
Originally posted by: Orsorum
Does this apply to non-programming jobs as well? Finance or accounting-type positions?
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If you had a problem with the math, I think that would be a problem. Other than that, I think the same thing goes.
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lol The math for finance and accounting is usually quite simple, and within my grasp.
 
Educate thyself.

But honestly, a good internship is a learning experience...they are supposed to push you, teach you, and get a useful bit of work out of you in the process.
 
Ask questions.

Get as much info as you can about anything, and don't be afraid to get dirty. Go in and ask to do as many different things as possible.
 
Originally posted by: Xiety
Originally posted by: tkotitan2
what year are you outta school? That makes a difference.

Let me let you in on a little secret: no one expects interns to be able to do crap. But if you can end up being productive, they'll be impressed an think your the best thing ever. Typically students who are interning can learn and do things quicker and better than the stogy old full timers who are set in their ways. Just be honest, ask questions and learn, and that will impress them.
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that's no secret 😉
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we get the occasional intern in my DC (usually the relative of one of the "highers ups" who needs a summer job). I love them 🙂 they work 2-3 days a week, and we make them spend the whole time making ethernet cables and testing hardware 😀
 
Originally posted by: Kwan1
well first they had me doing ada, a laungage that i have never even seen.

then now they expect me to do this complete user interface thing with VB. MOst of my experience was workin with c/c++, and sql, pl/sql. I know alittle VB but not very fluent.

I am bringing in my textbooks in with me to work tomorrow so hopefully it'll help.

I just finished my junior year, will be a senior in the fall.
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VB is easy IMO. Way easier than C/C++. You'll figure it out. Remember to ask people. Also, network with people, it'll help you in the future.
 
Originally posted by: Kwan1
well first they had me doing ada, a laungage that i have never even seen.

then now they expect me to do this complete user interface thing with VB. MOst of my experience was workin with c/c++, and sql, pl/sql. I know alittle VB but not very fluent.

I am bringing in my textbooks in with me to work tomorrow so hopefully it'll help.

I just finished my junior year, will be a senior in the fall.
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ADA is not a particularly fun language. Who are you working for? Defense contractor?

Are you using VB6 or VB.NET? VB is a very easy language to learn, use the MSDN help and maybe find yourself a book.
 
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