tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568837108728882616.post9078672075922881936..comments2023-08-13T03:54:35.676-04:00Comments on Ed's Intern Diaries : How Can You Be Eager Without Being Annoying?Ed's Intern Diarieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126250953406263523noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568837108728882616.post-38006502984945971432011-07-28T15:08:16.236-04:002011-07-28T15:08:16.236-04:00I had a 9 month internship with a magazine and hav...I had a 9 month internship with a magazine and have experienced something similar to what you've described here. What I found out was that Editors have a pretty heavy work load, which seems so simple to say, but it really is a lot, especially if the magazine is under a tight budget. What I found to be the best solution to the feeling that 'you're not sure where you stand', is to send a status update at the end of everyday. That way you've kept the lines of communication open and the editors will have a current knowledge of your productivity. Also, in the end, it's an experience for interns to find what makes a good fit. It's nice to find a place to work that challenges us and is also inspiring!Meigan Canfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973321872651950348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568837108728882616.post-13925000741222114532011-07-27T10:30:08.174-04:002011-07-27T10:30:08.174-04:00I had a very similar problem while interning at Za...I had a very similar problem while interning at Zagat Survey. It seemed like every time I asked my bosses for guidance or a new assignment I was just creating more work for them instead of helping the team accomplish things. I think you need to strike a balance between pestering and passivity, but it will probably never feel quite right.Andrew S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04002185005794269835noreply@blogger.com