Maintaining Professional Etiquette

Professional etiquette is about presenting yourself with polish and professionalism that demonstrates you can be trusted and taken seriously. How you present yourself to others in the workplace matters. Setting a professional tone is crucial to building new relationships and ensuring you have a positive, successful experience in the workplace.

  • Remain respectful in your communication and interactions with your employer. Conduct yourself in a manner that is consistent with the USC SCampus Guidelines regarding the University Student Conduct Code. Communicate through your organization’s preferred technology platforms and respond to messages in a timely fashion.
  • Treat your internship like a three-month interview. Be open-minded and receptive to feedback, as it can help you grow and develop professionally.
  • Take initiative and ask for more work if you are not busy with alternative assignments. You might learn something new or identify a skill set that has yet to be discovered.
  • Keep personal matters to a minimum like phone calls and refrain from checking social media.