How To Write an Effective Internship Report (With Examples)

Updated June 9, 2023

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Finding an internship can feel daunting, but the goal of this video is to leave you feeling much
more confident in your internship search and interview.
The purpose of an internship is to develop professional skills in a hands-on environment.
Because internships are a learning opportunity, it is important to evaluate the skills you have
developed in your time with the company.
In this article, we define the essential parts of an internship report and give you a template and
example for writing your own.
What is an internship report?
An internship report is a summary of your internship experience that many employers require to
complete your time at their organization. The internship report is important because it informs
your educator of the lessons and skills you learned and the opportunities you had to apply those
skills.
Your Internship report includes relevant details about your intern experience, such as a
description of your position with the organization, the tasks you completed and the skills you
learned. Your director may use this report to improve internship opportunities or lessons for
incoming students.
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When is an internship report necessary?
Not all educational programs will require an internship report. However, if your organization
needs one, make sure to give yourself adequate time to prepare it. You may find it helpful to take
notes throughout your internship experience to remember any important details. Even if your
program does not require an internship report, it can still be useful as a personal resource to
evaluate this important learning experience.
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How to create an internship report
An internship report should cover key details of your internship experience. It should also
include an overview of the skills you developed. Keep in mind, however, that you should
certainly follow any instructions your internship employer gave you in regards to your report.
Those instructions might include required content, formatting, due dates and more.
Use the following steps to create your internship report:
1. Draft a title page
Include a title or cover page with your name, class, date and the name of the organization. This
separates your report from other interns who may also be submitting reports.
2. Create a table of contents
It can also be useful to include a table of contents with your internship report. This should be the
first page in your report since it allows readers to navigate to the parts of the report they are most
interested in reading.
3. Include background information on the company
Your report should include a relevant history of the organization. Include information like the
date it was founded, the business’s purpose or mission statement, the types of tasks the company
completes daily and any other relevant details. Context gives the reader a clearer understanding
of your experience.
4. Include your position and responsibilities in the internship
The body of your internship report will focus on your experiences with the organization. Before
detailing your experience and the lessons you learned, it can be useful to describe your position
and responsibilities as an intern with the company. Doing so will give your reader a more
complete overview of your internship and allow you to discuss your accomplishments in the role.
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5. Discuss what you learned and the skills you developed
In the main portion of your internship report, you will describe the specific things you learned
and the skills you cultivated. Relate these skills back to your educational experiences. Detail
specific experiences within the organization that contributed to your development.
6. Conclude with ongoing considerations
It can also be useful to consider the skills or experiences that you would still like to develop. For
example, if you wish you had been able to get more direct client experience, discuss that. If you
had hoped to be more involved in the technical aspect of the business, you could mention that as
well. This process gives you insight into things you want to continue working on in your next
position, while also recommending ways the organization can improve its internship program.
Keep in mind that multiple individuals could read your internship report, including your
internship supervisor and other company management. If the internship is part of your schooling,
your instructor, classmates and other school officials might also read your report. Maintain a
professional method of communication and carefully proofread your report before submitting it.
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Internship report template
There are many formats you can use when creating an internship report, but you should always
include relevant details about the organization and summarize what you have learned. You may
also choose to include areas of improvement.
You can use the following template when drafting your internship report:
Title page
[Name]
[Class]
[Internship dates]
[Internship organization]
Table of contents
Company information
Internship description
Overview of internship experience
Ongoing consideration
Company information
[Company Name] was founded in [year] with the intention of [details]. The company’s mission
statement is to [mission statement]. [Company Name] plays a vital role in the community with
[details]. I chose this organization because I find their mission to be important and relevant to my
career goals.
Internship description
My role at [Company Name] was to [details]. I worked directly with [team] in [internship
responsibilities].
Overview of internship experience
During my internship experience with [Company Name], I was able to develop my [skills]. I
particularly found [experiences] to be useful in improving my [skill]. Although I found
[experience] to be challenging, I found it to be valuable in developing my [skill].
Ongoing consideration
While I had many useful experiences at [Company Name], I feel that I still need to develop my
confidence levels with [task]. I would have enjoyed more time completing [task].
In conclusion, [details].
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Internship report sample
While there are many formats you might choose for your internship report, here is an example
with the above template:
Title page
Jessi Jones
School Counseling Internship
Jan. 8–Dec. 18, 2019
Rogers Middle School
Table of contents
Company information
Internship description
Overview of internship experience
Ongoing consideration
Company information
Rogers Middle School was founded in 1924 to educate the children of Dallas. The school’s
mission statement is to expand the educational knowledge of children while also fostering their
creative minds. Rogers Middle School plays a vital role in the community with after-school
programs and weekend tutoring events. I chose to complete my internship with this school
because I enjoy the work they do with inner-city children through outreach efforts and after-
school educational programs.
Internship description
My role at Rogers Middle School was to evaluate the counseling program and work with middle
schoolers. I worked directly with the school counselor in assessing learning difficulties, assisting
teachers with students’ behavioral problems and meeting with at-risk middle schoolers.
Overview of internship experience
During my internship experience with Rogers Middle School, I was able to develop my active
listening, planning and treatment plan skills. I particularly found direct interactions with these
middle school children to be useful in improving my counseling skills. Although I found group
sessions to be challenging, I believe they were valuable in developing my confidence as a school
counselor.
Ongoing consideration
While I had many useful experiences at Rogers Middle School, I feel that I still need to develop
my confidence levels with testing. I would have enjoyed more time facilitating and evaluating
psychological tests.
In conclusion, my experience with Rogers Middle School was crucial in my development as a
school counselor. I will take the lessons and skills I learned and apply them to my next position.
 
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