# Starting an internship: what to do before day one and in your first week

## Your first-week handoff

Fill the blanks that would prevent you from arriving, accessing work, completing the first task, or recording your hours.

### First-week essentials

| Item | Confirmed detail |
| --- | --- |
| Arrival or login | [date; time zone; address or link] |
| Contact if access fails | [verified person or support route] |
| Outstanding onboarding | [form or step; deadline] |
| Equipment and approved tools | [what is supplied; setup instructions] |
| First deliverable | [output; scope; draft deadline] |
| Reviewer and check-in | [person; date] |
| Time and payroll | [recording system; cutoff; first payday] |

## Your turn

Send the blocking questions to the appropriate contact. For the first assignment, confirm the output and review date before expanding the scope.

## Your answer

[Write your approach here.]

## For your own application

Bring the completed notes to your first manager check-in.

Return to the guide for the worked answer and source notes:
https://internshipdeadlines.com/guides/internship-onboarding-checklist