Midpoint Check-In

When you’re aiming for a return offer as an intern, your final performance review can feel like a high-stakes moment. But it shouldn’t feel like a mystery. This lesson focuses on how to avoid surprises by being proactive about getting feedback and tracking your progress during the internship. Here are the core points from the lesson:

• Performance reviews shouldn’t be surprises—interns should proactively schedule a midpoint check-in (around week 5 or 6 of a 12-week internship) to gauge how things are going
• Use this check-in to ask honest questions about how you’re doing, what areas need improvement, and how you’re trending toward a return offer
• Treat it as a formal feedback session: retitle the meeting, extend its duration, and come prepared with your accomplishments and areas for growth
• Ask for clarity on how interns are typically evaluated and where you currently stand—phrasing questions with curiosity can unlock more candid feedback