SSP 009: Students Success Program

Pre-Internship Assessment

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

PRE-INTERNSHIP SELF-ASSESSMENT MODULE Materials: SAS

Teacher’s Guide References:
Lesson Title: Preparing for My Internship Journey https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/media/
Program: Student Success Program whitworth/documents/administration/c
Suggested Schedule: 1 session enter-for-career-amp-professional-
By the end of this module, students will be able to: development/internship-evaluation-
1. Reflect on my current readiness and knowledge about reflection-form.pdf
internships.
2. Identify personal and professional skills.
3. Identify my intended internship path (industry, role, https://web.augsburg.edu/strommen/we
location, etc.). bsitedocs/Sample_Internship_Evaluatio
4. Draft a personal internship preparation plan. n_by_Student.pdf

CONNECT (5 mins)
Kick off the session with this thought:
“Internships aren’t just requirements. They are test runs for your future career. Now is your chance to find out how
prepared you are and what direction you want to take. The more you know about yourself, the better your
internship will go.”

ACTIVITY: PRE-INTERNSHIP SELF-ASSESSMENT

Instructions:

You will learn the 7 skill area. Use the sample questions and prompts below to help students understand what
each skill means in the context of internship or workplace behavior. Emphasize that there are no right or wrong
answers — the goal is honest self-reflection.

Do: Activity 1. Internship Readiness Skills Assessment (20 minutes)

Instruction:
1. Read each statement.
2. Rate themselves from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).
3. Be honest and thoughtful.

Rate yourself honestly using a 1–5 scale and put it inside the box. Total your score at the end to get your
readiness level.

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 SSP 009: Students Success Program
Pre-Internship Assessment

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Skill Area Statement 1 2 3 4 5

Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly
Disagree Agree

Communication I can express myself clearly and

professionally

I actively listen and respond

appropriately during conversations.

I feel confident communicating in

group or formal settings.

Teamwork
I contribute ideas and support
others in a team.

I respect different roles and

opinions in group work.

I handle disagreements in a
professional and respectful way.

Responsibility
I follow instructions and complete
tasks on time.

I take ownership of my work and

accept accountability.

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 SSP 009: Students Success Program
Pre-Internship Assessment

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

I complete tasks even without close

supervision.

Time
Management I organize my tasks based on
priority and deadlines.

I stay focused and avoid

distractions during work or study.

I use tools (planner, to-do list,

calendar) to manage my schedule.

Adaptability
I remain calm and adjust when
plans change.

I can learn new tools or methods

without much difficulty.

I respond positively to feedback or

criticism.

Career
Awareness I understand what an intern is
expected to do in a workplace.

I have basic knowledge of the

industry I want to enter.

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 SSP 009: Students Success Program
Pre-Internship Assessment

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

I know what skills are important for

my chosen field.

Goal Setting
I have clear goals for what I want to
learn during my internship.

I can break down my goals into

specific action steps.

I regularly reflect on my progress

and adjust my goals.

Total Score: ___ / 105

Interpret your score

Score Range Readiness Level

95-105 Strong preparation across aras.

80-94 Just a few areas to improve.

65-79 Needs Support - focus on developing key skills.

Below 65 Foundation Growth Need - Guidance is

recommended

Activity 2: Where Am I Headed? (Knowledge & Direction) (10 minutes)

Instructions: Answer the following in paragraph or bullet form.
1.What field or industry do you want to have your internship in? Why?

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 SSP 009: Students Success Program
Pre-Internship Assessment

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

2. What are 3 tasks or responsibilities you expect from that internship?

Assisting with day-to-day tasks such as documentation, filing, or organizing materials.

3. What are
Supporting your personal
supervisors goals events,
or staff during duringmeetings,
the internship? (ex: improve soft skills, network, clarify career path)
or client interactions.
Learning and helping with specific tools or systems used in the company (e.g., scheduling software, communication apps, etc.)

To improve my soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and time management.

4.
ToWhat doprofessional
build my you already knowand
network about
learnthis
frominternship
experiencedfield or in
people role?
the field.
To gain clarity about my career path and what kind of job I want to pursue in the future.
I know that this internship will involve both learning and hands-on tasks. It requires being professional, responsible, and willing to learn. I also u

5. What are your concerns or fears about internship?

Activity 3: My Internship Preparation Plan (Goal Setting) (15 minutes)

Instructions:

In this activity, you will reflect on four key areas that are essential for your growth during your internship: Soft
Skills, Career Awareness, Technical Skills, and Professionalism.

Steps:

1. Look at each row under the "Area" column.

2. In the "My Goal" column, write one specific goal you want to achieve in that area during your internship.
3. In the "Action Steps" column, list what you will do to achieve that goal. Be specific and realistic.

Tips.
Keep your goals clear and achievable.
Think about what skills or habits you want to develop.
Action steps should describe what you will do regularly or intentionally to grow.

Fill the chart below.

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Pre-Internship Assessment

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Area My Goal Action Steps

Soft Skills

Career Awareness

Technical Skills

Professionalism

Coach: (10 minutes)

After completing Activity 2 and 3, your teacher will review your responses using a scoring rubric. This rubric
evaluates your work based on the clarity of your goals, relevance to your internship, and level of self-awareness.

Take note.

● The rubric will be discussed by the teacher to help you understand how your answers are assessed.
● This is not just for grading, but also to help you improve your planning and reflection skills.
● Be honest and thoughtful in your answers—this will help you gain the most from your internship
preparation.

Be ready to listen, ask questions, and use the feedback to improve your future responses!

Rubric: Activity 2 & 3 (for teacher scoring)

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Pre-Internship Assessment

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Criteria Excellent (4) Satisfactory (3) Needs Improvement Incomplete (1)

(2)

Clarity of Goals Goals are clearly Mostly clear with Goals are vague or No goals written
defined and specific some general unclear
statements

Relevance Goals and actions Mostly aligned Misalignment in No relevant or blank

align with desired areas
internship

Self-awareness Thoughtful Some self-reflection Limited self- Lacks reflection

reflection, realistic shown awareness
insight

Total Score: ___

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