Microsoft Virtual Internship
Develop a SMART goal for your Virtual Internship Program
Criteria Description Questions to consider Your answer
Specific States in clear terms what What do I want to accomplish on this I want to work at Microsoft, so I want to complete this Virtual
outcome, result or program? Internship to gain a better understanding of Microsoft.
I want to know what Microsoft values in its employees.
behaviour is to be How will I accomplish it? I want to know what is required to get a role at Microsoft.
achieved. Why do I want to accomplish is? I want to be well-prepared for a future interview with Microsoft.
Who will need to be involved?
Measurable Includes a description of How will I measure this? I will set an end date for when I will complete this Virtual
the desired outcome How will I know when I’ve completed Internship
I will put 100% effort into each task I am required to complete. I
and/or measurable results. it? will review my progress each week to make sure I am on track.
How will I know if I’m on track to
complete this program?
Achievable A realistic expectation, Do I have the skills and knowledge I have most of the skills and will develop these as I work through
given time and resources. currently to complete this program? the program. I will seek help from others if I need it. I do have
enough time to do this but need to be strict with managing my
Is this the right time for me to time to keep on track and avoiding distractions. I think I will able
complete this program? to achieve this goal although some tasks may be more
Do I have enough time and resources challenging than others but should be achievable.
to complete this program?
Does this goal challenge me in the
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right way?
Relevant There is a clear link to the Is this worth my time and effort? This is directly related to my career goal to work for
goals of the department, How does this link to my career Microsoft.
division, the company and choice?
its values. Is this the right time to complete this
program for me?
Time Bound There is a time limit or When do I want to complete the
I need to complete this virtual internship within 1 week. I will
deadline by which the program by? allocate 20 minutes to each task but understand this may need to
objective must be How long do I want to allocate to be expanded for some. I will set weekly goals to achieve modules
achieved, and there may each module? and tasks and allocate time to review and learn from model
be a time frame to track How will I track my progress against answers.
phases of completion in an time per module?
action plan. What is my target end date?
Now write out your SMART Internship Goal in full (considering the answers to your questions from above):
In order to secure a role a role at Microsoft once I complete my degree, I will complete the virtual internship within 10 weeks (insert exact date), allocating two hours each week to complete
four tasks and ensuring I spend one hour reviewing the model answers and identifying what I could do better. This will help me build my understanding of Microsoft and what is required to
set me up for success in a future career with Microsoft.
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