5.2.2 Online communication and trainings during the mobility
During a blended and even more during a fully virtual mobility, you will need to care for communication between you and your colleagues and manager. The aim is to increase work efficiency from both sides to avoid misunderstandings and last but not least to keep up or boost motivation.
5.2.2.4. Legal aspects & behaviour
- Illness during Internship
In case of illness, the inter should inform the mentor and the sending organization as soon as possible. The mentors will provide the necessary support to the interns in case of need.
- Behaviour during internship:
- be polite & friendly
- be punctual & reliable
- show commitment and initiative
- show interest, e.g. by asking questions
- do not be a smart ass
- make contacts
- keep private matters private
- take things seriously
- wear appropriate work clothes
- barely go alone, e.g. lunch break with colleagues
- proper
communication, e.g. report illness immediately
- ! Lack of proper work attitude
o If the intern does not have an appropriate work attitude, the mentor should inform the sending organization.
o A meeting may also be requested by the mentor.
o The mentor will invite the student to a meeting at which areas for improvement will be identified.
- ! Early termination of the mobility
Depending on the specific circumstances, the intern may be warned or even barred from completing the internship, for instance due to:
o the use of offensive language.
o Wearing attire that is provocative or offensive
o Reporting for duties while
under the influence of alcohol, illegal,
prescribed or non-prescribed
controlled substances.
o Inappropriate behaviour
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