School of Liberal Arts, Mae Fah Luang University
Individual-related Problems and Solutions
1. Adaptation to workplace culture
Problem: I have workplace social anxiety during the internship practice.
Solution: Seek opportunities to socialize and to accompany with colleagues.
2. Discipline
2.1 Problem: I dressed inappropriately in workplaces and I was warned by my on-site supervisor.
Solution: Show acknowledgment of the cases and learn to follow workplace regulations.
2.2 Problem: I received a warning due to an absence from work.
Solution: Manage time for work, it is also important to inform the cases of events to the workplace in advance and as soon as possible.
3. Knowledge
3.1 Problem: I misunderstood the assigned work and that resulted in the delayed and ineffective work quality.
Solution: Inquire the relevant staff or a workplace supervisor in order to do an assigned task correctly.
3.2 Problem: I lacked terminology of Information Technology, Business, and Legal.
Solution: Take notes and inquire the relevant staff or a workplace supervisor to check the details of every assigned task.
4. Communication Skills
Problem: I have communication problems during the internship practice.
Solution: Collect all related information that will be used to contact people in the workplace.
Organization-related Problems and Solutions
1. Natural Disaster
Problem: I accidentally faced any major natural disasters that damaged the workplace and temporary residence for 1 to 4 weeks, such as flood, fire, storm, tsunami, earthquake, and eruption.
Solution: Requests returning to the university.
2. Accident
2.1 Problem: I have had accidents at the moment of internship practice or around the moment of internship practice.
Solution: Informs the workplace supervisor or co-op staff/ Pro-ex advisor, if there is no progress, trainee requests for returning to the university.
2.2 Problem: I have had damage in/of my belongings from crime or robber.
Solution: Informs the workplace supervisor. If there is no progress, trainee requests returning to the university.
3. Abuse
Problem: I was abused verbally, physically, and sexually in the workplace.
Solution: Informs the workplace supervisor or co-op staff/ Pro-ex advisor, if there is no progress, trainee requests for returning to the university.
4. Workplace
4.1 Problem: I was assigned tasks that are beyond the informed responsibility.
Solution: Continue working to the possible capability, and contact internship supervisors
4.2 Problems: The organization does not appoint the mentor for trainee clearly.
Solution: Informs the HR manager or co-op staff/ Pro-ex advisor, if there is no progress, trainee requests for returning to the university.
4.3 Problems: I have faced business closure or disease outbreak or I have not received the welfare as stated in the response form.
Solution: Informs the workplace supervisor or co-op staff/ Pro-ex advisor, if there is no progress, trainee requests for returning to the university.