Summary

In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Erika, Bethany, and Brittany Ellich interview Alec Breton, Cole Hartman, and Doris Wang, a mentor and two summer interns from GitHub, to discuss the importance of mentorship in tech internships. They explore what defines a successful internship, the structure of the internship program, and the dynamics of mentorship relationships. The conversation also delves into the significance of psychological safety in fostering a productive learning environment, the balance between using AI tools and personal learning, and offers advice for aspiring interns and mentors. The episode concludes with a fun segment where guests share their ideal mentors.

Takeaways

• A successful internship is about learning and contributing.

• Interns should feel comfortable asking questions.

• Psychological safety is crucial for growth.

• Being a good mentee is also important.

• Use AI as a tool, not a crutch.

• Be your authentic self in interviews.

• Building trust is essential in mentorship.

• Understanding the product is key before coding.

• Mentorship is about leading and learning together.

Links

• ⁠Connect with Alec Breton

• Connect with Cole Hartman

• Connect with Doris Wang

• ⁠Tech book club Repo⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠Overcommitted Discord⁠⁠⁠

Hosts

• ⁠⁠⁠Overcommitted.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠Bethany Janos⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠Brittany Ellich⁠⁠⁠

• Eggyhead