Hybrid Work: A mix of working some days in the office and some days remotely.
Example
Your team works from the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from home on other days.
Why Hybrid Work matters for IT interns
Use office days for discussions, pairing and getting to know people.
Where you will hear it
You will hear this term in everyday professional communication with your mentor, manager, and team. If someone uses it and you are not sure what they mean in your project, it is completely fine to ask; every team uses terms a little differently.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hybrid Work?
A mix of working some days in the office and some days remotely.
What is an example of Hybrid Work?
Your team works from the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from home on other days.
Why does Hybrid Work matter for IT interns?
Use office days for discussions, pairing and getting to know people.
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Dhaivat has 16+ years of experience in the IT industry, working on AI and cloud technologies, project delivery, and engineering leadership. He has interviewed and mentored many interns, wrote The Lost Intern, and runs the non-commercial Career Impact Initiative, mentoring students for free.