Meeting Etiquette: Good habits in meetings — joining on time, coming prepared, muting when not speaking, not interrupting and following up.
Example
In an online meeting, you keep your update short, note your action items and switch on your camera if that’s the team norm.
Why Meeting Etiquette matters for IT interns
Meetings are where many people see you. Small habits make a lasting impression.
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 Meeting Etiquette?
Good habits in meetings — joining on time, coming prepared, muting when not speaking, not interrupting and following up.
What is an example of Meeting Etiquette?
In an online meeting, you keep your update short, note your action items and switch on your camera if that’s the team norm.
Why does Meeting Etiquette matter for IT interns?
Meetings are where many people see you. Small habits make a lasting impression.
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About the author
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.