Acknowledgements of the internship report: writing and examples

Acknowledgements are an important part of any internship report, whether it’s for a vocational high school diploma, DUT, BTS, or a 3rd-year internship. They are an expression of gratitude towards the people who contributed to the success of your internship, whether through their support, advice, supervision, or collaboration. Acknowledgements also show that you are aware of the importance of professional relationships and that you can recognize and appreciate others' efforts.

But how do you write effective internship report acknowledgements? Here are a few tips.

Who to mention in the acknowledgements of an internship report?

Before you start writing your acknowledgements, take some time to think about the people who played an important role in your internship. Here is a list:

1. Your internship supervisor or mentor:
   Respecting the hierarchy, acknowledgements should be given to the person who guided you, entrusted you with responsibilities, and shared their expertise with you throughout your internship.

2. The collaborators at the host company:
   To avoid long lists in your acknowledgements, you can mention the department of the company where you worked or the people you collaborated with, showing appreciation for their support and cooperation.

3. Those who assisted you with your paperwork:
   This could include the educational team at your institution (school, university) who provided guidance during your application process. You may also have chosen a company in a specific sector with the support of a friend, mentor, or through your network (sending CVs or recommendation letters). Be sure to mention them.

4. The proofreaders, family, and friends:
   It’s important to thank the people who took the time to review your work or guide you. Don’t forget your family and friends who generally provide strong support in both personal and professional matters.

Source: Acknowledgements of Internship Report: Our Advice and Ready-to-Use Model, l'Étudiant, 08/04/2021.

Remember that the acknowledgements should be specific and detailed to show your gratitude toward each person and their contribution to your professional journey.

Examples of Acknowledgments in an Internship Report

Be specific and detailed in your acknowledgments about the contributions of each person. For example, you can thank your internship supervisor for their support in finding sources of information, your colleague for their availability and valuable assistance during the completion of complex tasks, or your supervisor for the professional development opportunities they offered you.

Here is an example to adapt to your internship report:

"I would first like to thank Mr. [Name], my internship supervisor, who holds the position of [job title] at [company name], and who welcomed me as an intern in his department. He taught me a great deal about the challenges of [type of challenges related to the position and your internship] and about his daily responsibilities.

During my internship, I had the chance to benefit from the advice of [Mr. XXX and Ms. XXX], who are respectively [job titles]. I would like to thank them for the time they dedicated to me and their invaluable help.

I also want to express my sincere thanks to the teaching and administrative teams at [your institution's name] who facilitated my steps and provided ongoing support throughout my internship.

Finally, a big thank you to my family who has always encouraged me in my professional choices, and to [name of the concerned person] who advised me on the writing of this internship report and kindly took the time to review it."

Source: Acknowledgments in Internship Reports: Tips and Example, Adobe, consulted on 03/23/2023.

Remember that the first thing you should say is thank you for your personality and sincerity. Be genuine and sincere. Avoid ready-made phrases or generic thanks, and show your gratitude in an authentic and personal way. Following these tips will help you write meaningful, accurate and authentic thank-yous that will help build your credibility and professionalism.

To go further: 

"Introduction of a report on the traineeship", article in Compilatio.
"Conclusion of a report on the training course," Compilatio.
"How to write a thank you for a memoir?" article Compilatio
"How to write a good introduction for a thesis or dissertation?" article Compilatio.
 "Infographics to make an oral presentation attractive", article Compilatio.
"An effective bibliography: yes but how?" article Compilatio.
"Paraphrase = plagiarism?" article in Compilatio.
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