Development Department Career Framework: Intern

Development Department Competencies: Intern

Interns at GitLab are expected to exhibit the following competencies:

Assumes goodwill, and is able to disagree and commit.
Capable of delivering work with clear requirements and guidance.
Constructively raises concerns.
Communicates in a clear, timely, and effective manner.
Able to clearly and effectively convey their thoughts and reasoning.
Demonstrates interest and proactivity in learning about the organization and processes

Exhibits proficient problem-solving skills.
Skilled at delivering small iterative deliverables supported by Senior Team Members
Seeks guidance when blocked and iterates to a solution.

Writes tests with every MR and works to uplift the quality of the code.
Proactively partners with mentor to solve technical challenges.
Asks for help when an Issue is taking longer to implement, works with the team to split the Issue into smaller Issues.
When working in an existing code area, leaves it in a better state than before.
Identify skills gaps and take the appropriate GitLab offered training
Consult GitLab Documentation to expand knowledge related to the GitLab Product

Gives positive feedback in public and negative feedback privately with care.
Executes tasks in team projects, demonstrating ownership of them from conception to completion.
Requires supervision to deliver projects in time, growing bias for action.
Requests expert help from others recognizing that diverse opinions/experience improve the quality of their solution
Incorporates Iteration in every aspect of your job (examples: development, issue creation, planning, process improvements)
Provides context and background on projects and issues so that those with no prior knowledge are able to contribute to the discussion.