My name is Sean and I just finished high school. I'll be off to the University of Mary Washington in the fall but until then I plan to make the most out of the next couple of months, starting with this cool little internship. That being said, don't get too attatched; I'll only be here until June 10th. Until then, read and enjoy. By the way I live and breathe movies; I reviewed them for my school paper and I own 100+ DVDs. This means I might be throwing some obscure references around here and there, so consider yourself warned.

It's often said that good things come in threes (see: the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the original Star Wars trilogy, etc.), so I would like to supplement this with the presentation of my third and final blog post. That's right it's June 10th, my last day here at ThinkTalk. Yes, I'm just as upset as you are, but I'm still staying positive as I say my goodbyes to the fine staff here. It's important to remain upbeat when you leave an internship (or any job, for that matter) and keep in mind that there are better things on the horizon. Say, wouldn't that be a great topic for my last post?

As young job seekers, you'll spend a lot of time building your resume, which means you'll be in and out of a lot of different internships, odd jobs, etc. This means you'll have to get used to packing up and leaving a workplace (wherein you might have formed solid relationships with your co-workers) without turning on the waterworks. Sure, you can be a little upset, you're only human, but just keep in mind that your behavior on the last day will be the last impression you'll ever make on the people you've worked with. Do you want to be remembered as a calm, collective individual with a professional attitude and a positive outlook on his or her future or a weepy, dramatic mess? If you have to think about the answer, you've got bigger issues to figure out.

Before you leave the workplace, get all of your affairs in order. I know that sounds sort of morbid, but I'm only talking about little things. Stuff like finishing any little projects you may have started at the beginning, clearing any business with security (depending on what the procedures are wherever you work) or any and all sorts of administrative junk. For example, tidying up your workplace couldn't hurt. Try and make it look exactly as it was on your first day. Also, if you've been working on a company computer, the same rule applies. You don't want to leave a cluttered desktop filled with all your old word documents, charts, etc.

Another thing to keep in mind is making sure to take care of whatever you need to with your boss or mentor. Don't be afraid to ask if you can use him or her as a reference. The worst they can do is say no, and if they do it's probably your fault anyway. Also, be sure to thank them for everything they've done for you and ask for some kind of contact information. The same goes for any and all of the people you've worked with during your time there. Friend them on Facebook, get their email addresses or even their phone numbers (if you're still into that sort of thing). You don't have to be a creep about it, but just remember that somewhere down the line one of these people might be able to put in a good word for you when you're trying to find a job.

Once you've done that, take the next step and stay in touch with these people. Again, it doesn't have to be weird; it could be as simple as telling them where you're sending your resume or asking if there have been any major changes since you left.

One more note: avoid the theatrics. Big last day speeches or office-wide pranks are great for movies and TV shows, but they're a bit much in real life (for example, threatening to start your own company with a stolen goldfish may have worked for Tom Cruise, but he's more of an example of how NOT to go through life). Just like any other workday, the keyword for your demeanor during the last day should be professional.

Keeping these things in mind should help you out with the last day blues. Just know that you'll probably have to do it again five or ten more times after you leave. The important thing to remember is that you'll most likely be off doing bigger and better things, so act accordingly. Say your heartfelt (but not overemotional) goodbyes, keep your head held high and, if you really want a cliche but worthwhile treat, play "Don't You" by Simple Minds on your iPod and walk away with your fist in the air.