How do you keep your manager updated on your work?
Share short, regular updates on what is done, what is next and any blockers, raise problems early rather than at the deadline, and use whatever channel the team prefers, such as stand-ups, tickets or a quick message.
Explain it simply
Managers dislike surprises more than delays. A fresher who gives clear updates is easier to trust with bigger work.
A simple format works: done, next, blocked. Keep tickets or task boards current so your manager does not have to ask. When something goes wrong or a deadline is at risk, say it the same day. Do not flood your manager with every small step either; match their preferred frequency.
Example
Situation: During his internship, Siddhant's mentor was busy with a release and rarely had time to check on him.
Task: Keep his mentor informed without demanding time.
Action: He sent a three-line message each evening: what he finished, what he was doing next and any blocker. He updated the ticket status as he went. When he got stuck on database access, he flagged it in the same message with what he had tried.
Result: His mentor said it was the easiest internship she had supervised, and the blocker was solved the next morning.
What to say in the interview
"I give short regular updates: what's done, what's next and any blockers. I keep tickets current and flag problems early, in whatever channel the team prefers."
Common mistakes
- Only reporting when asked.
- Hiding blockers until the deadline.
- Sending long updates for every small step.