Congratulations on successfully completing your placement year at Rapid7!

You should be incredibly proud of your contributions and the significant impact you've had during your time here. You've tackled challenging projects, embraced new learning opportunities, and become valued members of our team - we've genuinely loved having you with us.

As you prepare to depart Rapid7, this document will guide you. It contains tasks, guidance, and resources to help you offboard smoothly and reflect on your accomplishments.

Should any issues or questions arise, please don't hesitate to reach out to your manager or mentor. We're here to guide you through this process and are more than happy to help!

General Information and Offboarding Guidance

Before Your Last Day

Knowledge Transfer & Documentation:

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**Create Knowledge Transfer Documents:** Determine which projects you've been involved in that will continue after your departure. For each ongoing project, it may be useful to prepare handover documentation. This can include information like:

- **Project Overview:** A brief summary of the project goals and current status.
- **Open Issues & Next Steps:** Outline any unresolved issues, pending tasks, or recommendations for future work.
- **Key Decisions & Rationale:** Briefly explain the reasoning behind important design decisions you made.
- **Relevant Links & Resources:** Include links to design files (Figma, Sketch, etc.), research links (Dovetail), and any other relevant resources.

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**Offer a Verbal Walkthrough:** Schedule time with your manager or designated team members to walk them through your documentation and answer any questions.

Portfolio Preparation:

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**Obtain Necessary Permissions:** At Rapid7, there are rules around what can be talked about publicly, so be sure to check in with your manager and mentor about what projects you can or can’t include in a portfolio.

Feedback & Reflection:

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**Reflect on Your Experience:** Take some time to reflect on the projects you worked on, the skills you developed, and the contributions you made. Make sure to document these achievements, as this will be valuable for your portfolio and any future job applications!

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**Ask About References:** You’ll have worked closely with certain people during your internship, such as your manager or other more senior staff. When applying for jobs in the future you may want to list them as a reference - be sure to check with them before you leave!

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**Ask For LinkedIn Recommendations:** Having a few strong recommendations on your profile will allow recruiters and other professionals to really get a sense of your skills and what you bring to a team/company.

- *Tip: Ask for a recommendation at least a week before finishing your internship. This will ensure those you have asked have time to write it, and you’re able to thank them!*

Take Some Time to Connect & Chat:

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**Schedule InsightCoffees:** Take some time to connect with the people you’ve worked with throughout the year, and reflect on your experiences!

On Your Last Day

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**Final Check-in:** Have a final check-in with your manager and mentor to ensure all loose ends are tied up, reflect on your internship, and have a final chat!

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**Return Company Property:** Ensure all equipment is returned as per the company guidelines. If you’re unsure about what to do, ask your manager or mentor.