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Discussion on: I spent 30 years coding full-time, then I switched to full-time management and leadership. Ask me anything.

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Lorenzo Pasqualis

The best thing you can do is to show what you can do and show passion for the work. Also, make sure to give a good impression with the engineers you work with. If they praise your work, things get much easier.
I always recommend having the discussion about potential future possibilities before accepting the internship. If it already started, just bring it up once you feel like you have gained the respect of the team.
In preparation for the discussion, make sure to have a good plan for what you want to do and why you'd like to stay with the company. Knowing what you want and being able to describe it is half of the battle.